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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.

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Signs And Launches Pledge For Accountability Against Gender-Based Violence

OPDV has launched the year-long Pledge of Accountability: Engaging Men & Boys Against Gender-Based Violence, a digital Pledge created by the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence that encourages men and boys to become better allies, to recognize many of the behaviors that contribute to gender-based violence are associated with negative masculine stereotypes, and to speak up against gender-based violence in their lives. All signatories of the digital Pledge will receive a Certificate of Accountability that can be shared on social media.

New York State Division Of Consumer Protection Releases Guide With Scam Prevention Tips For First-Time Homebuyers

For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection announced the release of a comprehensive guide with important scam prevention tips for first-time homebuyers. The guide is part two of a five-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers navigate housing scams, which are a continuously growing risk for consumers.

With Increased Fire Danger, DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning Prohibition In Effect Through May 14

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminded New Yorkers today about the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning that lasts March 16 through May 14. With warmer temperatures and lower humidity, the risk of fire increased across the state this week. The Fire Danger Map for the 2023 fire season on DEC’s website is updated with the latest fire conditions.

Oswego Industries’ 17th Annual Golf Tournament Presented By PaperWorks

Oswego Industries, a non-profit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities based in Fulton, NY, has announced its 17th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser at Battle Island Golf Course on Saturday, June 10.

April 11, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Oswego County Today Weekly News Roundup: April 2 – April 8

Oswego County Today presents the top stories from this past week: April 2 – April 8

Tops Raises Over $321,000 In Its 30th Year Helping JDRF Find A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes

Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, was pleased to once again partner with JDRF as they embarked on their 53rd year to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D). This year the campaign began on Sunday, March 5 and ran through Saturday, March 25, 2023.

SUNY Student Assembly Statement Of Solidarity And Support For LBGTQ+ Students: Condemning Discrimination And Harassment On SUNY Campuses

Following is a message from the SUNY Student Assembly condemning discrimination and harassment on SUNY campuses:

Grant Brings New Chapter To Oswego County Literacy Initiative

Thanks to a grant provided by the Richard S. Shineman Foundation, the Oswego County Literacy Initiative is once again making strides in supporting teachers implementing evidence-based practices aimed at increasing students’ literacy rates.

Canalway Trail System Received Over 10 million Visits During COVID-19

The Erie Canalway Trail and the Champlain Canalway Trail continue to receive high levels of use year after year, according to the newly released Who’s on the Trail 2022: Canalway Trail report from Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC). PTNY estimates that the Canalway Trail system as a whole receives roughly 3.55 million visits per year, based on longitudinal count data from electronic counters installed at 24 locations along the Erie and Champlain Canalway Trails over the past five years.