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Gillibrand: Free meals for K-12 students amid rising grocery, gas prices " Oneida Dispatch
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (370+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY held a virtual press conference May 20 to call for passage of her Universal School Meals Program Act, legislation that would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack to all schoolchildren. The'Universal School Meals Program…...
Local officials hold boater's safety forum in Sylvan Beach
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (700+ words) The law enforcement agencies present want to stress the importance of wearing life jackets, the zero-tolerance position they take on those who operate boats while intoxicated, and the requirement enacted January 1, 2025, that all operators of motorized vessels must have a…...
Questions and answers from the "Car Doctor" " Oneida Dispatch
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (187+ words) Q. My daughter has a 2018 Ford Flex. When the air conditioner is on, the driver's side vent is cold, the rear is cool, but the front passenger side vent is blowing hot air. Do you have any ideas? Q. I was watching…...
THC drinks are exploding at bars, breweries and restaurants " but will they last? – Oneida Dispatch
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1240+ words) Just as THC beverages hit the mainstream and saturate major markets, an existential threat looms....
Smullen: Albany Democrats cannot spend away crisis they created
1+ week, 4+ day ago (177+ words) As New York's state budget remains stalled, Assemblyman Robert Smullen, R, C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks, commented on what he considers the chaos coming out of the Democratic-controlled Capitol. "Despite holding unilateral power, Albany Democrats' internal in-fighting is leaving school…...
Senator Rachel May, Advocates Rally to Prepare New York for Extreme Rain Events
1+ week, 6+ day ago (684+ words) Oneida Dispatch ALBANY, NY " As the severe weather season begins, advocates rally at the Capitol to ensure New York is Rain Ready for extreme weather. Senator May sponsors the Rain Ready bill (S4071 A), which would give certain water and sewer authorities…...
Senate Passes Senator Rachel May's Bill to Protect Private Student Loan Borrowers " Oneida Dispatch
2+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) Senate Passes Senator Rachel May's Bill to Protect Private Student Loan Borrowers Oneida Dispatch Senator Rachel May announced Senate passage of legislation (S5598 A) to strengthen protections for private student loan borrowers as more students turn to higher-cost private loans with fewer…...
Griffo pushes for healthcare workers safety legislation
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (359+ words) While serving as a panelist for SUNY Upstate Medical University's recent "Respect and Heal Conference," New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R, C-Rome continued his advocacy for legislation, policies and procedures that would prevent workplace violence in healthcare settings. Griffo's…...
Questions and answers from the "Car Doctor" – Oneida Dispatch
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (101+ words) Q. When I drive my 2003 Honda Accord, sometimes three warning lights come on at the same time for a second or two. These are the battery light, red brake lamp, and car door open light. Where should I start looking? A. I…...