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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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HUD Awards $3.2 Million To Fight Housing Discrimination In New York

March 23, 2023 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $54 million to 182 fair housing organizations across the country under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). The grants will provide $28,200,000 to support the efforts of national, state, and local fair housing entities working to address violations of the Fair Housing Act and helping to end discrimination in housing. In addition, HUD provided $26,350,000 in funding to its second and third year Private Enforcement Initiative grantees to continue fair housing enforcement efforts nationwide. A state-by-state breakdown of the awardees is available here.

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Missing Richland Teen Located

March 23, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office has located Jayson and he is safe.

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Pathfinder Bank Continues To support Fulton Block Builders

March 22, 2023 Contributor

“Pathfinder Bank supports the community in countless ways” Fulton Block Builder (FBB) Administrative Director Linda Eagan said. “This year’s donation to the FBB program is critical in helping us reach our 2023 ffundraising goal of $50,000. What’s equally important is the bank inspires its employees to be civically engaged- several employees are FBB volunteers.”

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