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Assembly Committees Provide More Victories For New York’s Career Criminals

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today criticized members of the Majority Conference for blocking necessary public safety measures while at the same time advancing bills to assist convicted criminals. After rejecting a series of Republican-sponsored bills in committees this week, Democrats today approved “Elder Parole” and “Fair and Timely Parole” bills, the goal of each is to release more prisoners from prison.

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Girl Scouts Successfully Conclude 2023 Cookie Season, Challenge Community To Help Donate More To Support Local Food Banks

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Troops and individuals from the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council spanning 24 counties in New York and two in northern Pennsylvania sold 1,673,785 packages of Girl Scout Cookies during the 2023 season which concluded April 30. Local Girl Scouts increased sales this year by 16.56 percent over 2022 and successfully reached program goals during the council’s largest annual fundraiser. Members use program earnings to power experiences for themselves and their troops like community service, camp and outdoor adventures, travel, badge work, pursuing Girl Scouting’s highest awards and more.

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Advisory Council For Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary To Hold Virtual Meeting On June 6, 2023

May 25, 2023 Contributor

The advisory council for NOAA’s proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed via the link below. The public is invited to attend.

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City Of Fulton Secures $2M ‘Restore NY’ Grant For Oswego Health Fulton Campus Expansion

May 25, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

The City of Fulton recently received a $2 million ‘Restore NY’ Grant to assist with Oswego Health’s (OH) – the expansion project being located in the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) district; the announcement made by Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels.

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OMS Battle Of The Books Team “Beyond the Book” Places Third At Regionals

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Oswego Middle School’s “Beyond the Book” team, consisting of students Liam Sugar, Lily Anzalone, Madeleine Shaver and Maria Sweet, recently placed third in the Oswego/Onondaga County Regional Battle of the Books competition.

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Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million To Advance Innovation In Clean Hydrogen Research, Development And Demonstration Projects

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $10 million initiative to advance innovative clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects that address the challenge of replacing fossil fuel usage in hard-to-electrify sectors. This solicitation is open to fund projects proposed by New York-based entities that are also actively applying for federal clean hydrogen funding opportunities. Today’s announcement supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals to reduce emissions 85 percent by 2050 and transition to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040.

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