Year: 2023

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Fulton Senior Wins Oz-Stravaganza! Writing Contest With “The Poppies”

May 26, 2023 Contributor
The “poppy scene” is already a famous moment in the beloved “Wizard of Oz,” but for Fulton senior Danielle Mackey it was a winning source of inspiration. Mackey recently earned first place and the Judge’s Choice Award in the Oz-Stravaganza! Royal Historian of Oz Writing Contest for her short story “The Poppies.”

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Community

New York Department Of State Reminds Businesses Of New Law To Protect Consumers From Potential Gift Card Scams

May 26, 2023 Contributor
New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez today reminded businesses of a new law to protect consumers from potential gift card scams. Effective June 20, 2023, all businesses selling gift cards must 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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Chancellor King And SUNY Board Of Trustees Honor Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 26, 2023 Contributor
As the nation recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. honors the significant contributions those in the AAPI community have made while announcing efforts at SUNY on AAPI data disaggregation and student success.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Rallies With Writers Guild Of America At Times Square Paramount Building To Demand Fair Contract Negotiations, Better Pay And Working Conditions For Writers

May 25, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined WGA workers outside the Times Square Paramount Building to rally for fair contract negotiations to provide writers with better pay and better working conditions. Gillibrand called on studios and executives to come to the table and negotiate in good faith. Gillibrand was joined by state Senator Liz Krueger, Assemblymember Tony Simone, NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher, WGA East President Michael Winship, writer Paula Pell, actor and writer Danny Strong, filmmaker Craig Zobel, and a number of other important contributors to the entertainment industry.

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News

DEC And Finger Lakes Land Trust Announce New 86-Acre Conservation Easement To Protect Skaneateles Lake Water Quality

May 25, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) today announced the permanent protection of 86 acres in the Skaneateles Lake watershed through the use of a conservation easement. Protection of the property will safeguard the drinking water supply for the city of Syracuse and neighboring communities. DEC’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program awarded FLLT $1.69 million to support four source water protection projects, including the easement.

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