Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Coming Together To Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers Is What We Are Elected To Do
Following is a Legislative Column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay:
Month: June 2023
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HUD Makes $25 Million In Funding Available To Public Housing Authorities To Help Families Get Access To Better Housing, Schools
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $25 million to public housing authorities (PHAs) for HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Mobility Services. Through this program, PHAs will help an estimated 6,000 voucher families with children get a better opportunity to live in low-poverty neighborhoods with high-performing schools and other strong community resources.
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NYS Surplus Vehicle & Equipment Auctions To Be Held In Binghamton, Canandaigua, And Newark
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced auctions of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property have been scheduled in Binghamton on Tuesday, June 6, Canandaigua on Wednesday, June 7, and Newark on Thursday, June 8.
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DEC Announces June 15 Virtual Public Meeting To Discuss Integrated Watershed Action Plan For Sterling And Wolcott Creeks
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a virtual public meeting to discuss the Sterling and Wolcott creeks Integrated Watershed Action Plans (IWAPs). In support of New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA), DEC worked with local partners and stakeholders to develop the plan. The IWAP process promotes collaboration among diverse stakeholders and empowers stakeholders and communities to develop a shared understanding of the ecosystem structure, function, and processes, and identifies actions, including management strategies and projects, that support ecosystem goals to benefit people, the environment, and local economies.
Community
Cayuga Community College Announces Student Accolades For Spring 2023 Semester
Cayuga Community College has announced student accolades for the Spring 2023 semester. Below are students from Oswego County who were named to the President’s List, Provost’s List and Dean’s List.
Community
Missy West Visits Sandy Creek Central School
Sandy Creek students were recently treated to a day of uplifting and encouraging presentations when public speaker and life coach Missy West visited the school.
Community
Top 100 OHS Students Celebrated For Achievements
A commitment to academics paid dividends for the top 100 Oswego High School students who were celebrated for their accomplishments during a recent recognition night.
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NYSERDA Announces $15 Million For Fifth Round Of Commercial And Industrial Carbon Challenge
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced the fifth round of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge, making $15 million available as part of Round XIII of Governor Kathy Hochul’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative announced on May 15. The C&I Carbon Challenge will help reduce carbon emissions at commercial and industrial businesses and institutions, combat climate change, and drive economic growth across the state. Today’s announcement supports New York’s nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050.
Community
CMOO STEM Trailer Visits FPS Second Graders
Fitzhugh Park Elementary second graders were recently engaged in hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities when the Children’s Museum of Oswego’s (CMOO) STEM trailer came to FPS.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten’s New York Minute!
Following is a weekly newsletter from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: