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Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Fight Senior Hunger

June 1, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a video press conference to announce the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, legislation that would make Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits more robust and easily available to older Americans. Despite facing high rates of food insecurity, less than half of eligible older adults are enrolled in SNAP. Gillibrand’s bill would eliminate unnecessary administrative hurdles and make it easier for them to receive benefits.

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Thomas H. Leonard

June 1, 2023 Contributor

On Monday, May 29, 2023, Thomas H. Leonard of Hannibal, NY passed away tragically in a single Can-Am Spyder accident due to an apparent medical problem.

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National Grid Reminds Customers To Verify Identity Of Individuals Claiming To Be Energy Company Representatives

June 1, 2023 Contributor

National Grid reminds customers to safeguard their information and verify the identity of any representative that visits or calls their home to discuss their energy bills.

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Gillibrand Announces Over $21 Million For Head Start Projects In New York State

June 1, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $21,783,200 in federal funding for Head Start programs in New York State. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will be used to support child care and support services for families.

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Gillibrand Announces Bill To Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity Partnerships With Abraham Accords Countries

June 1, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined four of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act of 2023.

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Four Employees Receive Paid Training At The Manor At Seneca Hill And Graduate To Become Certified Nursing Assistants

June 1, 2023 Contributor

The Manor at Seneca Hill makes starting a career in healthcare easy with on-the-job training and a paid certification program.

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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, And Western New York

June 1, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Western New Yorkregions for Thursday, June, 1, 2023.

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Friendships Can Help Overcome Early Trauma, Faculty Research Finds

June 1, 2023 Contributor

Forming friendships can help mitigate the effects of trauma early in life, according to new research released by a team led by SUNY Oswego biological sciences faculty member biological sciences. While the study involved baboons, researchers see tangible connections to humans.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY: I-690 Westbound Ramp Connecting To I-81 Northbound To Close To Traffic On Saturday, June 3

June 1, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the ramp from westbound Interstate 690 to northbound Interstate 81 will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, in the City of Syracuse, to facilitate bridge joint repairs.

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JCB Students Witness Mock DWI Scene

June 1, 2023 Contributor

John C. Birdlebough High School juniors and seniors recently gathered outside the school to witness a mock DWI vehicle crash in advance of the summer driving season. Statistics show teen drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in serious accidents between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the mock DWI scene was designed to show students the grim reality of impaired driving.

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