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The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York will meet on March 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2022, the audio transmission of the meeting will be available to the public via webcast, except for any Executive Session of the Board of Trustees that may be called pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law.

Three People To Be Added To Central Square School District Wall of Distinction

The Central Square School District has announced three alumni who will be honored as the annual recipients of the Wall of Distinction recognition and will be inducted at a ceremony later in March.

An Average Of 22.0 Percent Of New York State Renters Were Behind On Payments; Third Most In U.S.

According to recent data from the STESSA GROUP, growing rent debt and the possibility of widespread evictions from the COVID-19 pandemic have been a major worry for many households and for the economy as a whole.

NYS OASAS Announces Avalability Of More Than $3.2 Million To Support Housing Providers Who Work With Individuals Affected By Substance Use Disorder

The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) today announced the availability of more than $3.2 million in funding for OASAS Permanent Supportive Housing Providers to provide rental subsidies for individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD).

OFA Staff Offers Assistance With HEAP Applications

Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) staff will schedule appointments at locations around Oswego County in March to help seniors apply for assistance paying their fuel bill through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.

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Oswego County Residents Urged To Get Their Vaccinations Up-to-Date

New COVID-19 cases in Oswego County have been in a downward trend in recent weeks due in part to available vaccines.

New York State Reminds Snowmobilers To Ride Safely

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York State Park Police, New York State Police and the Department of Environmental Conservation remind snowmobilers to ride responsibly and exercise caution as they enjoy the state’s abundant snowmobiling opportunities.

Central Square Superintendent Thomas Colabufo Provides Parents/Caregivers Updated NYS Mask Guidelines

The following is updated information from Central Square School District Superintendenet Thomas Colabufo concerning New York State’s school mask mandate:

SUNY Oswego Student Poet Rickey Strachan Publishes Second Book

Valentine’s Day has become a special holiday for SUNY Oswego student Rickey Strachan. For a second year in a row, he published a brand new book of poetry, titled “What I Did With Those Words.”

Fairley Elementary Students Celebrate Read Across America Day, Wacky Wednesday

Students at Fairley Elementary in Hannibal recently celebrated “Dr. Suess Day,” a combination of Wacky Wednesday and Read Across America Day.