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

May 12, 2023 Contributor
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

May 12, 2023 Contributor
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

May 11, 2023 Contributor
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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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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