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Teens: We’ve Seen Enough – We Want Our Change

Adrianna Greco

More than 130 teens came together in Buffalo recently to send a clear message: They have seen enough in-store tobacco marketing, and they want their change. On Aug. 11, Reality Check youth from across New York State rallied together to send the message that dangerous tobacco marketing should be removed from stores where kids shop.

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Oswego Daily News

New Program Combines Boxing, Education

Grant Lewis and Kahlil Jones prepare to spar. The two students at  the new gym say they are learning to box - but also the importance of  getting a good education.

A new boxing club in the Port City teaches youngsters the basics of the sport – but also stresses the importance of a good education. Focusing on leadership and responsibility, the organizer hopes to curb some of the city’s troubles with youth. […]

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Oswego Daily News

Scriba Teens Train With, Assist Firefighters

<p>Derek Natoli (RAM) is repelling while First Assistant Chief Lora Wehrmann watches from below.</p>Many youngsters have dreams of one day becoming a firefighter. For a group of teen-agers in Scriba, that dream is becoming a reality. They all have part-time or full-time jobs. Some are taking summer classes to get ahead of the game and all are giving much of their free time to the Scriba Volunteer Fire Department. […]

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego Business Plans Teen Events

Owner of Red Planet wants to hold events from 5-9 p.m. Thursdays. The activities, targeting teen-agers, would include live bands. The full council will consider the proposal Monday night. City officials believe it could alleviate the problems at the farmers’ market caused by some teen-agers. […]