Year: 2023

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Statement On Confirmation Of Natasha Merle To Serve On U.S. District Court For The Eastern District Of New York

June 22, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand applauded the confirmation of Natasha Merle to serve as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Ms. Merle to President Biden in 2021 and she was nominated in 2022. 

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Fulton Daily News

Shineman Foundation Awards Fulton Block Builders Matching $125,000 Grant For 2023 Block Challenge Program.

June 22, 2023 Contributor
“We did it, Fulton! Once again, you came through to support the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) program,” FBB Director Linda Eagan said. “FBB has received the full $125,000 matching grant from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation presented at the FBB Kick Off Dinner on June 7 at River Vista.”

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News

Older Adults Among Those At Highest Risk For Heat-Related Illness

June 21, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) are urging older adults, their family members and caretakers to be prepared for high temperatures and excessive heat this summer. NYSOFA and NYSDOH also offer tips and resources for older adults and loved ones to stay safe.

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News

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary May 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

June 21, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week’s statewide press release, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.0% in April to 3.9% in May 2023.

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