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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC is joining the BearWise campaign as a cooperative member state. BearWise was developed by biologists from state conservation agencies across the U.S. to ensure people, regardless of location, learn to live responsibly with bears. Using the “BearWise basics,” residents are encouraged to take simple steps at home or when recreating outdoors to avoid negative interactions with black bears.

Grant To Support Conservation, Restoration Of Native Fish Species

Researchers from SUNY Oswego and SUNY Cortland will work with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and other entities on a conservation and restoration project focused on native fish species in the Great Lakes, thanks to a $634,546 USGS grant, which is eligible to be extended on an annual basis through five years. SUNY Oswego biological sciences faculty member Dr. Nicholas Sard leads the project.

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

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.

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

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.

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

“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.”

Older Adults Among Those At Highest Risk For Heat-Related Illness

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) are urging older adults, their family members and caretakers to be prepared for high temperatures and excessive heat this summer. NYSOFA and NYSDOH also offer tips and resources for older adults and loved ones to stay safe.

State Labor Department Releases Preliminary May 2023 Area Unemployment Rates

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.

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

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:

Wreaths Across America And Patriot Guard Riders Inc. Enter Partnership

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.