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New York Air Guard Lt. Col. Keith Walker, a Camillus Resident, Takes Command Of The 174th Attack Wing’s 174th Operations Group

June 8, 2023 Contributor

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Keith Walker, a Camillus resident, took command of the 174th Attack Wing’s 174th Operations Group during a change of command ceremony held on June 3, at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse.

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As Wildfire Smoke Hits New York, Gillibrand Calls On U.S. Forest Service To Stand Ready To Aid Canadian Fire Fighting Efforts

June 8, 2023 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore calling on the U.S. Forest Service to stand ready to support any request from Canada for American support in suppressing the spread of wildfires in Quebec. The wildfires are causing smoke that is blanketing New York State—much of New York State is under an air quality alert and on Tuesday, June 6, New York City briefly ranked as having the worst air quality of any city in the world.

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AAA Offers Advice On Washing Wildfire Ash Off Your Car

June 8, 2023 Contributor

As wildfires continue to burn to our north, filling area skies with smoke and harmful soot, AAA is offering advice on preventing vehicle damage.

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Corinne Ann Meade

June 8, 2023 Contributor

Corinne Ann “Connie” Meade, 80, of Hannibal, NY, passed away at Oswego Hospital on Sunday June 4, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Born in Syracuse, NY to her late parents, Violet L. and James Raymond Carpenter on March 24, 1943.

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Oswego Police Department Arrest Summary Report 6/6 through 6/7/2023

June 8, 2023 Contributor

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Annual Golf Tournament Raises $143,000 To Support Local Healthcare In CNY

June 8, 2023 Contributor

The 36th Annual Oswego Health Golf Tournament presented by The Hayner Hoyt Corporation held on June 5th, raised over $143,000 to enhance local healthcare through support of local businesses, community members, and Oswego Health employees.

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Erie Canal Learning Hub Launched

June 8, 2023 Contributor

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of a new educational initiative, the Erie Canal Learning Hub. The Hub provides free curriculum resources, field trips, virtual 3D tours, and other online tools for teachers and students who are learning about the Erie Canal.

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DEC Announces Suite Of Actions To Protect Public Safety And Promote Sustainable Use Of State Lands

June 8, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced new and continued efforts planned for the 2023 outdoor recreation season to protect public safety and promote sustainable recreation in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. DEC’s actions are designed specifically to improve Adirondack and Catskill visitor safety and build on ongoing wilderness protection support strategies to improve safety, sustainability, and equitable access of those enjoying the outdoors during the upcoming warm weather months.

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Plumbers & Pipefitters Recruit Apprentices

June 8, 2023 Contributor

The Plumber-Pipefitters JAC Lo. #112 (Northern Zone), will conduct a recruitment from July 5, 2023 through April 3, 2024 for four Plumber and Steamfitter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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June 9 Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For Long Island, New York City Metro, And Western New York

June 8, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Long Island, New York City Metro, and Western New York regions for Friday, June 9, 2023.

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