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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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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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Fulton Daily News

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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Oswego Daily News

Open Mic Friday At The Oswego Music Hall March 24

March 22, 2023 Contributor
Oswego Music Hall continues its Open Mic Friday series on March 24. Shows begin at 7:00 p.m.; sign-ups at 6:30. Guest Host Larry Kyle Oswego Music Hall leads off Open Mic Friday and will be followed by performers who sign up that night. Performers have the option to enter the juried songwriter’s competition held every open mic. Winners will perform at the Music Hall’s Season Finale Emerging Artist Showcase to be held in May. Admission is by a cash or check donation.

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