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New York State Climate Justice Working Group Finalizes Disadvantaged Communities Criteria To Advance Climate Justice

March 28, 2023 Contributor

New York State today announced the Climate Justice Working Group’s (CJWG) finalization of the criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities. Following today’s CJWG vote, the criteria is enacted and will guide the equitable implementation of New York’s ambitious Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) provisions that prioritize disadvantaged communities by requiring reductions in air pollution and climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions and targeting clean energy and energy efficiency investments.

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I-81 Northbound Ramps At Exits 24A & 24B To Close To Traffic On Monday, April 3

March 27, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that the I-81 northbound ramps at exits 24A and 24B will close to traffic beginning Monday, April 3. The ramps provide access to Old Liverpool Road and Onondaga Lake Parkway in the Town of Salina. The closures are necessary to facilitate bridge deck and joint repairs and are expected to take up to two months for completion.

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April Break Week At The MOST

March 27, 2023 Contributor

The MOST will be OPEN every day for April break week (Spring break week), starting Saturday, April 1, through Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (closed Sunday, April 9).

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Jennifer Knapp Named Dean Of SUNY Oswego’s School Of Communication, Media And The Arts

March 27, 2023 Contributor

Jennifer L. Knapp has been named dean of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts (SCMA) at SUNY Oswego, effective March 30, 2023. Knapp is no stranger to Oswego’s academic community and is uniquely positioned to lead the SCMA and its more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students, and nearly 100 full-time faculty.

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Suny Student Assembly Leaders To Advocate For Students’ Priorities In Albany Budget Negotiations

March 27, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Student Assembly President Alexandria Chun and Executive Director of Policy Brennan Gorman will travel to Albany to meet with legislators and advocate for SUNY students’ priorities in the ongoing budget negotiations.

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Gas Prices Steady As Demand Rises

March 27, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.44, the same as last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.24. The New York State average is $3.42, down 2 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.35.

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Announcing A Funding Opportunity For FY23 Conservation Innovation Grants In New York

March 26, 2023 Contributor

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of up to $500,000 for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in New York. Funding will be awarded to applications that support the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies that further natural resource conservation on private lands. Our FY23 state conservation priorities are climate resilience, urban agriculture, and organic agriculture.

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USDA Seeking Applications To Expand Conservation Assistance To Underserved Producers

March 26, 2023 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

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SNAP-Ed New York, OFA Offer Healthy Eating Community Workshops

March 26, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) received grant funding from the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOA) through SNAP-Ed New York to offer older adults the evidence-based health promotion program, “Eat Healthy, Be Active,” which is focused on improving healthy eating.

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Spring Into A New Career At Oswego County Job Fair April 13

March 26, 2023 Contributor

Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) presents a spring job fair on Thursday, April 13 at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego. The event runs from 3 to 6 p.m., bringing local employers, training institutions and job applicants together for a variety of career and training opportunities.

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