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New York Department of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Alerts New Yorkers About Romance Scams

February 10, 2023 Contributor
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning New Yorkers about romance and sextortion scams and is offering information and tools to help identify and outsmart scammers who prey on people’s emotions and trust.

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Helping Motorists Spot Roadside Workers

February 10, 2023 Contributor
Helping stranded motorists on the side of the road should not be one of America’s most lethal jobs, but it is. On average, two emergency responders, including tow workers, are struck and killed every month by a driver who fails to obey the law by moving over to an adjacent lane and allowing the roadside rescuers the space to operate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roadside crashes are notably deadly for tow workers. Government data shows that tow operators are killed at a rate of almost 43 deaths per 100,000 workers, compared to just three for all other industries.

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OCO’s SAF Program Invites Community to Uplift Healthy Relationships During Annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 9, 2023 Contributor
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), a campaign to amplify the needs of youth and their experiences with dating abuse. This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

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SUNY Chancellor King Announces Significant Step To Recognize Demonstrated Learning Towards Degree Completion, Workforce Advancement

February 9, 2023 Contributor
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced a significant expansion of SUNY’s policy on Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) that awards academic credit for learning that takes place outside of the traditional classroom, including on-the-job training, military experience, apprenticeships, industry certifications, and more.

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