Year: 2023

News

Popular Free Program Returns to Help More New Yorkers Share The Outdoors Through Camping

June 16, 2023 Contributor
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the return of the First-Time Camper Program for the 2023 season. New York families that have never camped before will have the opportunity to try camping in the great outdoors before making the significant investment to purchase their own gear by registering for a fully stocked campsite at a select DEC-operated campground for a designated weekend this summer.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Senators Gillibrand, Graham, & Durbin, Rep. Mace Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Allow Victims Of Age Discrimination To Seek Justice And Accountability

June 16, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY),Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Protecting Older Americans Act. The legislation would invalidate forced arbitration clauses that prevent age discrimination victims from seeking justice and public accountability. 

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Community

OCO Nutrition Service Summer Food Service Program

June 16, 2023 Contributor
Lori Halstead, Coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Nutrition Services, has announced that OCO Nutrition Services is participating in this year’s Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. 

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