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New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Offers Guidance To Raise Awareness And Protect Against Elder Abus

June 13, 2023 Contributor

For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help prevent and protect seniors from elder abuse. Financial fraud and exploitation is one of the most prevalent types of elder abuse, and recent estimates show that the annual loss of victims of financial abuse is assessed to be at least $36.5 billion dollars. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and check in every Tuesday for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics. Sign up to receive consumer alerts directly to your email or phone here.

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DEC Announces New ‘Next Step’ Hunting And Trapping Courses

June 13, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed a hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course.

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A Reflections To Feature Emeritus Professor’s Presentation On Plant Adaptations

June 13, 2023 Contributor

James (Jim) Seago, professor emeritus of biological sciences at SUNY Oswego, will discuss “Plant Adaptations to Water and Wetlands” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, in the next installment of Rice Creek Associates (RCA) Reflections at the university’s Rice Creek Field Station.

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Fulton Savings Bank Sponsors Fulton Student Athlete Of The Month

June 13, 2023 Contributor

Fulton Savings Bank (FSB) awards the Student Athletes of the Month for May/June.

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Compass Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships Totaling $14,000 To Nine Deserving Members

June 13, 2023 Contributor

Compass Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Scholarship Awards, presenting $14,000 to nine deserving members.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Completion Of Sheldon Beach Transformation Project

June 13, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the completion of the Sheldon Beach Transformation Project along the shore of Lake Ontario. The project, first announced in the 2022 State of the City Address, converts a former vacant, gravel parking lot into an accessible park with waterfront access, along with benches, picnic tables, and a large novelty chair, like a project completed by the city at Lakeside Park in 2019. Widely known by locals as “Flat Rock”, the project makes the popular hangout spot safer and more attractive.

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DAR Presents Medal To Mexico High School Student

June 13, 2023 Contributor

Lorraine Gregory, Registrar of the Ontario Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recently presented Cadet McKenzie Emmons with the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) certificate at an awards ceremony at Mexico High School.

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Ontario Chapter DAR Members Place Wreaths At Pulaski Veterans’ Monuments

June 13, 2023 Contributor

Members of the Ontario Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) traditionally honor area veterans by placing Memorial Day wreaths at the North and South Parks in the Village of Pulaski.

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Fulton Summer Concert Series Returns June 29-Aug. 31

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The City of Fulton Summer Concert Series returns June 29 with a variety of entertainers coming to lakeside and riverside venues this year, according to Fulton Director of Parks and Recreation Chris Waldron.

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Awards, Scholarships Presented To Hannibal High School students

June 13, 2023 Contributor

As Hannibal High School upperclassmen prepare for their next steps, dozens recently received scholarships and awards to help them pursue their future.

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