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National Agriculture Week Cultivates Fitzhugh Park Second-Graders’ Knowledge Of Farming

April 2, 2023 Contributor

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School second-graders recently celebrated National Agriculture Week by getting their hands dirty planting tomato and basil seeds.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Encourages New Yorkers To Submit Feedback For Transgender Employment Study

April 2, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced a call for New Yorkers to submit public comments for its transgender employment study in line with Transgender Day of Visibility. In August, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation directing NYSDOL to conduct a study on the employment rate of transgender New Yorkers.

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Oswego County Is First In State To Receive Approval For NYS HELP Program

April 2, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Civil Service announced Oswego County has been approved for its Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program. The County received approval on March 15, making it the first in the state to utilize this new program to help with recruitment efforts.

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Oswego County Household Hazardous Waste Facility Opens May 3

April 1, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Household Hazardous Waste Facility re-opens for the season on Wednesday, May 3, giving residents the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted chemicals, pesticides and other hazardous waste products.

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Celebrate Spring Break With Screen-Free Activities April 1 To 8

April 1, 2023 Contributor

Looking to shake up over spring break without traveling? Disconnect from electronic devices and re-connect with each other by participating in Screen-Free Week! Organizations throughout Pulaski, Sandy Creek, Richland, Williamstown and Altmar offer a variety of non-electronic activities for families to enjoy during the school break.

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Oswego County Health Department Announces April Workshops

April 1, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department hosts workshops and classes in April that are focused on fall prevention for seniors and suicide prevention. Free and open to the public, each event provides a safe and welcoming environment for residents to have discussions with trained professionals regarding physical and mental health.

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Oswego City School District Welcomes Interim Superintendent Jeffrey Gordon

April 1, 2023 Contributor

Oswego City School District Interim Superintendent Jeffrey Gordon takes the Oath of Office Thursday afternoon as he is officially welcomed into the District.

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‘History On Tap’ Highlights Riverside Cemetery Research

April 1, 2023 Contributor

The next ‘History on Tap’ features an illustrated presentation on research of notable Oswegonians buried in Riverside Cemetery. Presented by Marilyn Huntington and Caroline Lamie of Fort Ontario State Historic Site, the program begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 in the Riverview Room at G.S. Steamers Restaurant in the Clarion Hotel, 70 E. First St., Oswego. Admission is free.

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Dec To Close Region 6 Seasonal Access Roads And Associated Gates On March 31

March 31, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that effective Friday, March 31, Region 6 will be closing all gates to snowmobile trails and mud gates on seasonal access roads on Forest Preserve, State Forest, and Conservation Easement lands due to spring thaw and muddy conditions. DEC Region 6 is comprised of Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Herkimer, and Oneida counties.

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SUNY Oswego Physics Professor Publishes Third Book With Former Students

March 31, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego Physics Professor Carolina Ilie continued a winning collaboration in working with former students to publish “Classical Mechanics: Problems and Solutions” –- a textbook to help faculty members and students studying this field of physics.

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