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The New York State Department Of Labor Reminds New Yorkers Of Resources Available For Working Mothers

This Mother’s Day, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers there are a variety of resources available to help working mothers. NYSDOL found in the 2023 Gender Wage Gap Reportthat mothers face significant challenges in the workplace that contribute to the wage gap. The report also found the pivot to remote learning and pandemic-driven closures of childcare facilities elevated the severe impact of childcare access, which has long been a major problem for working women.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Partnership With Verizon To Boost Service In Oswego

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego has negotiated with Small Wireless Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC, operating as Verizon, for the installation of several 5G ‘small cells’ and ‘distributed antenna systems’ throughout the City of Oswego, thereby improving cell coverage for all residents, businesses, and visitors to the City of Oswego. The Master License Agreement grants Verizon a nonexclusive license to access, use, and occupy the City’s rights of way to install small cell facilities throughout the City.  The small cell facilities will bring 5G capability to a wide range of mobile device users.

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OCO’s SAF Program Recognizes Oswego County Probation Department During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Last week, communities and victim service providers across the country recognized National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The events and campaigns held during the week of April 23 through the 29 promoted victims’ rights and honored crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year’s theme of “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Affect Change,” encouraged individuals to elevate the voices of survivors in order to build community trust so victims are not afraid or reluctant to participate in the criminal justice system.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Development And Improvements On Loan Program Modernization To Expand Access To Capital For Small Businesses

Today, following the recent finalization of two new rules aimed at closing gaps in capital access for America’s small business owners, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet has announced streamlined lender procedures and other details on implementation.

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New York Department Of State Announces Fourth Meeting Of NYS Commission On African American History Will Take Place In Buffalo On June 12

The New York Department of State today announced that the fourth public meeting of the New York State Commission on African American History will take place in Buffalo on June 12 to show support for the community in the wake of the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Market. The Commission’s mission has been to recognize and acknowledge the past and to generate ideas and action plans to fully acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African Americans and Black New Yorkers within our society. The theme of this next meeting – “Looking Back While Moving Forward: Recognizing the long-standing presence, rich contributions and pride of African Americans in Western New York” – continues that focus with a specific emphasis on Buffalo and the Western New York region.

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