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Businesses, Workers Have Opportunity To Weigh In On Proposed Changes To Tipped Wages

Assemblyman Will Barclay announced that the public will have a chance to weigh in on proposed changes affecting tipped workers. Late last year, the governor announced the possibility of ending a separate wage for tipped workers and would require workers such as wait staff to be paid the standard minimum wage.

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Fulton Daily News

Fulton Man Arrested On Additional Sex Abuse Charges

The charges stem from an ongoing investigation from an earlier arrest on June 9, 2017, for Rape 3rd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, and Criminal Sexual Act 3rd degree. He is alleged to have oral sex and sexual contact with a person less than 11 years old, while he lived in the city of Fulton.

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Oswego Daily News

Firefighter Cancer Foundation Donates ‘Washer’ To OFD

The machine is worth approximately $7,000 and will help remove potentially cancer causing substances that get into the firefighters’ gear. The Gauch (washing machine) extractor is more than just a ‘washing machine.’ It removes harmful toxins from the firefighters’ turnout gear. As part of the deal, OFD will use the machine to decontaminate Fulton Fire Department’s gear as well.

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Ritchie Announces Earth Day Poster Contest

In an effort to teach young people about the importance of protecting the planet, Senator Patty Ritchie is inviting local students to take part in the New York State Senate’s annual “Earth Day Poster Contest.” The theme of this year’s contest, which is open to children in grades kindergarten through 6th, is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”

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