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New York Department Of State Announces Availability Of Over $26 Million In Grant Funding To Further New York’s Community Revitalization, Enviromental Stewardship & Government Efficiency Efforts

May 27, 2023 Contributor
The New York Department of State today announced over $26 million in available funding through five programs – Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning, Countywide Resiliency Planning, Brownfield Opportunity Area, Local Waterfront Revitalization and Local Government Efficiency.

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DEC Annouces Start Of 2023 ‘NYHABS’ Online Notification And Reporting System For Harmful Algal Blooms

May 26, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) today reminded New Yorkers to learn about and be aware of harmful algal blooms, or “HABs,” as the 2023 HABs notification season starts. DEC’s New York Harmful Algal Bloom System (NYHABS) is now active and allows the public and trained citizens to send reports of HABs to DEC electronically via a simple, user- and mobile phone-friendly form.

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Mayor Barlow Recognizes Oswego Police Officers For Recent Heroic Actions

May 26, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today five Oswego police officers are being recognized for their heroic actions while on-duty in the city of Oswego recently. Officer Brady Slimmer and Officer Scott Verburg were issued the “Life Saving Award” by Mayor Barlow and Chief of Police Phil Cady while Officer Travis Dunn, Officer Stephen Weber, and Officer Joshua Martin received the City of Oswego Mayoral Commendation recognition.

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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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