Month: August 2023

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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator John W. Mannion Continues Record Funding For Workforce Training With Additional $1,750,000 For MACNY To Help Meet Demand For High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs In CNY And Across The State

August 2, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion (D-Geddes) today announced continued record funding for the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) with an additional $1,750,000 for workforce training in high-demand and high-skill manufacturing jobs in Central New York and across the state. 

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Price Chopper/Market 32 Launches Campaign To Raise Disaster Relief Funds For American Red Cross

August 1, 2023 Contributor
Throughout the month of August, Price Chopper/Market 32 are teaming up with the American Red Cross to raise funds in support of the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts. Until August 31, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at the register to benefit disaster relief. All monies raised will be donated to the Red Cross and Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all donations, up to $10,000.

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The Governor

Governor Hochul Announces Significant Federal Assistance To Reduce Clean-Energy Costs For New Yorkers

August 1, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, millions of New Yorkers will see a reduction in utility bills. The IRA funding will help support New York’s nuclear power plants to deliver zero emissions electricity for New Yorkers. The federal nuclear production tax credit, passed by Congress and signed by President Biden as part of the IRA, will provide significant financial support to the four operating nuclear reactors in New York and thereby reduce future payments by New York electric ratepayers to these facilities. 

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CONSUMER ALERT: As Students Head to Campus, the New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Offers Tips To Avoid Roommate, Rental & Moving Scams

August 1, 2023 Contributor
For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help avoid roommate, rental and moving scams. In the coming weeks, many students will be heading to college, vocational or graduate school programs. Incoming students have many decisions to make at the start of the academic year, and dealing with new situations can make students vulnerable to potential scams.

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