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Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblymember Pamela Hunter today recognized the Jamesville-DeWitt Boys Volleyball Team for winning the 2022 NYSPHSAA State Division II Championship (NYS Public High School Athletic Association).

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Oasas Announces The Availability Of Lifesaving Resources To Address The State’s Opioid Crisis

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced new distribution plans for overdose reversal medication naloxone (known as Narcan) and fentanyl test strips. OASAS has just introduced a new easy-to-use ordering mechanisms for all OASAS and Office of Mental Health (OMH) service providers.

Black History Matters First Week

The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum provides descriptions of the Black History Matters free online videos for the first week of February 2023. The programs will be released at midnight on www.YouTube.com/@AbolitionHallofFame.

Oswego County Joins Statewide High Visibility Engagement Campaign

Oswego County STOP-DWI Interim Coordinator Robert Lighthall announced today that Oswego County police agencies will participate in a special campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI high visibility engagement campaign begins Friday, Feb. 10 and runs through Monday, Feb. 13.

Oswego Native Dr. Mary Walker Receives Two Federal Honors

Oswego Town Historian George DeMass announced the late Dr. Mary Walker – Oswego native, Civil War surgeon, women’s rights activist and abolitionist – will receive two new honors by the federal government.

Local Agencies Partner To Offer Senior Driver Information

The Oswego County Traffic Safety Board (OCTSB) is partnering with the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to host a free informational session and activity for older adults in Oswego County! The event begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the SUNY Oswego Business Resource Center, 121 E. First St., Oswego.

Dec And Partners Conduct Second Year Of Adirondack Moose Research Project

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the second year of a moose research project in the Adirondack region. This year, 19 moose were fitted with GPS collars as part of a multi-year project assessing moose health and population.

Sawyer Fredericks Performs At The Oswego Music Hall Feb. 11

Americana singer-songwriter Sawyer Fredericks will take Oswego Music Hall’s National Stage on Saturday, Feb. 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake St., Oswego, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Oswego County Veterans’ Services Offers Satellite Hours In Oswego And Pulaski

The Oswego County Veterans’ Services Agency (VSA) is holding weekly office hours in Oswego and Pulaski to make services more accessible to veterans.

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Black History Month Exhibit Opens In NYS Capitol

Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the 2023 Black History Month exhibit in the New York State Capitol places a spotlight on the first Black elected officials to serve New York in the State Legislature, their legislative priorities, and accomplishments. The exhibit is located in the Governor’s Reception Room on the Capitol’s second floor and will run through the end of February.