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Katko: Teachers, Schools Need Increased Resources To Maintain Special Education Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 7, 2020 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today led members of New York’s Congressional Delegation in requesting increased federal funding for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there has been one additional case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 69 cases across […]

Oswego County Health Department Reviews COVID-19 Testing Criteria

May 6, 2020 Contributor

Jiancheng Huang, Oswego County Public Health Director, and Dr. Christina Liepke, Medical Director of the Oswego County Health Department, today reviewed new guidelines regarding the New York State Health Department’s COVID-19 testing recommendations.

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Oswego YMCA To Host Free Milk Distribution

May 6, 2020 Contributor

The Oswego YMCA has been added to the sites for free milk distribution on Thursday, May 7. The distribution will take place from approximately 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oswego YMCA located at 265 West First Street in Oswego.

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Katko Calls For Funding To Ensure Frontline Providers Have Access To Mental Health Resources

May 6, 2020 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) called on Congressional Leaders to advance legislation to ensure frontline healthcare providers have access to mental health resources, particularly as they cope with the traumatic impact of treating COVID-19 patients.

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Fulton Common Council Holds Quick Teleconference Meeting

May 5, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Fulton Common Council met briefly tonight, May 5, via teleconference call when councilors approved three resolutions.

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Katko Pushes Relief For CNY Rural Communities

May 5, 2020 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) is pushing for relief for rural communities in Central New York amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oswego Health Reminds Community It’s Safe To Seek Emergency Care

May 5, 2020 Contributor

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, emergencies unrelated to COVID-19 still happen. But a troubling trend is emerging. People with warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or other crisis are putting off going to the emergency room (ER) or urgent care centers as they’re afraid of catching COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 68 cases across the county and of those, 57 have recovered and three have died.

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SUNY Oswego Establishes Student Emergency Fund To Assist Students Impacted By COVID-19

May 5, 2020 Contributor

On Tuesday, May 5, a global day of giving and unity commonly known as #GivingTuesday, SUNY Oswego celebrates the more than 200 donors who have made a gift to SUNY Oswego’s Student Emergency Fund that the college recently established to assist students with unanticipated expenses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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