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In Hamilton, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Invest $50 Billion In Rural Economic Development

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with local leaders at The Hub in Hamilton to announce her Rebuild Rural America Act, legislation that would invest $50 billion in rural economic development, infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and small businesses. The bill would address the challenges specific to rural America and make it easier for rural communities to access federal funding and other resources.

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Paddlefest 2023 To Fill The Oswego River With Kayaks & Canoes, Sponsored By Oswego Health

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Kayaks and canoes will fill the Oswego River from Fulton to Oswego as Paddlefest, powered by Oswego Health, returns for 2023. The day-long opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the historic canal takes place Saturday, July 15. Registration is $35 per adult and $10 for children ages 4 to 11, who must ride with a registered adult. The event will take place rain or shine. Paddlefest supports the work of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego.

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Gillibrand, Lankford Lead 24 Senate Colleagues In Effort To Deter Iranian Nuclear Program; Senators Call On Admin To Prepare Snapback Mechanism

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and James Lankford (R-OK) announced a bipartisan push with 24 of their Senate colleagues to deter Iran from advancing its nuclear weapon capability. In February, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported the discovery of nearly weapons-grade uranium particles. This report comes as Iran has made significant progress in its nuclear program, including the capacity to make enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear bomb in as little as 12 days.

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Successful SUNY Oswego Internship Includes Creating Richardson-Bates House Museum Exhibition

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Nerissa Conklin, a May 2023 SUNY Oswego anthropology graduate, created an exhibit currently on display at the Richardson-Bates House Museum about the university’s archaeological field school during summer 2022.

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Cayuga Community College Board Trustees To Host Monthly Meeting June 22

June 20, 2023 Contributor

The regular monthly meeting of the Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees will take place Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 8 a.m. in the Business Industry Center on the Auburn Campus.

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ICYMI: New Law To Protect Consumers From Potential Gift Card Scams Goes Into Effect Today, June 20

June 20, 2023 Contributor

New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez reminded businesses that a new law to protect consumers from potential gift card scams goes into effect today, June 20th. All businesses selling gift cards are now required to display a notice at or near where any gift card or gift certificate is displayed or sold to caution consumers about gift card fraud.

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Abigail Reith Graduates With Honors From Elmira College

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Abigail Reith of Oswego, NY, was among the 2023 Elmira College graduates recognized with multiple honors and prizes, including summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors, and induction into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest national honors organization.

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Abigail Reith Graduates From Elmira College

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Abigail Reith, of Oswego, NY, was among the graduates celebrated at the 165th Elmira College Commencement on Sunday, June 4. The exercises included 172 undergraduate and 30 graduate students.

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AAA Group Trips For Buffalo Bills Away Games

June 20, 2023 Contributor

AAA Western and Central New York is offering two more Group Tours for Buffalo Bills fans to see their favorite team on the road this coming season. The first trip will be for the Bills’ season-opening game at the New York Jets from September 10-12. The second trip will be for the Bills’ game at the Washington Commanders from September 23-25.

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Thousand Island Spirits Top River Hawks In Box Lacrosse Action

June 20, 2023 Contributor

Just a week after a 15-14 non-league win for the Oswego River Hawks, the Thousand Island Spirits returned to the Port City and earned a 28-17 win in a high-scoring affair. The loss drops the Oswego squad to 3-1 overall and 0-1 in divisional play, while the Spirits improve to 2-2 and 1-0 in the division.

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