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More Than 1,100 SUNY Oneonta Students Named To Spring 2023 Dean’s List

July 6, 2023 Contributor

More than 1,100 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

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SUNY Oswego Faculty Member’s Presentation Earns Top Award At International Conference

July 6, 2023 Contributor

Mamta Saxena, an associate professor of human development at SUNY Oswego, earned the Best Overall Presenter award for her virtual presentation of “Juggling Chaos: Gender Issues in Navigating Demands, Family Routines and Stress During the Pandemic” at the ninth World Conference on Women’s Studies.

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Keep Burglars At Bay When You’re Away

July 6, 2023 Contributor

2023 summer travel is setting new records. Take, for example, AAA’s projection of 50.7 million Independence Day travelers or TSA’s record passenger counts that were recently reported at U.S. airports. For vacations near or far, AAA is sharing tips with travelers to keep homes safe while they’re away.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Announces Strengthened Labor Law Prohibiting Mandatory Overtime For Nurses Is In Effect

July 6, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced that an update to the Labor Law restricting mandatory overtime for nurses is now in effect. Under the law, health care employers are prohibited from requiring nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours except under limited circumstances, including a health care disaster, a declaration of emergency, or when required for safe patient care such as during an unforeseen emergency or an ongoing medical or surgical procedure.

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Summertime Energy Efficiency Tips To Help You Beat The Heat And Stay Safe This Summer

July 6, 2023 Contributor

As temperatures rise, staying cool means being comfortable and healthy. National Grid is offering summertime energy efficiency tips and payment options to help our customers stay safe and save money on their bills.

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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Help Small Farms Access Federal Resources

July 6, 2023 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 9 of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act, legislation that would help small farms access federal conservation programs delivered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP helps farmers improve soil health, water quality, and air quality; protect against drought and weather volatility; and conserve ground and surface water.

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Emerson College Student Alixander Pauldine Earns Dean’s List Honors For Spring 2023 Semester

July 6, 2023 Contributor

Alixander Pauldine of Oswego, NY 13126 is majoring in Marketing Communication and is a member of Emerson College’s Class of 2027.

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KeyBank Launches Neighbors First Credit To Help Make Dream Of Home Ownership A Reality

July 6, 2023 Contributor

Today, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced the launch of its third Special Purpose Credit Program1 – KeyBank Neighbors First CreditSM – which can help make the dream of home ownership a reality by providing up to $5,000 to homebuyers for the purchase of eligible properties.

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OCSD Board Of Education Swear In New President, Board Members

July 6, 2023 Mike Johnson

The Oswego City School District Board of Education held its annual Organizational and Regular Meeting on the evening of July 5 , 2023.

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Le Moyne College Graduates Named To The Spring 2023 Dean’s List

July 6, 2023 Contributor

Several local students have graduated from Le Moyne College and have been named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.

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