Only a month remains for lovers of Oswego’s rich maritime history to enjoy a guided tour of the city’s famous West Pierhead Lighthouse. Tours end September 29 for the 2023 season. All tours require a boat ride from Wright’s Landing to and from the lighthouse. Tours cost $30 for adults and $20 for children age 12 and under. Free admission to the H. Lee White Maritime Museum is included in the ticket price. […]
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is encouraging summer youth programs statewide to incorporate Career Jumpstart! into their curriculums to help prepare young people for success after high school. NYSDOL and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) launched the pilot program in the summer of 2021 in partnership with faith-based organizations in the New York City area. As part of the program, participants were given the opportunity to explore career options and develop plans for their futures. Early career development helps young New Yorkers make informed career choices, resulting in lower student debt, more fulfilling careers, self-sufficient lifestyles, and a skilled workforce for our robust economy. […]
Summer is in full swing, and Independence Day weekend is going to be full of pool parties and beach getaways. Unfortunately, every year in the United States, there are an estimated 4,000 unintentional drownings, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Drowning is also one of the leading causes of unintentional death in children between the ages of 1 and 9, while children ages 1–4 have the highest drowning rates. Most drownings among children aged 1–4 happen in swimming pools. Many of these fatalities occur even with supervision. AAA Insurance has tips leading into pool season for parents and caregivers. […]
The Upstate New York Poison Center sees the most calls in July and August each year. Many factors are at play, including children being out of school, routines are off, and exposure to new potential poisons. Our poison center last July and August received nearly 9,500 calls. More than one-third of those calls were for children 12 and under. […]
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