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New York Department Of State Announces 2023 Forest Economy Grants Are Available For Northern Border Communities

February 17, 2023 Contributor

The New York Department of State today announced the availability of up to $7 million in grant funding in FY 2023 for Northern border communities through the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) 2023 Forest Economy Program.

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Sen. Schumer Secures $1 Million Staffing Grant To Hire Four Fulton Firefighters

February 17, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

With the support of Sen. Chuck Schumer, the City of Fulton Fire Dept. has been awarded a $1.062 million grant to hire four new firefighters, said Fulton Fire Chief Adam Howard.

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Fulton Mayor Deanna Michaels Announces Final Term In State Of The City Address

February 17, 2023 Shea O'Malley

Mayor Deana Michaels gave her State of the City address Wednesday evening, February 15. Coming up on the final year in her four-year tenure as mayor, Michaels thanked city officials, city departments and residents for their hard work, diligence and resilience throughout the last few years.

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Zonta’s Maker Madness Event Planned For March 4

February 17, 2023 Contributor

The Zonta Club of Oswego will hold its popular Maker Madness event on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the SUNY Oswego Penfield Library. Maker Madness is a free, family event where people of all ages can come to learn, play and create.

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Travelers Look to Escape To Warmer Destinations

February 16, 2023 Contributor

2023 is already proving to be a busy year for travel, and the upcoming school break will be the perfect example as airports are expected to be very busy. Some travelers are taking a long weekend for the President’s Day holiday while many families are taking advantage of mid-winter break from area school districts to escape for the whole week.

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Mayor Deana Michaels To Serve On Oswego County Micron Steering Committee

February 16, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

Fulton Mayor Deana Michaels recently joined the Oswego County Micron Steering Strategy Committee, led by SUNY Oswego, to position the county to capitalize on the opportunities presented by Micron’s investment in our area.

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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Prior Learning Assessment Expansion At Jefferson Community College To Help Adult Learners, Current/Former Military Service Members

February 16, 2023 Contributor

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that Jefferson Community College will build on its Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program of granting college credits for demonstrated learning outside the traditional classroom, including military experience, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and industry certifications.

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NYS Homes, Community Renewal And Community Preservation Corporation Announce Applications Open For $250 Million Climate Friendly Homes Fund

February 15, 2023 Contributor

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas and The Community Preservation Corporation today announced that applications for New York’s new $250 million Climate Friendly Homes Fund (CFHF) are now open.

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SUNY Oswego Student Storytelling Performances Feb. 23 To Showcase Expressive Arts As Therapy

February 15, 2023 Contributor

Two storytelling performances on Thursday, Feb. 23, will showcase the work of students in SUNY Oswego’s expressive arts therapy minor while showing storytelling’s power in helping the healing process.

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March Food Sense Orders Now Being Accepted

February 15, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps offers the Food Sense program of the Central New York Food Bank. Any residents of the Oswego area who would like to stretch their food dollars may order March Food Sense packages until Noon on Friday, March 10. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy. Thirty-three Oswego families used the program in January.

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