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Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection Urges New York Consumers to Protect Themselves When Using Online Video Conferencing Apps

April 15, 2020 Contributor

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about personal data privacy settings for many online conferencing apps.

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Brindisi Announces Thank You Notes To Local Heroes Program

April 15, 2020 Contributor

Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) announced Thank You Notes to Local Heroes, encouraging families in New York’s 22nd Congressional District to show appreciation for essential workers with homemade cards, notes, and drawings.

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Gillibrand Urges HHS To Protect Older Adults, People With Disabilities From COVID-19 Treatment Discrimination

April 15, 2020 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, called on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services AdministratorSeema Verma, and HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Director Roger Severino to ensure the equitable distribution of health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tyler Thompson Placed On Speed 51’s Short Track Draft Prospects Ballot

April 15, 2020 Contributor

Tyler Thompson, the 18-year old Oswego Speedway International Classic Supermodified champion, has been included on the ballot for the annual Speed 51 Short Track Draft.

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Georgia G. Zimmerman

April 15, 2020 Contributor

Georgia G. Zimmerman, 78, of Hannibal, formerly of Independence, Missouri, passed away.

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Rice Creek Field Station Hosting Free National Arbor Day Webinar Conference April 24

April 15, 2020 Contributor

National Arbor Day, a day set aside to celebrate trees, is traditionally marked by tree giveaways and tree planting events. This year, the need for social distancing requires creative solutions — which the Canal Forest Restoration Project at SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station is providing via a free online webinar conference on Friday, April 24.

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Cayuga Students Make a Difference By Supporting Emergency, Essential Personnel

April 15, 2020 Contributor

Cayuga Community College students are helping lead a community-wide effort to produce hand-sewn personal protection equipment to support emergency and essential personnel responding to the coronavirus.

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Oswego County Farm Aims To Rebuild Following Devastating Fire

April 15, 2020 Contributor

Late at night on April 8, the Bowering Family Farm burned down, killing 60 cows, 10 pigs and countless poultry animals.

Luckily, no human beings were hurt in the fire, but the farmer did not have insurance on the barn, animals, supplies or equipment that were lost. The amount of community outreach has been extremely astonishing and appreciated.

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John A. Lamie Sr.

April 15, 2020 Contributor

John A. Lamie Sr., 83; of Fulton, New York, passed away peacefully at Seneca Hill Manor, Volney.

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Today's Health Tips

Stop Smoking by Dr. Andrew Rogall

April 15, 2020 Contributor

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