Foster Funeral Home
Alfred “Sonny” Allen
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alfred “Sonny” Allen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who departed this world at the age of 88 on July 18, 2023.
Month: July 2023
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $27 Million In Federal Funding For New York Airports
Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $27,348,437 in federal funding for 13 airports across New York State. This federal funding was administered through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will be used to revitalize airports and enhance airfield safety at airports in Western New York, the Southern Tier, the North Country, the Hudson Valley, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, and the Capital Region.
News
NYS Private Sector Employment Up 15,000 Jobs In June 2023
According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 15,000, or 0.2%, to 8,260,000 in June 2023. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.1% in June 2023.
The Governor
Governor Hochul Announces Completion Of Largest Rooftop Solar Project In New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the largest rooftop solar project in New York State. Located in Orange County atop a distribution center owned by Medline Industries, the nation’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical products, the 7.2-megawatt community solar project is helping to reduce energy costs for both the company and residents in the Mid-Hudson region. Today’s announcement supports New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to install six gigawatts of distributed solar by 2025 and accelerates progress toward ten gigawatts by 2030.
The Governor
Governor Hochul Announces $29 Million For Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure And Rebates
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $29 million for electric vehicle Level 2 charging infrastructure under Charge Ready NY 2.0 and consumer rebates through the Drive Clean Rebate Program. The incentive and rebate programs mean more New Yorkers can drive electric as New York State reached a milestone of 150,000 EVs on the road in June 2023.
Pet Health
Rocky Road: Pet of the Week
Rocky is just the right scoop of kitten to curl up with at the end of the day. At about 3 months old, Rocky would be a great addition to any family with kids, other cats and dogs.
News
Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Tour Honors Our Nation’s Veterans In Local Communities
In 2018, Wreaths Across America (WAA) rolled out its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE). This museum on wheels was designed to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach in local communities across the country. Since that time the program and reach has travelled so much further than WAA could have anticipated – in 2023 alone, the MEE has visited nine states, joined 83 community events, had 8,495 visitors on board, welcomed home 1,575 Vietnam veterans, and officially thanked 113 military families for their sacrifices. The MEE has seen almost 100k visitors in total since it first hit the road in 2018!
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Dec Updates Great Lakes Action Agenda To Guide Restoration, Protection, And Revitalization Of New York’s Great Lakes Region
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released an updated New York’s Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) 2023, a strategic, ecosystem-based action plan to guide restoration and conservation and foster sustainable, resilient communities in New York’s Great Lakes region.
Foster Funeral Home
Robert A. Aaserud
Robert A. “Bob” Aaserud, 78, of Fulton, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Born in Sandy Creek, NY, he was a son to the late Carl and Margaret Aaserud and graduated from Sandy Creek Schools.
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Operation Oswego County Presents Award To St. Luke Health Services
At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its 2023 Jobs Award to St. Luke Health Services in recognition and appreciation of the significant contribution and economic impact of St. Luke Health Services on the Oswego County economy by providing diverse health care and lifestyle offerings to their resident community.