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DEC Automates Day Use Sales For Lake George Islands
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the transition to automated, online sales for all day use permits at the Lake George Islands.
Month: January 2023
Community
Special Olympics New York State Winter Games Returns To Syracuse Feb. 24 & 25
Nearly 500 Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches from throughout the state will be in Syracuse February 24 & 25 for the 2023 State Winter Games. Area venues will host competition in 6 sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowboarding and Snowshoe.
Pet Health
Poseidon: Pet of the Week
He’s the king of all that is fresh or salty… Poseidon rules the seas and underwater is his kingdom. Really, this cat loves water – pools, tubs, waterfalls, shower-heads, faucet drips, and fountains too. If there’s water, he will be in it!
Sugar and Sugar Scanlon Funeral Homes
Natalie S. Carroll
Natalie S. Carroll, 93; of Fulton died peacefully with her family at her side Wednesday January 25, 2023 at St. Luke’s Health Services, Oswego, NY. Mrs. Carroll was born in Flushing, Queens, NY on December 25, 1929 to the late Saverio and Grace (Cavallaro) Spada, immigrants from Italy.
Nelson Funeral Home
Richard R. Somers
Richard “Dick” R. Somers, 89, of Oswego passed on January 24, 2023. Born August 20, 1933, in the Town of Oswego to the late Edward and Mary (Barker) Somers, he was one of seventeen children.
Community
Brittany Ann Witt of Lacona, Earns Degree From University Of Maryland Global Campus
Brittany Ann Witt, of Lacona, earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Social Science from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2022.
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Nine Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification
NYS Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the following nine businesses were recently certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (DSDVBD):
Community
VITA Free Tax-Preparation Program Set For Spring 2023
SUNY Oswego’s IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will return to provide free tax assistance for the community in Oswego and Fulton locations this spring.
Community
SUNY Cortland Announces Fall 2022 President’s List
A total of 720 SUNY Cortland students earned President’s List honors for the Fall 2022 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.
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AAA Western And Central New York To Debut New Vehicle Battery
A new vehicle battery is being introduced that promises greater life and reduced emissions and AAA Western and Central New York will be the first to offer it to the public.