Month: August 2018

The 211 CNY website contains links to several topics and agencies in Central New York and is a valuable resource to community services in the five-county region.
Oswego Daily News

‘Who Do I Call for..?’ Dial 2-1-1 for the Answer!

August 20, 2018 Contributor
The Oswego County Legislature reminds residents about the 211 CNY Program which provides referrals to thousands of different agencies and organizations throughout Central and Northern New York. “The 211 CNY program is a valuable tool for residents who need assistance with human services or for those looking for information about the variety of resources available to them,” said Oswego County Legislature Chairman Shane Broadwell

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Among guests for Artswego's 2018-19 Performing Artists Series, Tibetan monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery will spend the week of April 8 to 12 in SUNY Oswego's Penfield Library composing a sand painting rich with color, geometric shapes and a multitude of ancient spiritual symbols.
Community

Artswego Season To Feature ‘Strong Diversity’ Of Performances

August 20, 2018 Contributor
Korean music that breaks barriers between traditional and contemporary. Women composers honored as part of the centennial celebration of women’s suffrage. The athletic and emotional stylings of a nimble dance company. A chorus of voices breaking down the myth of Muslim culture as monolithic. Ancient faith on display as a mandala sand painting takes shape.

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Fulton Daily News

Griffin Serves as Fulton BOE President, Welcomes New Members

August 20, 2018 Mikayla Kemp
After a tied vote in early July to determine the Fulton Board of Education president, the seven members of the board came to a decision at last week’s (August 14) regular meeting. Robbin Griffin was elected to the position of board president. Taking the oath of office, the meeting officially welcomed board members Fallon Cooper and Nicholas DeGelorm III who were newly elected to the board in May 2018 as well as re-elected board member Tim Crandell.

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

New York’s Credit Card Debt Higher than National Average

August 20, 2018 Contributor
Earlier this year, the state comptroller’s office issued a report about consumers’ credit card debt in New York state. The information, which is largely based on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s data, shows how people are managing their households within their local economies and serves as a basis for comparison when it comes to household finances.

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