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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

March 24, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.

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Oswego Industries Announces Retirement Of CEO, Laurie Davis

March 24, 2023 Contributor

Oswego Industries Board of Directors recently announced that the non- profit organization’s CEO, Laurie Davis, will retire after nearly 28 years with the agency.

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DEC Announces Confirmed Outbreak Of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza At Reynolds Game Farm

March 24, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus affecting the Reynolds Game Farm pheasant population.

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Dec Hosts 15th Annual National Archery In Schools Tournament

March 23, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently hosted the 15th annual state archery tournament for New York school students at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Approximately 35 schools from across the state participated in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) state 2023 tournament.

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AAA Associate Becomes A U.S. Citizen

March 23, 2023 Contributor

CNY Fleet technician Mohamed Sillah takes pride in his work and country, inspires AAA hiring spree AAA Western and Central New York is proud to announce that Fleet Technician Mohamed Sillah has become aU.S. citizen.

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New York State Economy Added 21,200 Private Sector Jobs in February 2023

March 23, 2023 Contributor

According to to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 21,200, or 0.3%, to 8,233,700 in February 2023. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.2% in February 2023.

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Burn Ban In Effect Throughout New York State

March 23, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Fire Coordinator Shane Laws reminds county residents about the annual New York State burn ban on all open burning. It began on Thursday, March 16 and remains in effect through Sunday, May 14.

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Call For Entries Annual Oswego County Student Art Show And Competition

March 23, 2023 Contributor

Students living in Oswego County in grades seven through 12 including public, private and homeschools, are invited to submit their best art for the 27th annual Oswego County Student Art Show & Competition.

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DEC Announces Suspected Case Of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza At Reynolds Game Farm

March 23, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a suspected outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus at Reynolds Game Farm affecting the farm’s pheasant population. DEC began investigation over suspicious deaths on March 20, and initial test results indicate a possible outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza (AI) virus. DEC is working closely with animal health experts at the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratory to determine next steps at the farm.

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