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Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Available For Zero-Emission School Buses

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million will be made available on a statewide basis for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding available for these buses under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: Senator Calls On Congress To Pass Bipartisan Agreement To Keep Government Open

September 28, 2023 Contributor
With a potential and avoidable government shutdown looming, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today broke down how, if the House GOP does not set aside their differences to pass the Senate’s short-term agreement and prevent a catastrophic government shutdown, the ripple effects will be felt by families and local economies across New York.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Reveals Cost Of Government Shutdown To New York

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the cost of a government shutdown to New York. Gillibrand is calling on Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans to work with Democrats to fund the government and stop jeopardizing Americans’ livelihoods.

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News

Oswego Juvenile Charged With Menacing, Gun Threat

September 28, 2023 Contributor
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Officers from the Oswego City Police Department were dispatched to 195 E Bridge St., Fitzhugh Park Elementary school park, for a menacing complaint with a weapon. Officers were advised through E911 that an unknown male had displayed a gun to a group of juveniles that were in the park.

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Wreaths Across America’s FREE “TEACH” Program Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

September 28, 2023 Contributor
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week to honor and celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Twenty years later, President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a month, from September 15 through October 15. Wreaths Across America’s (WAA) “Teach” program Curriculum Developer Cindy Tatum is excited to share new, free-to-download educator lesson plans for grades K-12 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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