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NY National Guard’s 69th Infantry Continues Lead Of NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 14, 2023 Contributor

Although 1,000 Soldiers are deployed in the Horn of Africa, , members of the New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment will still lead the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade down 5th Avenue on March 17.

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Winona Forest Tourathon A Wintery Success

March 14, 2023 Mike Johnson

Perhaps the Luck of the Irish came a few days early, but cross country ski racers were thrilled with the late season conditions that allowed for the Winona Forest Tourathon races to be held on beautiful, fresh snow on the morning of Saturday, March 11, 2023.

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National Grid Increases Staffing, Extends Work Shifts In Anticipation Of Another Round Of Severe Winter Weather

March 13, 2023 Contributor

National Grid has increased staffing and is extending evening and overnight work shifts through Wednesday in preparation for a significant winter storm that is expected to bring prolonged heavy, wet snow and gusty winds to portions of central and eastern New York. In anticipation of the storm, the company has activated its comprehensive emergency response plan, including:

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NYSERDA Announces Agreements On Two Municipally-Owned Sites For Renewable Energy Development

March 13, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced agreements on two municipally-owned sites for potential renewable energy development. Under these memorandums of understanding (MOU), NYSERDA through its Build-Ready Program will work closely with Tompkins County in the Southern Tier and Orange County in the Hudson Valley, to explore the feasibility of developing renewable energy projects on otherwise underutilized lands.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Text Message Surveys Coming To Oswego Police Department

March 13, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announces City of Oswego residents will soon have access to a new community engagement and feedback tools through the PowerEngage solution after an interaction with the Oswego City Police Department. This new service uses text messaging to contact some 911 callers and others that have recently reported or been involved in non-life-threatening incidents.

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Gas Prices Continue To Rise Nationally

March 13, 2023 Contributor

Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.47, up 6 cents since last Monday. One year ago, the price was $4.33. The New York State average is $3.46, up 3 cents since last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $4.45.

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WFRA Iditafat Race Provides Large Crowd With Perfect Conditions

March 12, 2023 Mike Johnson

An easy assessment of an event’s success is a tightly packed parking lot. On the frosty morning of Sunday, March 5, 2023, a steady stream of fat bike-laden vehicles made the climb up the western flank of Tug Hill, heading for the Winona Forest Recreation Association’s famed Iditafat race.

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Pulaski’s Feed It Forward Teams with Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department to Benefit OCO SAF Program

March 12, 2023 Mike Johnson

PULASKI, NY – Pulaski’s Feed It Forward event will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Ringgold Fire Department in downtown Pulaski, New York. The festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue […]

Second Arrest Made For February Incident Where Woman Pushed Her Grandchildren Into Oswego River

March 10, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – On 02/20/23, the City of Fulton Police arrested 46 year old Heather M. Smith of Fulton for pushing her 5 and 3 year old grandchildren into the icy Oswego River. As the investigation progressed, […]

DEC MARKS SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR STATE’S BROWNFIELD CLEANUP PROGRAM

March 9, 2023 Contributor

53 Cleanups Completed in 2022, Including More Than 20 New Affordable Housing Projects 72 New Sites Accepted into Brownfield Cleanup Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced another […]