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Nearly One Hundred Miles Of New Greenway Trails Opened For Public Use And Enjoyment Across New York Since 2021

June 22, 2023 Contributor

Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) have announced the release of the New York State Greenway Trails Progress Report (August 2021-December 2022), which outlines the accomplishments made, the projects initiated, and the funding secured by state, local, and non-profit partners between August 2021 and December 2022. The report identifies 97.1 miles of new trails completed and 372.7 additional miles of trail in progress in that time frame.

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St. Luke’s CAPABLE Program Can Help Make Staying At Home Safely A Reality for Older Adults

June 22, 2023 Contributor

After a fall landed her in the hospital, Carol knew she needed some help in order to return home safely. Following a couple weeks in a short-stay rehabilitation center, along with home care services that enabled her to recover her strength, she was still a little uneasy about getting around independently and felt she could benefit from something more to help her confidence in her home.

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Shineman Foundation Awards Fulton Block Builders Matching $125,000 Grant For 2023 Block Challenge Program.

June 22, 2023 Contributor

“We did it, Fulton! Once again, you came through to support the Fulton Block Builder (FBB) program,” FBB Director Linda Eagan said. “FBB has received the full $125,000 matching grant from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation presented at the FBB Kick Off Dinner on June 7 at River Vista.”

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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary May 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

June 21, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 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 decreased from 4.0% in April to 3.9% in May 2023.

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Carlton W. Barrett Day Ceremony Being Held Tonight, June 21

June 21, 2023 Contributor

Fulton is hosting the Carlton W. Barrett Day tonight, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. Following is information on the event:

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Wreaths Across America And Patriot Guard Riders Inc. Enter Partnership

June 21, 2023 Contributor

Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) in an effort to build a stronger awareness for each group’s common missions while supporting events throughout the nation.

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State Department Of Transportation Celebrates National Pollinator Week And Highlights Statewide Commitment To Protect Pollinators

June 21, 2023 Contributor

State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today highlighted the Department’s efforts to protect pollinators and their habitats as part of National Pollinator Week, which takes place from June 19 to 23. The New York State Department of Transportation has taken numerous steps across all parts of the state to protect the valuable ecosystem provided by pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies.

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Title Sponsor HealthDirect Pharmacy Services Leads Support Of 26 Annual St. Luke-Boyce Memorial Charity Golf Tournament On August 4

June 21, 2023 Contributor

Programs that keep residents on the St. Luke healthcare campus in Oswego active and engaged in their community will again benefit from the support of this year’s Boyce Memorial Charity Golf Tournament’s Title Sponsor HealthDirect Pharmacy Services.

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Tops Markets Launches Children’s Miracle Network Campaign

June 21, 2023 Contributor

Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to begin its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The campaign is officially underway at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and will run through Sunday, July 2, 2023.

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