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

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

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

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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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces Start Of $2 Million Riverwalk Rehabilitation Project

Mayor Billy Barlow today announced the start of another construction project to repair, rehabilitate, and improve the northern section of the west linear riverwalk area behind the Oswego post office building. In 2019, the riverwalk was severally damaged due to significant, consistent flooding. The project includes the stabilization of the river’s edge, replacement of damaged retaining walls and sidewalks, as well as the rehabilitation of large stretches of railing along the riverwalk.

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