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DEC And Finger Lakes Land Trust Announce New 86-Acre Conservation Easement To Protect Skaneateles Lake Water Quality

May 25, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) today announced the permanent protection of 86 acres in the Skaneateles Lake watershed through the use of a conservation easement. Protection of the property will safeguard the drinking water supply for the city of Syracuse and neighboring communities. DEC’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program awarded FLLT $1.69 million to support four source water protection projects, including the easement.

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Eight Annual “Run For The Fallen” To Honor And Remember NY Military Service Members Who Died As A Result of Serving During The War On Terror

May 25, 2023 Contributor

In its eighth annual event, Honor and Remember, Inc and its New York Chapter are partnering in a special event to call attention to and honor the men and women who have recently died in military service to America.

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Graduating High School Seniors Honored By Oswego Rotary Club

May 25, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego Rotary Club continues its long tradition of presenting scholarships to four outstanding 2023 graduates of the Oswego City School District. The action marked the 96th anniversary of the club’s founding and continued its collaboration with the Richard S. Shineman Foundation and Pathfinder Bank, whose financial contributions help support the awards.

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KeyBank Recognized As One Of The 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In The United States

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, named KeyBank a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States according to an annual survey. KeyBank was also named the 2023 Financial Sector leader. This is the 10th consecutive time KeyBank has been named to The Civic 50.

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SUNY Oswego Student-Athlete’s Podcast Encourages Sharing Mental Health Stories

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Through the power of his platform centered around mental health, student-athlete and recent SUNY Oswego graduate Caleb Munski hopes to empower peers through his podcast and other avenues to become comfortable sharing their stories.

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Possible Shooting In Fulton

May 25, 2023 Contributor

This morning at about 7:00 a.m. the Fulton Police Department responded to a possible shooting near the west side Dunkin Donuts. The victim and alleged suspect had fled the area before police arrived.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Military Appreciation Luncheon & Fishing Event At Wright’s Landing

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the third annual Thank A Service Member, Inc (TASM) Veteran Fishing and Luncheon event will be held on Saturday, June 10 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the City of Oswego’s Wright’s Landing Marina

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Girl Scouts Successfully Conclude 2023 Cookie Season, Challenge Community To Help Donate More To Support Local Food Banks

May 25, 2023 Contributor

Troops and individuals from the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) Council spanning 24 counties in New York and two in northern Pennsylvania sold 1,673,785 packages of Girl Scout Cookies during the 2023 season which concluded April 30. Local Girl Scouts increased sales this year by 16.56 percent over 2022 and successfully reached program goals during the council’s largest annual fundraiser. Members use program earnings to power experiences for themselves and their troops like community service, camp and outdoor adventures, travel, badge work, pursuing Girl Scouting’s highest awards and more.

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Advisory Council For Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary To Hold Virtual Meeting On June 6, 2023

May 25, 2023 Contributor

The advisory council for NOAA’s proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary will meet virtually on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held via Google Meet and can be accessed via the link below. The public is invited to attend.

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City Of Fulton Secures $2M ‘Restore NY’ Grant For Oswego Health Fulton Campus Expansion

May 25, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

The City of Fulton recently received a $2 million ‘Restore NY’ Grant to assist with Oswego Health’s (OH) – the expansion project being located in the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) district; the announcement made by Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels.

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