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As Extreme High Temperatures Continue, The New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Offers Tips To Protect Children And Pets From Heat Stroke In Hot Cars

July 25, 2023 Contributor

For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning New Yorkers of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars. As high temperatures are reaching record levels this summer, there is a real and severe danger when leaving children or pets unsupervised in a car even when temperatures don’t “feel” hot. At 60 degrees outside, after just one hour a closed car can get as hot as 105 degrees. During this unprecedented hot weather, the Division recommends exercising precaution and early intervention to help prevent illness and even fatal consequences if a child or an animal is left unattended for a period of time in a hot car.

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SUNY Oswego’s Sustainability Efforts Earn STARS Gold Rating

July 25, 2023 Contributor

Campus-wide efforts and continuous improvement recently earned SUNY Oswego the coveted Gold STARS (Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) status from AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

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Combatting Childhood Hunger This Summer

July 25, 2023 Contributor

Hunger can have lifelong consequences for children, making it more difficult for them to learn, play and connect with kids their age. And although children in every community in the country face hunger during the summer, rural communities are hit especially hard. Proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. When a child is hungry it causes significant psychological stress, depressive disorders and it increases the risk of other mental illnesses.

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Oswego County Health Department Announces Changes To Upcoming Program

July 25, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department announced changes today to its upcoming public viewing of the Dutchess County Tick Task Force presentation. The 2023 production will not be available for showing as planned. Instead, the task force’s 2022 educational program about tick prevention will run on Wednesday, July 26.

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USDA Extends Deadline For Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until August 11

July 25, 2023 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) to August 11, 2023. This extension gives New York organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep New York organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions.???

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Legacy Cities Grant Targets Five Derelict Fulton Properties For Renovation And Resale

July 25, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

The City of Fulton will have five blighted properties renovated, resold as single-family homes, and put back on the tax rolls; thanks to a state Legacy Cities Grant secured by the Oswego County Land Bank (OCLB) with the support of the Fulton Community Development Agency (CDA).

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Oswego Man Arrested For Rape And Endangering The Welfare Of A Child

July 25, 2023 Contributor

PALERMO, NY – Thomas McCord, 45 years of age, was arrested for Rape in the First Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Unlawfully Dealing with a Child. All charges stem from a High […]

OCO Cancer Prevention In Action Program Visits CiTi

July 25, 2023 Contributor

Vaccines have been greatly successful in reducing and even wiping out diseases such as chicken pox, measles, mumps, polio and many more. Another safe and effective vaccine is the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The HPV vaccine prevents cancer and is recommended for children beginning at age 9. Yet, misinformation and a lack of understanding about its benefits discourage parents from getting their children this lifesaving vaccine.

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Last Chance Wednesday To Save 25% On Harborfest Midway Rides

July 25, 2023 Contributor

Wednesday is the last chance to save 25% on rides at the Dreamland Amusements Midway at Harborfest 2023. People can buy 50 ride tickets for $45, saving $15 off the bulk ticket price during Harborfest. The purchase also includes one free ride, adding to the savings. The presale ends at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. Visit the ticket sales website to purchase tickets, see restrictions and get redemption instructions.

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Northern Border Regional Commission Announces 2023 Forest Economy Program Information Sessions

July 24, 2023 Contributor

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has scheduled two information sessions in support of the fall, 2023 Forest Economy Program (FEP) grant application opportunity, and we invite any parties interested in applying to this year’s program to attend one of the sessions. Each session will consist of an overview of the program, and there will be plenty of time for questions.

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