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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today released the 2020-2022 Great Lakes Program Report that highlights collaborative efforts to conserve, restore, protect, and enhance New York’s Great Lakes land and water resources.

Wreaths Across America Honors “The Four Chaplains”

On Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special live event at 1 p.m. EST, from the nondenominational Balsam Valley Chapel and balsam tip lands located in the Downeast Region of Maine. This event is open to the local public and will be streamed on the organization’s ..Official Facebook Page and on Wreaths Across America Radio.

Registration Open For Cycle The Hudson Valley 2023

Registration is now open for Parks & Trails New York’s inaugural Cycle the Hudson Valley tour, which promises to be an unforgettable opportunity to take in the rich history of the valley that helped shape America. The seven-day, 200-mile recreational bicycle tour from the Capital of New York State to the Big Apple is scheduled for July 29 – August 5, 2023.

DEC Encourages Anglers To Safely Enjoy Ice Fishing This Winter

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions.

New York State DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

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.

OHS Music Department To stage Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’

Do these lyrics ring a bell: “Impossible! For a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage?” How about, “Ten minutes ago, I met you…?” Or, perhaps, “In my own little corner in my own little chair, I can be whatever I want to be…?”

Richard S. Shineman Foundation Bids A Fond Farewell To Two Longstanding Board Members

Wrapping up a decade of grant-making in December 2022, the Richard S. Shineman Foundation is bidding a fond farewell to two longstanding board members, Kathy Fenlon and Casey Raymond, who both served on the board since the inception of the foundation.

Price Chopper/Market 32 Campaign Raises $70,000+ For Disabled American Veterans

Price Chopper/Market 32 concluded its November fundraising campaign benefiting Disabled American Veterans (DAV), during which customers were encouraged to round up their totals at the register. $70,400 was raised to directly benefit veterans and their families.

Dec Announces 2023 Exam Dates For Licensed Guides Program

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced exam schedules for individuals seeking to become licensed guides. DEC is offering exams for guiding in camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, whitewater rafting, canoeing or kayaking, and rock or ice climbing.

OHS Students Get An Inside Look At Storm Chasing With Doppler On Wheels

A meteorology lesson at Oswego High School recently gave students a chance to explore storm chasing equipment as the Doppler on Wheels stopped by for a visit.