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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator Mannion And Assemblymember Rosenthal Announce Addition Of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) To State’s Routine Newborn Screening Panel

September 27, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal today announced the addition of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV,) the leading cause of viral birth defects, to the New York State Department of Health’s routine newborn screening panel. The virus is transmitted through infectious body fluids and is commonly passed in utero, affecting one in 200 births. If not identified quickly, CMV can lead to permanent hearing and vision loss, developmental and motor delays, microcephaly and seizures.

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Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Announces Creepy Crawl Halloween Event To Be Held October 26-28  

September 27, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the City of Oswego will host the fourth annual “Creepy Crawl” Halloween event. The event will feature a Halloween themed walk through the east side train tunnel lined with live Halloween characters, props, decorations, food, and drinks. Live entertainment across the street in Rotary Park will feature local bands “Natural Medicine” on Thursday the 26th, “Bonfire: A Tribute to AC/DC” on Friday the 27, and “Cold Front” on Saturday the 28

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USDA To Begin Issuing $1.75 Billion To Agricultural Producers Through Critical Emergency Relief Programs 

September 27, 2023 Contributor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will begin issuing more than $1.75 billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. 

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