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DEC Announces Opportunities For Public To Provide Input On Visitor Use Management Project In Adirondack High Peaks And Catskills

April 24, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Otak, Inc., is facilitating the first round of public meetings in the Adirondack High Peaks and Catskills for the Visitor Use Management (VUM) project. Public and stakeholder input will play a key role in helping DEC and Otak develop appropriate sustainable management strategies for the High Peaks and Kaaterskill Clove areas.

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Special Olympics Returns To Niagara University Campus

April 24, 2023 Contributor

After three years, due to COVID and renovations to its recreation center, Niagara University once again hosted the Special Olympics New York’s Western Regional Basketball Tournament on its campus.

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Deadline For Oswego County ARPA Applications Is May 5

April 24, 2023 Contributor

External American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Oswego County are coming to an end, and Oswego County encourages applicants to submit their final requests before the deadline of Friday, May 5 at noon.

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Chancellor King Awards 193 Students With The Highest Honor At SUNY For Academic Excellence And Leadership

April 24, 2023 Contributor

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today awarded 193 students from 63 campuses with SUNY’s highest honor for academic excellence and leadership. The 2023 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence (CASE) recognizes students for their outstanding achievements throughout their SUNY experience in areas including academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts.

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SUNY Oswego Zoology Major’s Project Works Toward Safer Flightpaths For Birds

April 24, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego senior zoology student Brooke Goodman is working toward saving the lives of birds by adding window stickers to buildings around the large lakeside campus and other activities to divert feathered friends from them.

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Fulton Block Builder receives support from Menter Ambulance Taking Them Closer To Their Fundraising Goal

April 24, 2023 Contributor

Fulton Block Builder receives support from Menter Ambulance taking them closer to their fundraising goal.
Linda Eagan, Fulton Block Builder (FBB) Director received a $1,650.00 donation from Zach Menter, President and CEO of Oswego County Ambulance Service.

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Summer Travel Expected To Be HOT

April 24, 2023 Contributor

The summer travel season is expected to surpass pre-pandemic numbers! In fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is bracing for what could be a record summer for air travel. AAA has reported a significant increase in international travel bookings already this year. All of this – paired with staffing shortages, limited inventory, and recent flight disruptions – means that travelers need to plan ahead.

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Mixed Message At The Pump

April 24, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.67, no change since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.12. The New York State average is $3.69, up 7 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.23.

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Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: April 16 – April 22

April 24, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week – April 16 through April 22:

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Fatal Accident In Oswego County

April 23, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – Last night, at around 9:07 PM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident on County Route 2, west of Peck Rd, in the Town […]