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CNY Region Meets Requirements To Begin Phase One Of Reopening Friday

May 14, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Central New York region, which includes Oswego County, has now met all the requirements needed to begin the first phase of reopening tomorrow, May 15. “Phased reopening does not mean the […]

Oswego Classroom Teachers’ Association Support Essential Workers Of Oswego Health

May 14, 2020 Contributor

A group of 425 teachers and teaching assistants who are members of OCTA (Oswego Classroom Teachers’ Association) have been finding unique ways to give back to their students and those on the front lines during this mandated “stay at home” order.

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Katko Announces USCIS Change To Give CNY Hospitals Greater Flexibility In Meeting Region’s Evolving Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 13, 2020 Contributor

Following advocacy by U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), today the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new guidance enabling physicians holding H-1B visas to practice telemedicine, and providing local hospitals with the necessary flexibility to meet increased demand for medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been no additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is 74 cases across the county and of those, 62 have recovered and three have died.

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YMCA Receives Grant To Support Emergency Childcare For First Responders, Community Shepherding Program

May 13, 2020 Submitted article

The Fulton Family YMCA has been awarded an $11,000 grant to support two programs that are responses to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Barbecue May 30 To Give Hot Meals To Oswego Families In Need

May 13, 2020 Contributor

Oswego’s Blessings in a Backpack program will step up its fight against hunger this month when program volunteers turn their annual chicken barbecue fundraiser into a drive-through barbecue for local families in need.

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Fulton BOE Discusses Continuity Of Learning Plan

May 13, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Fulton City School District Board of Education held a three hour long meeting last night, May 12, where the board discussed the continuity of learning during the pandemic.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

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 74 cases across the county and of those, 61 have recovered and three have died.

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Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Invest $4 Billion To Close Growing Education Gap Amid Pandemic

May 12, 2020 Contributor

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to invest $4 billion in educational funding in the next relief package to ensure students have access to technology and broadband in order to continue their education during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The Shineman Foundation Awards First Round Grants For 2020

May 12, 2020 Contributor

The escalating COVID-19 pandemic in March necessitated a delay until this month in the Richard S. Shineman Foundation’s focus on its usual first round of grant applications.

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