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Community

Hoffman Signs Anti-Tax Pledge; Challenges Scozzafava and Owens to do the same

Doug Hoffman, the conservative Republican candidate for Congress (NY-23) today called on his opponents in the race to join him in signing the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Tax Protection Pledge. The pledge, a mere 40 words, affirms that those who sign it will work to oppose higher taxes on the American public.

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Community

Paul Taylor to Perform at CAC Fundraiser

Paul TaylorVeteran Central New York musician, Paul Taylor, will provide the musical entertainment following the 6th annual Child Advocacy Center’s ‘Blue Ribbon Ride’ Against Child Abuse. Scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd, the event is part of the CAC’s Blue Ribbon Campaign that focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Study Reveals Importance of Quest to Keep and Find Doctors

A report published recently indicates that the growth in demand for physicians will outpace the growth in supply. “New York Physician Supply and Demand Through 2030” published by the New York Center for Health Workforce Studies forecasts a gap of between 2,500 and 17,000 physicians by 2030. Experts estimate the gap will widen if New York-trained physicians leave the state at a higher rate in upcoming years.

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Aubertine

Fresh Produce Available Direct from Farmers

<p>State Senator Darrel Aubertine</p>This time of year in Central and Northern New York, finding fresh quality produce is as easy as jumping in a car and hitting a country highway, or walking down the street to the local farmer’s market. At these markets and road side stands in Oswego, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties, you can buy fruits, vegetables, local honey and other products directly from the farmer.

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A View of History

A View of History: Erie St. School, 1955

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Unstoppable local archivist Tom Tryniski brings us a look at the not-too-distant past.  It’s a class photo from Erie St. School, circa 1955.

Read the story to see what Tom’s added to the photo – a handwritten list of names that will probably contain the names of people or families you know.

As always, visit Tom’s website and satisfy your need for local history.

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