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Oswego County Recognizes Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

May 13, 2023 Contributor
The Oswego County Legislature and Integrated Community Planning of Oswego County, Inc. (ICP) join organizations across the country to recognize Friday, May 12 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. It is an opportunity to express gratitude to child care providers for their dedication in providing high quality care to children.

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Oswego County Legislature Welcomes Paul Connelly As New Member, Votes Against Elimination Of Probation Fee Bill

May 13, 2023 Contributor
The Oswego County Legislature welcomed a new member to their body at the beginning of Thursday’s May 11 meeting; newly appointed Legislator Paul Connelly taking his oath of office as he replaces former Legislator Tim Stahl’s seat. Connelly will represent the Town of Oswego (District 20). Supreme Court Justice Greg Gilbert administered Connelly’s oath of office Thursday. Oswego County Chairman James Weatherup congratulated Connelly as he took his new seat.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Reminds New Yorkers Of Resources Available For Working Mothers

May 12, 2023 Contributor
This Mother’s Day, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers there are a variety of resources available to help working mothers. NYSDOL found in the 2023 Gender Wage Gap Reportthat mothers face significant challenges in the workplace that contribute to the wage gap. The report also found the pivot to remote learning and pandemic-driven closures of childcare facilities elevated the severe impact of childcare access, which has long been a major problem for working women.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Partnership With Verizon To Boost Service In Oswego

May 12, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego has negotiated with Small Wireless Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC, operating as Verizon, for the installation of several 5G ‘small cells’ and ‘distributed antenna systems’ throughout the City of Oswego, thereby improving cell coverage for all residents, businesses, and visitors to the City of Oswego. The Master License Agreement grants Verizon a nonexclusive license to access, use, and occupy the City’s rights of way to install small cell facilities throughout the City.  The small cell facilities will bring 5G capability to a wide range of mobile device users.

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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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