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DEC Proposes Amended Water Quality Criteria For Marine Waters

April 12, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced proposed amendments to New York’s water quality criteria that are a key component of New York’s water quality standard regulations. The proposed criteria would set more stringent limitations on certain bacteria to further help protect public health when using marine waterways through recreational and shellfishing activities. DEC is accepting public comments on the proposed amendments until June 20, 2023, and public hearings are scheduled for June 13 and 15.

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AAA Great Battery Roundup

April 12, 2023 Contributor

Held in conjunction with Earth Day, the AAA Great Battery Roundup is designed to encourage motorists to take old automotive or marine lead-acid batteries to a local collection point where they can be safely recycled and formed into new batteries. AAA Western and Central New York is hosting a convenient program again this year.

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New Student-Led, Student-Run Cafe Opens On SUNY Oswego Campus

April 12, 2023 Contributor

A new student-led, student-run cafe – the product of a SUNY Oswego business class – held its grand opening celebration in Rich Hall on Tuesday, April 11.

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West Monroe Man Charged In Shooting In Town Of Hastings

April 12, 2023 Contributor

Last night, Nathaniel L. Perry, who is 22 years old and a resident of the Town of West Monroe, was arrested in relation to yesterday morning’s shooting in the Town of Hastings.

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Wreaths Across America Announces 2023 Youth Service Project

April 12, 2023 Contributor

Today, Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the 2023 Youth Service Project as part of its year-round TEACH program. The project will tie into the national nonprofit’s 2023 theme, ‘Serve and Succeed.’

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DEC To Hold Angler Outreach Meeting April 25

April 12, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting on Tuesday, April 25, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Beach State Park’s Lodge in Blasdell, Erie County.

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Fulton Resident Transforms Maple Syrup Processing

April 12, 2023 Mike Johnson

Fulton resident and creator of the RO Bucket, Carl Nylen has made a time and energy saving technology available for small to midsize maple operations nationwide; by modifying a proven method used by large-scale maple syrup producers in increasing efficiency and reducing the energy cost of processing maple sap into maple syrup.

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Hook Songwriter Series With Cam Caruso, Tim Forbes & Gary Carpentier Performing

April 11, 2023 Contributor

Oswego Music Hall has The Hook Songwriter Series, with John McConnell coordinating and emceeing on Friday, April 21. Cam Caruso, Tim Forbes and Gary Carpentier will share the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m.; doors opening at 7:00 p.m.

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NYSERDA Announces $1.9 Million To Selected Projects Advancing Low Carbon Solutions In Multifamily Buildings

April 11, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced $1.9 million for six projects selected to participate under the first round of the Low Carbon Pathways for Multifamily Buildings program for market-rate or affordable multifamily buildings. Located at co-ops, condos, and rental buildings, awarded projects will advance upgrades to the building envelope, ventilation, space heating and cooling, or domestic hot water systems to reduce climate change causing emissions and improve energy efficiency. This announcement supports the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050 and Governor Hochul’s goal to develop two million climate friendly homes by 2030.

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SUNY Announces The End Of Emergency COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

April 11, 2023 Contributor

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that a COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be mandated for students to attend SUNY’s 64 campuses, effective for summer courses, which coincides with the official end of the national public health emergency by President Biden’s administration yesterday.

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