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Oswego Police Department Identified Suspect In Shooting, Warrant Of Arrest Issued.

June 2, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – On May 27, 2023, at about 12:20 AM, the Oswego Police Department was dispatched to 49 West Bridge St., “The Sting” for a reported shooting that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located an […]

Sucessful Nuclear Power Plant Exercise

June 2, 2023 Contributor

On June 21, Oswego County, Constellation and New York State held a successful federally-evaluated exercise of the radiological emergency preparedness plan put in place to protect the public in the event of a nuclear power plant accident.

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National Grid Reminds Customers To Verify Identity Of Individuals Claiming To Be Energy Company Representatives

June 1, 2023 Contributor

National Grid reminds customers to safeguard their information and verify the identity of any representative that visits or calls their home to discuss their energy bills.

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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, And Western New York

June 1, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Western New Yorkregions for Thursday, June, 1, 2023.

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Friendships Can Help Overcome Early Trauma, Faculty Research Finds

June 1, 2023 Contributor

Forming friendships can help mitigate the effects of trauma early in life, according to new research released by a team led by SUNY Oswego biological sciences faculty member biological sciences. While the study involved baboons, researchers see tangible connections to humans.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY: I-690 Westbound Ramp Connecting To I-81 Northbound To Close To Traffic On Saturday, June 3

June 1, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the ramp from westbound Interstate 690 to northbound Interstate 81 will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, in the City of Syracuse, to facilitate bridge joint repairs.

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Governor Hochul Announces NY Green Bank Has Surpassed $2 Billion In Financial Commitments

May 31, 2023 Contributor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced NY Green Bank, a division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the largest green bank in the country, has surpassed $2 billion in cumulative financial commitments in support of the State’s transition to clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

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New York Department Of State Reminds Businesses Of New Law To Protect Consumers From Potential Gift Card Scams

May 31, 2023 Contributor

New York Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez today reminded businesses of a new law to protect consumers from potential gift card scams. Effective June 20, 2023, all businesses selling gift cards must display a notice at or near where any gift card or gift certificate is displayed or sold to caution consumers about gift card fraud. Requesting gift cards as payment has become increasingly popular with scammers as funds are nearly impossible to trace. According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022, nearly 65,000 consumers filed a complaint related to gift card scams, equating to a total loss of $228.3 million. More information is available here.

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USDA Extends Application Deadline For Revenue Loss Programs To July 14

May 31, 2023 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) to July 14, 2023, to give producers more time to apply for assistance. The original deadline was June 2.

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EPA Funding To Provide New All-Electric Buses To Six School Districts NY State

May 31, 2023 Contributor

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming how children get to school, accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, and producing cleaner air for our communities. That is the message delivered today by EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia in Saratoga Springs. In the last round of the Clean School Bus Rebate Program, EPA funded six projects through Leonard Bus Sales, Inc. totaling $6.625 million available to six school districts across New York State, allowing the purchase of 17 new electric school buses?to take the streets.

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