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Gillibrand, Capito Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Support Families Of Individuals Struggling With Substance Use Disorder

March 15, 2023 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to provide families with the tools they need to support their loved ones living with addiction. The Family Support Services for Addiction Act would provide $25 million in grant funding to help nonprofits and community organizations provide support services to families with loved ones seeking addiction treatment. The House version of this bill is led by Representatives David Trone (D-MD-6) and Daniel Meuser (R-PA-9).

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Fulton Man Arrested For Multiple Sex Crimes

March 15, 2023 Contributor

On March 6, 2023, the City of Fulton Police were contacted by a concerned parent regarding their daughter being involved in an inappropriate relationship with an older man who she worked with. An investigation began and it was learned that the suspect was a manager at the McDonald’s in Fulton, and he had sexual contact with two 16 year old victims, who worked at the restaurant as well. A third, 18 year old co-worker was also identified as a victim.

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Oswego Fire Department, Others Battle Early Morning Blaze

March 15, 2023 Contributor

Today at 3:11 a.m., Oswego County 911 was alerted to a structure fire at 39 West Bridge Street, City of Oswego. Oswego Firefighters and Police Officers arrived quickly to find heavy smoke and fire in the rear of a second story apartment. One occupant was home at the time of the fire and was able to escape without injury. Oswego Police Officers quickly evacuated nearby buildings and escorted occupants to safety.

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Nature Inspires “Made In NY 2023” Artists In Many Different Ways

March 15, 2023 Contributor

Many of artists featured in “Made in NY 2023,” which opens March 25 at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, have been inspired by nature.

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Scriber Meets With Transportation Sec. Buttigieg, House Appropriations Committee On Port Economic Development

March 15, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

William, Scriber, Port of Oswego Authority executive director and CEO, recently attended Great Lakes Day in Washington, DC, where he personally met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee […]

Republican Leaders Congratulate Ed Cox On His Election As GOP State Chairman

March 15, 2023 Contributor

New York State Republican Leaders Sen. Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Will Barclay today reacted to the unanimous election of Edward F. Cox as Chairman of the State Republican Party. Mr. Cox was elected by county chairs today at a special meeting in Albany.

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DEC To Hold Community Meetings On Community Air Monitoring Initiative Progress

March 15, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced four meetings to provide progress updates for communities participating in the 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. Mobile air monitoring began in July 2022 in Manhattan, the Capital Region, the Buffalo/Niagara Falls/Tonawanda area, and the Bronx.

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Gillibrand Statement On President Biden’s Executive Order To Reduce Gun Violence

March 15, 2023 Contributor

Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s Executive Order to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer:

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National Grid Crews Work to Restore Service To Affected Customers In Eastern, Central NY

March 15, 2023 Contributor

National Grid’s field force of more than 3,000 workers is responding to power outages in eastern and central New York in dangerous weather conditions as an ongoing, powerful nor’easter continues to bring heavy, wet snow and high winds to the region.

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DEC Releases Final Ambient Water Quality Guidance Values For PFOA, PFOS, AND 1,4-DIOXANE

March 15, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the issuance of final water quality guidance values to regulate Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and 1,4-Dioxane (1,4-D) in New York State waters.

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