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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second round of competitive grants for the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program.

Oswego County Launches Free Home-Based Child Care Business Program

Several business, education and support agencies are joining forces to help people become New York State registered and licensed in-home child care providers.

NOAA Hosts Another Round Of Public Meetings On Proposed National Marine Sanctuary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding public meetings to offer communities another opportunity to learn about and provide input on its proposal to designate a national marine sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario.

DEC To Host Virtual Public Information Session For Round 16 Of Urban And Community Forestry Grants

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Urban and Community Forestry Program will host an informational webinar on March 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in advance of the release of the Round 16 Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program Grant Request for Applications (RFA).

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Oswego County Health Department Supports Residents In Their Quest For Good Health

The Oswego County Health Department hosts a variety of classes in March that focus on chronic disease management and suicide prevention. These workshops are free and open to Oswego County residents. Each event provides a safe and welcoming environment for people to have discussions with trained professionals about physical and mental health.

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Income Minimum For Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Raised At OCSD

In a move aimed at providing relief to the elderly during a time of high inflation and costs, the Oswego City School District passed a measure allowing more district senior citizens to benefit from property tax exemption savings.

Huhtamaki Kicks off Fulton Block Builders Fundraising Campaign

Mark Southwick, Huhtamaki Plant Manager for Fulton Operations, presented Fulton Block Builders (FBB) Administrative Director Linda Eagan with a check for $3,000 to support FBB’s community revitalization grant program.

New York Department Of State Announces Grants Are Now Available For Coal-Impacted Communities In Southern Tier And Western New York Regions

The New York Department of State today announced the availability of up to $65 million in grants in FY 2023 for coal-impacted communities across Appalachia, including in the Southern Tier and Western New York regions of New York State.

SNAP Emergency Allotment Benefits Ending in February

February is the last month Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive an additional Emergency Allotment (EA) in their monthly benefits. In March, their allowance will return to pre-pandemic amounts.

DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

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.