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AAA Western And Central New York Prepares For Winter

It’s hard to imagine a cold winter day in the middle of summer, but snowy weather will be here before we know it, and AAA Western and Central New York is already preparing for a busy season. AAA is looking for people who have a passion to help others as the organization recruits Customer Service Representatives to work in its Member Contact Center and Roadside Technicians, better known as Roadside Heroes, who assist stranded motorists. Positions are available in both WNY and CNY.

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Environmental Conservation Police On Patrol

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New York State. In 2022, Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Investigators across the state responded to more than 25,600 calls and worked on cases that resulted in nearly 13,800 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions violations.

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Rebekkah Frisch Appointed to Oswego Industries Board of Directors

Oswego Industries, a non-profit organization empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is delighted to welcome Rebekkah Frisch to its Board of Directors. With over a decade of digital marketing experience and a strong dedication to this cause, Frisch’s term will run through 2025, bringing valuable expertise to drive positive change and elevate the organization.

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Sandy Creek Man Arrested For Vehicular Manslaughter

Yesterday afternoon, Jason A. Robinson, 40 years of age, and a resident of Sandy Creek, was arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter in the first degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the first degree, Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of Drugs, and Crossing a Hazard Marking. Robinson was the driver in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 10, 2023, that resulted in the death of 66-year-old Richard McDermott and 62-year-old Annmarie McDermott.

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DEC To Hold Community Meetings To Share Progress Of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced eight meetings to provide progress updates for communities participating in the statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative launched in 2022. The meetings will provide information to help DEC target strategies to reduce air pollution in these communities, including the greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change, to help achieve the goals of the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. This next round of meetings will continue DEC’s efforts to gather community input in targeting emission sources and future strategies to reduce air pollution.

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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Registration Is Open For Direct Support Microcredentials

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced the start of the direct support microcredential program approved earlier this year to provide training that leads to national certification in the field of developmental disabilities. The program was developed in partnership with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to recognize the distinct skills and competencies required of today’s direct support professionals.

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Operation Oswego County Presents Award To Thomas Greco

At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its 2023 Martin Rose Economic Developer Merit Award to Thomas Greco in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding record of exhibiting leadership, expertise, support and cooperation in advancing economic and community development efforts that have enhanced the business climate and quality of life in Oswego County and in Central New York.

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