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Fulton Savings Bank Offers GRB Students A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Cybersecurity

August 24, 2023 Contributor

Fulton senior Jacob Atwater and junior Aiden LaBeef recently got a practical, firsthand look at cybersecurity thanks to a job-shadowing opportunity with Fulton Savings Bank. The experience was part of G. Ray Bodley’s Early College High School program which offers students a number of opportunities for hands-on career exploration.

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Oswego County Land Bank Property Sales Reach $5 million milestone

August 23, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Land Bank recently reached $5 million in property sales since its establishment in 2016, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s efforts to revitalize local communities and neighborhoods.

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National Grid Warns Customers Of Potential Scams

August 23, 2023 Contributor

National Grid encourages its customers to be vigilant and protect their personal information, as reports of utility billing and payment scams increase across upstate New York.

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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary July 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

August 23, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last week’s statewide press release, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 3.9% in July 2023.

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International Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Board And International Niagara Board Of Control To Host Virtual Public Meetings To talk About Lower Great Lakes

August 23, 2023 Contributor

The International Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Board and International Niagara Board of Control will host two virtual public meetings, one in English and one in French, to share the most up to date forecast for the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River basin and discuss ice boom installation for the upcoming winter. These meetings are essential to provide information on water levels and flows, operational decisions by the Board, and hear from members of the public to better understand the impacts current water levels have on their community.

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Oswego City Court Judge Tim Kirwan Endorsed by Central and Northern Building and Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO

August 23, 2023 Step One Creative

Central and Northern Building and Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO proudly endorses Oswego City Court Judge Tim Kirwan for his election campaign.

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Buc Boosters Golf Tournament Scheduled For September 23rd At Oswego Country Club

August 23, 2023 Step One Creative

The Buccaneer Boosters Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, September 23rd at the Oswego Country Club, according to Buccaneer Boosters Golf Tournament Chair Henry Giberson IV.Sign-in starts at 11:30 am, and the shotgun start will be at 1:00 pm.

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55th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture Unveiled: Dairy Every Day Is A Healthy Way – Keeping Kids’ Health On Track

August 22, 2023 Contributor

“Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way – Keeping Kids’ Health on Track” is the theme of the 55th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair. This year’s butter sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans, highlights the important nutritional role dairy foods play in helping brains, bones and bodies grow.

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DEC And NYSERDA Announce Sept. 15 Labor Stakeholder Roundtable On Cap-And-Invest Program To Reduce Climate Pollution

August 22, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced a roundtable with labor stakeholders to advance the development of the State’s Cap-and-Invest Program to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change.

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New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Highlights Consumer Protection Resources Available To New Yorkers

August 22, 2023 Contributor

For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection highlights its resources that help consumers navigate today’s evolving marketplace. The Division of Consumer Protection is committed to assisting, protecting, educating and empowering New Yorkers and offers a variety of resources and tips to help New Yorkers stay safe and informed of their rights as consumers.

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