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Get Ready To “Strutt Your Mutt”

September 22, 2008 Contributor
</p>Maggie May, a "mutt" adopted from the Humane Society by Nikki Newidomy enjoyed her picnic lunch and her new bandanna at Strut Your Mutt in 2007.

What could be better than an early fall day in the park, running or walking with your best friend, and all for a good cause?  On Sunday, September 28th, 2008,  beginning at 10:30 a.m. you can “Strut Your Mutt,” at  the Oswego County Humane Society’s Fourth Annual 5K Walk/Run and  1M Family Walk at Breitbeck Park on the west side of Oswego.

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Street Joins Eastern Shore; Isabella Earns Accreditation

September 21, 2008 Contributor
William D. Street, has joined Eastern Shore Associates Insurance (ESA) as a commercial insurance producer and Kelly Isabella, personal lines licensed insurance agent, recently earned the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) accreditation from the New York State Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York

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McHugh Applauds Release of LIHEAP Contingency Funds

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) today strongly supported the announcement by the President that the remaining Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) contingency funds for FY 2008 will be released.  A total of $120.7 million will be disbursed as a result of this action, with New York State getting the largest share at $12.1 million.  This brings the total LIHEAP funding for New York State to $359,628,405.

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McHugh Fights for New York’s Farmers: Legislation Would Give Farmers Steady Access to Temporary Workers

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced today that he has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives specifically targeted to help dairy farmers in New York and across the country have access to the workers they need to help their farms remain viable.

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Renzi Faults Opponent’s “Downstate” Agenda

September 21, 2008 Contributor
In their second “Town Hall” forum, State Senate candidate Dave Renzi tonight drew sharp contrasts between his ideas to bring tax relief and good paying jobs to Northern and Central New York, and his opponent’s plans — largely drafted by downstate Albany politicians — that don’t deliver for local voters.

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Upstate Families Face Winter Heating Crisis

September 21, 2008 Contributor
Like Albany’s formulas for property tax relief and school aid, the current state heating aid program is unfair to Upstate homeowners. Right now, the maximum heating aid grant is the same, whether you live on the South Shore of Long Island or the shore of Lake Ontario. Obviously, the winters are longer and colder in our region, and our families need additional relief.

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