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Gas Prices And Demand Slow Down

May 8, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.54, down seven cents since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.32. The New York State average is $3.68, down three cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.51. AAA Western and Central New York (AAA WCNY) reports the following averages:

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Friends Of The Fulton Public Library Launch

May 8, 2023 Contributor

The Friends of the Fulton Public Library Reorganization Committee has been busy readying for the launch of the revitalized Friends of the Fulton Public Library group. The organization was preparing to initiate a membership campaign when the pandemic arrived, and the group was put on hold.

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Safety First For Prom And Graduation Season

May 7, 2023 Contributor

It’s prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents, and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.

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Oswego County Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

May 7, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department joined Oswego Health and other community partners for a press conference on Monday highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

May 7, 2023 Contributor

The North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund will conduct a recruitment from June 6, 2023 through June 5, 2024 for 50 Carpenter apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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Electricians Recruit Apprentices

May 7, 2023 Contributor

The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) for Electricians of Watertown, Local Union #910, will conduct a recruitment from June 5, 2023 through April 29, 2024 for 25 Electrician apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

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DEC Announces “Create A Watershed Superhero” Poster Contest Winner

May 7, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) are pleased to announce the 2023 winner of the annual “Create a Watershed Superhero” poster contest for middle school students, Mudanvit Goyal, from Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown Heights.

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Senator Mannion And Assemblymember Magnarelli Introduce Legislation To Study And Identify Solutions To Eliminate Low Bridge Strikes On The Onondaga Lake Parkway

May 7, 2023 Contributor

Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced legislation (S6644) requiring the State Department of Transportation to conduct a study to compile bridge strike data and identify solutions and associated costs to eliminate the ongoing vehicle strikes on the CSX bridge over the Onondaga Lake Parkway.

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Deputy And Civilian Staff from Oswego County Complete Statewide Training Program

May 7, 2023 Contributor

Fifty-three deputy sheriffs and civilian staff from Sheriff’s offices around the state attended the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute civil school held recently in Albany, New York, including Deputy Jamie Darling and civil staff Jordan Somers, Kate Davis, and Sierra Palmer. This was the first week in a two week-long day training program offered each year by the Sheriffs’ Institute.

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Fulton Mayor Stresses Critical Importance Of Rezoning On Pending DRI Projects

May 6, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

Guest Opinion Over the past several months, I’ve fielded many questions related to progress on our DRI projects. The one I respond to most frequently is: “When will we see some of these projects become […]