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DEC And Canal Corporation Announce Second Year Protecting New York’s Waters From Aquatic Invasive Species Round Goby

January 26, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Canal Corporation continue to implement a comprehensive effort, including a rapid response plan, to combat the potential spread of the round goby,

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Mexico HS Teacher Earns Spot Among Master Teacher Ranks

January 26, 2023 Contributor

A Mexico High School math instructor is among just 221 educators newly selected statewide for the prestigious New York State Master Teacher Program.

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Fulton’s First Ward Residents Learn About Fulton Block Builder Program.

January 26, 2023 Contributor

In 2022, Dan Farfaglia, Fulton’s First Ward Councilman, and Carolyn Holland, First Ward resident, began organizing their neighbors to start a neighborhood watch program. On January 21, they invited Linda Eagan, Fulton Block Builders (FBB) founder, to the meeting at Mimi’s Diner.

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MVP Health Care Announces $650,000 In Grants To Build Outdoor Fitness Courts With National Fitness Campaign

January 25, 2023 Contributor

MVP Health Care (MVP) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced the second year of a statewide partnership and the availability of $650,000 in funding to build ten to fifteen state-of-the-art outdoor Fitness Courts across communities in New York and Vermont. This announcement builds upon the success of last year’s partnership launch in which MVP and NFC built 21 Fitness Courts throughout New York.

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Expanding High-Demand Nursing Enrollment, SUNY Awards More Than $1.4 Million

January 25, 2023 Contributor

The State University of New York today announced that more than $1.4 million has been awarded from its Nursing Emergency Training Fund to expand campus healthcare degree programs for students interested in pursuing a nursing career. This is the fund’s second investment in less than 12 months, and part of an effort to meet Governor Kathy Hochul’s goal of growing the state’s healthcare workforce by 20 percent over the next five years.

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RCA Reflections To Host ‘You Never Fish the Same Water Twice’

January 25, 2023 Contributor

The next installment of Rice Creek Associates (RCA) Reflections will feature Michael Huynh, a licensed fishing and camping guide and director of campus ministry for the Hall Newman Center at SUNY Oswego, presenting “You Never Fish the Same Water Twice” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Rice Creek Field Station.

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Keybank To Offer SONYMA Loans To Help First Time Homebuyers

January 25, 2023 Contributor

KeyBank is pleased to announce that it offers State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) loans. SONYMA offers low-interest rate mortgage loans and programs to help qualified buyers purchase their first home in the state of New York.

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New York State Poised To Lead Nation In Policy Efforts To Prevent And Reduce Tobacco Use

January 25, 2023 Contributor

According to the American Lung Association’s 21st annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, released today, New York State is in a position to solidify its leadership role on tobacco control policies.

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

January 25, 2023 Contributor

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.

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DEC To Hold Community Meetings On Community Air Monitoring Initiative Progress

January 25, 2023 Contributor

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an additional two meetings to provide progress updates for communities participating in the 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative.

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