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Impersonator Scams Target Seniors

December 24, 2018 Contributor

Financial scams are common problems. The Federal Trade Commission reported that in 2017, more than 100,000 New Yorkers lost approximately $40 million in financial scams. These numbers are probably much higher because people are reluctant to admit they have been scammed and, therefore, do not file a report.

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Put Toy Safety At The Top Of Your List This Christmas

December 18, 2018 Contributor

There is nothing like seeing the joy in a child’s eyes when he or she opens up gifts on Christmas morning. However, as a parent it is just as important to know that the gifts your children get for Christmas are as safe as they are fun.

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Local Smoking Rates Still Too High

December 17, 2018 Contributor

Earlier this year, the State Health Department announced some good news: the statewide adult smoking rate has fallen to 14.2%. This is the lowest level since 1985 when New York began using its current system to track smoking rates and it is below the national average of 15.5%.

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Senator Ritchie’s Community Spotlight: Waddington’s Historic Clark House

December 11, 2018 Contributor

The Christmas spirit is alive and well once again in the village of Waddington this year as one of its most historic buildings is serving as the centerpiece for its third annual “Christmas in Waddington” event.

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Apprenticeship Programs Help Fill Skilled Labor Gaps

December 10, 2018 Contributor

In 2017, the President set a goal to double the number of apprenticeships in the U.S. because there is a great need for skilled laborers due to retiring baby boomers. AARP estimates that 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day, a trend that will continue into the 2030s. Businesses are in need of reliable, skilled employees who can fill the gaps left by retirees.

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Gearing Up For Old Man Winter

December 4, 2018 Contributor

It is that time of year again. Snow has already arrived in most of Central and Northern New York and for many of us, the snow will be begin to be counted in feet. Now is the time to prepare your home, and your vehicle, for what the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting will be a cold and snowy winter.

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National Guard Provides Opportunity to Serve Community Along With Tuition Benefits, Career Path

December 3, 2018 Contributor

When serving in the National Guard, guard soldiers and airmen never know when they will be called to serve the state or country. On the morning of 9-11, two pilots were on alert duty at the Otis Air National Guard Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts when a call came through of a suspected hijacking.

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Backdoor Borrowing Drives New York into Debt Overload

November 26, 2018 Contributor

Each quarter the state’s Division of Budget releases updates to the state’s financial plan. The latest report which was published earlier this month included, once again, details on state debt. As one might guess, with our state’s reputation for spending, the state debt load is among the highest in the nation. Our outstanding debt is nearly $54 billion, second only to California.

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Join Me In Supporting and Saluting Military Families

November 20, 2018 Contributor

November is National Military Family Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to showing support for our country’s more than 2.7 million active duty military family members. That number includes the nearly 15,500 family members of the more than 15,000 troops stationed at Fort Drum.

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Helping Foster Children Find Their Forever Homes

November 19, 2018 Contributor

Thanksgiving is the time of year when families come together to enjoy a special meal and most importantly, each other’s company. It is when people can show how grateful they are for all of life’s blessings, especially our friends and families. Unfortunately, here in the United States, far too many children are still waiting for their forever family to come along.

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