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Emergency Heating Assistance Deadlines Extended

May 10, 2023 Contributor

National Grid Consumer Advocates are alerting low-income customers in New York state that time is running out to apply for emergency heating assistance if they are struggling to pay their winter bills. Customers who receive benefits from the Home Energy Assistance Program may be eligible for up to two emergency benefits to address past-due balances, but they must act quickly as the program closes on May 19.

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Fulton Police Department Announces New School Zone

May 10, 2023 Contributor

– The City of Fulton Police Department would like to bring everyone’s attention to a new school zone within our community. South 4th St. from Highland St. to Rochester St. is now a twenty mile per hour school zone from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on school days.

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OMH Announces Major Milestone For Mobile Access Program

May 10, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announced a major milestone for the agency’s emergency Mobile Access Program (MAP) which recently conducted its 1,000th counseling session for individuals in emotional distress.

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SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Institute Seeks Teachers This Summer

May 10, 2023 Contributor

The popular Sheldon Institute summer youth camp invites applications and course proposals for the 2023 program on the SUNY Oswego campus.

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Falcon Park To Host 2024, 2025 NJCAA Division III World Series

May 10, 2023 Contributor

In a fantastic opportunity to showcase the state-of-the-art facility, Falcon Park in the City of Auburn will be the host site for the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division III World Series over the next two seasons.

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Dec Reminds Water Recreationists To ‘Clean. Drain. Dry.’ Watercraft To Protect Waters From Aquatic Invasive Species

May 10, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded boaters to clean, drain, and dry their boats and trailers and disinfect their fishing gear before recreating in New York’s waters to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS). Watercraft inspection stewards (boat stewards) are deploying across the state to educate and assist the public in cleaning equipment this season to prevent the introduction and spread of non-native plants and animals in New York waterbodies.

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Wall Located In Oswego River Off Limits To Fishermen, Change Made By Oswego Common Council

May 10, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Fishermen angling upstream in the Oswego River will now encounter changes; the city-owned wall in the middle of the Oswego River near the switchback will now be off limits, according to a resolution passed during the Oswego Common Council meeting held Monday, April 8.

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Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit To Alter National Tour Route For A Special Appearance at the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., National Convention

May 9, 2023 Contributor

In January 2023, the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) left Maine and began its national cross-country tour on the West Coast. Since that time, the MEE has traveled from California to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Washington D.C., to honor and welcome home our nation’s veterans.

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

May 9, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.

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The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers To Wear Their Bike Helmets

May 9, 2023 Contributor

For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of all ages of the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike. May is National Bike Safety Month, and as the weather begins to get warmer and individuals have more opportunities for outdoor activities, New Yorkers are urged to make safety a priority by wearing helmets, which will reduce the risk of severe head injury and save lives.

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