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NEW YORK – 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.

DEC Seeks Public Input On Draft Forest Preserve Work Plan Policy

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on a newly developed policy to guide how DEC evaluates and reviews work plans for projects in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve. The draft Commissioner Policy is available for public comment until Feb. 27.

Fulton Block Builders Accepting Applications For 2023 Block Challenge

Fulton Block Builders (FBB) has announced details for its 2023 Block Challenge, a program that offers matching funds to each participating homeowner for exterior home improvements.

OCO to Prepare “Blizzard Bags”

While to date it has been a mild winter Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Nutrition Services is prepared to make sure seniors in the Home Delivered Meals program receive extra attention during the winter months.

Ready to Plug In? Confidently Shop For A Used Electric Vehicle With AAA

AAA is releasing its new Used EV Buyer’s Guide that includes basic information on electric vehicles (EVs) like ownership costs, details to consider before purchasing, and guidance for those who want an EV but need more affordable options.

Oswego Man Sentenced For June 2021 Attempted Murder Conviction

On February 2, 2023, Marcus Miller of Oswego appeared before the Honorable Karen Brandt Brown for sentencing after a trial jury, on November 21, 2022, convicted him of one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Attempted Assault in the First Degree, one count of Assault in the Second Degree, one count of Petit Larceny, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree.

Riverside Artisans Introduces A New Member And Welcomes Back Another Former Member

The Riverside Artisans co-operative introduces a new member and welcomes back a former member to their gallery and shop in downtown Oswego.

KeyBank Leverages Blend To Deliver Digital Mortgage Application Process For Clients

KeyBank is seeing significant results in making home buying easier for clients in the face of a competitive market. A software platform that digitizes the end-to-end mortgage application process for clients looking to purchase or refinance a home, provided by Blend (NYSE: BLND), is helping KeyBank close home loans 17 days faster, on average, than before this platform was integrated.

DEC Reminds Visitors To State Lands To Love Our New York Lands And Leave No Trace™

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded visitors to the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves and all State lands to recreate safely and responsibly and practice Leave No Trace™ this winter.

National Grid Prepares For Forecasted Bitterly Cold Temperatures Across Upstate New York

National Grid is extending evening, overnight and weekend work shifts in preparation for a weather forecast that calls for bitterly cold temperatures, including sub-zero wind chills, across portions of upstate New York through Sunday.