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Department Of The Interior Announces $13 Million To Support And Expand Local Outdoor Recreation In New York

The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of $13,292,350?to the state of New York today as part of the $295,582,830 granted this year from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Recent changes to the LWCF Manual guides states to work more closely with Tribes and clarify eligibility to ensure all federally recognized Tribes can take part in and support future public outdoor recreation and conservation projects. The funds from this year’s distribution will be available until fiscal year 2025.? […]

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National Tire Safety Week

National Tire Safety Week runs from June 26 – July 3, 2023. This initiative is intended to educate consumers and motorists about tire care, safety, and maintenance, especially as the summer travel season heats up heading into the Fourth of July holiday. AAA Western and Central New York is sharing information from the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) in an effort to raise awareness. […]

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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary May 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week’s statewide press release, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.0% in April to 3.9% in May 2023. […]

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New York State Joins Operation Dry Water To Stop Boating Under The Influence

New York State Parks Marine Services Bureau is proud to coordinate New York’s annual participation in the national Operation Dry Water campaign. This campaign involves law enforcement agencies statewide to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs and removing impaired boaters from the waterways. This year, Operation Dry Water’s national weekend of amplified outreach and coordinated enforcement is July 1-3, 2023. […]

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Senator Mannion Announces Passage Of Legislation To Study And Identify Solutions To Eliminate Low Bridge Strikes On The Onondaga Lake Parkway And Low Bridges Across New York State

Senator John W. Mannion (SD-50) today announced passage of his bill to study and identify solutions to the ongoing problem of low bridge strikes on the Onondaga Lake Parkway and low bridges across New York State. The legislation has also passed the Assembly and now goes to the governor to be signed into law.   
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