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Governor Hochul Announces NY Green Bank Has Surpassed $2 Billion In Financial Commitments

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced NY Green Bank, a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the largest green bank in the country, has surpassed $2 billion in cumulative financial commitments in support of the State’s transition to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary. […]

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175 Years Of Freemasonry In Oswego

On June 17th, Lake City Lodge No. 127 F&AM will be celebrating 175 years of Freemasonry in Oswego New York. During this event the Lake City Lodge No 127 will be rededicated by the Grand Master of Masons for New York State, including most of the Grand Line Officers. […]

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Chancellor King Outlines Far-Reaching Vision in Inaugural State of the University Address, Announces Major Investments In Student Success

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today delivered his inaugural State of the University Address, announcing plans for SUNY’s first major investments in student success from the historic commitment to public higher education in this year’s state budget – informed by his recently completed 64-campus tour. […]

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New York Department Of State Reminds Businesses Of New Law To Protect Consumers From Potential Gift Card Scams

New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez today reminded businesses of a new law to protect consumers from potential gift card scams. Effective June 20, 2023, all businesses selling gift cards must display a notice at or near where any gift card or gift certificate is displayed or sold to caution consumers about gift card fraud. Requesting gift cards as payment has become increasingly popular with scammers as funds are nearly impossible to trace. According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022, nearly 65,000 consumers filed a complaint related to gift card scams, equating to a total loss of $228.3 million. More information is available here. […]