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Gas Prices Stable Nationally, Down Slightly In New York

May 15, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.54, no change from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.47. The New York State average is $3.67, down one cent since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.75. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

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AAA: 42.3 Million Americans Expected To Travel Memorial Day Weekend

May 15, 2023 Contributor

AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.

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Statement From Chancellor King And SUNY Board Of Trustees On Buffalo May 14 Remembrance

May 15, 2023 Contributor

One year ago today, our attention was drawn to a vibrant and beloved neighborhood for a terrible reason. All eyes were fixed upon the city of Buffalo’s East Side following the tragic, racist shooting of 10 people who had simply gone grocery shopping on a Saturday afternoon. The shooting was a targeted act of hatred that traumatized this historically Black community, and the nation. The killer specifically traveled for hours to a Black neighborhood grocery store to carry out his murderous plan.

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Water Levels To Decline Throughout The Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River System With Dry Forecast

May 14, 2023 Contributor

Lake Ontario water levels are approaching the seasonal peak. Outflow into the St. Lawrence River is gradually increasing, as Ottawa River flows gradually decrease. Water levels on Lake Ontario increased the first few days of May due to decreased flows related to rising downstream water levels and a slow-moving wet weather system.

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Oswego County Recognizes Barbara Hadcock For 37 Years With The County, Retirement

May 14, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee presents Barbara Hadcock with a certificate of appreciation for her 37 years of service on her retirement.

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Oswego County Recognizes Missy Peel For 25 Years Of Service

May 14, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature’s Human Services Committee recognized Melissa (Missy) Peel with a certificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service to the county.

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DEC Announces Release Of First Sustainability Plan

May 13, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the agency’sfirst-ever sustainability plan, which includes commitments to decarbonize operations and help ensure DEC reduces its impact on the environment. Covering the period from 2023 to 2028, the plan identifies 25 goals and 70 actions DEC will take, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, decreasing waste generation, increasing investments in green products and services, conserving water, protecting species and habitat, reducing toxics, engaging employees, and supporting outreach and education. The plan also outlines how DEC will comply with Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently signed Executive Order 22.

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May is National Bicycle Safety Month

May 13, 2023 Contributor

AAA Offers Bike Safety Tips as Cycling Fatalities Increase
Spring is a time to dust off bicycles and get out and about, and May is National Bicycle Safety Month. Every day, countless individuals of all ages bicycle along America’s sidewalks and streets, but unfortunately cycling fatalities are on the rise.

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Constellation Supports Citi SkillsUSA, Hoping To Fuel Local Workforce

May 13, 2023 Contributor

In support of both local education and continued creation of a local employment pipeline, Constellation Energy donated thousands of dollars to the CiTi SkillsUSA team for their future competitions.

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Oswego County Offices Closed For Memorial Day

May 13, 2023 Contributor

All Oswego County offices, solid waste transfer stations, the Bristol Hill Landfill and the Materials Recovery Facility will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

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