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Oneida County Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 2-8

September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment


(Oneida County, NY – Oct. 2011) October 2-8 is National 4-H Week, and Oneida County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community, and are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world.

Recent findings from Tufts University’s 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that young people in 4-H are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research discovered that the structured learning, encouragement and adult mentoring that 4-H’ers receive play a vital role in helping them actively contribute to their communities.

In Oneida County, more than 300 4-H members and 120 volunteers are involved in 4‑H.  The Oneida County 4-H program reaches over 3000 total youth through after-school programs and other 4-H sponsored activities throughout the year.

Oneida county 4-H members are involved in a wide variety of projects from animals to robotics.  They actively participate in public communication events, community service and project specific shows and competitions.  4-H volunteers guide youth by using their individual expertise and mentoring them throughout the year.  An abundant amount of local, state, and national opportunities are available to those involved in 4-H.  These opportunities and more are available through the 4-H program and help us build our leaders of tomorrow.

Learn how you can become involved in 4-H by calling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County at (315) 736-3394, extension 122 or email Kristi Cranwell at kac292@cornell.edu

Filed Under: Agriculture, Annsville, Augusta, Ava, Barneveld, Blossvale, Boonville, Bridgewater, Camden, Cassville, Chadwicks, Clark Mills, Clayville, Clinton, Constantia, Deansboro, Deerfield, Durhamville, Florence, Floyd, Forestport, Frankfort, Hinckley, Holland Patent, Jewell, Kirkland, Knoxboro, Lairdsville, Lee, Lee Center, Marcy, Marshall, Maynard, McConnellsville, New Hartford, New London, New York Mills, North Bay, North Utica, Old Forge, Oneida Castle, Oriskany, Oriskany Falls, Paris, Prospect, Remsen, Rome, Sangerfield, Sauquoit, Schuyler, Sherrill, Steuben, Stittville, Sylvan Beach, Taberg, Trenton, Utica, Vernon, Vernon Center, Verona, Verona Beach, Vienna, Washington Mills, Waterville, Webb, West Utica, Westdale, Western, Westernville, Westmoreland, Whitesboro, Whitestown, Woodgate, Yorkville, Youth

Searching for the Lost Treasures of Ancient History: Also Known as Antiquing in the Central New York Region

September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 28, 2011) The Central New York Region has everything a traveler could want out of a visit to New York State, from something old (historical landmarks, museums and rustic B&Bs) to something new (state-of-the-art science centers, modern theatrical performances and high-end spas). To emphasize the “something old,” the area is overflowing with quaint shops touting eclectic antiques and collectibles, offering a slice of the region’s rich past. It is truly a picker’s (and a historian’s) paradise.

For starters, the Madison-Bouckville area offers a year-round antique venue with over 30 shops featuring hundreds of dealers, plus the largest antique show in New York State every third week in August. This event, the Madison Bouckville Antique Week, draws more than 2,000 dealers for a weeklong show along one two-mile stretch of Route 20. Another superb find for antique hunters in Madison County is The Market at Oneida Commons, a neat little mall open year-round that’s packed with vintage items, crafts, jewelry, books, furniture, locally-produced Pride of NY foods and other odds and ends that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Cobbler & C. in Sharon Springs, Schoharie County, offers a treasure trove of antiques. Up on the second floor is a wide array of used, but “new to you” goods: a collection of old dishes, glassware, books, magazines and other collectibles.

In Oneida County, the Westmoreland Antique Center features 80 dealer spaces with a vast array of antiques and vintage collectibles like holiday merchandise, milk bottles, postcards and advertising collectibles, plus a vast selection of glassware, china and furniture.

Charlotte’s Antiques in Chenango County welcomes antique enthusiasts to pore over home décor, women’s clothing and jewelry, and rare collectibles, among other specialty items. For Iroquois artifacts, one-of-a-kind classics and various collectibles, Carriage Barn Antiques, Iroquois Antiques and Pheasant Farm Antiques are a few popular stops in the area.

The Little Falls Antique Center in Herkimer County showcases oldies but goodies from 18 dealers. Just a ways down the street, Stone Mill of Little Falls houses everything vintage from lighting, to clothing, to decorative arts and prints, plus local treasures like Oriental carpets from Erie Canal Carpets, sterling silver and cookbooks. The unexpected can be expected in the old factory atmosphere of this 1839 mill built on the banks of the Mohawk River, as the inventory is ever changing. Greater Binghamton’s Clinton Street, aptly named the “Antique Row,” is a hot spot for antiquing, hosting as many as 30 dealers at a given time. The locale makes perfect sense, as Clinton Street itself is an antique – it existed long before the city of Binghamton.

Cooperstown in Otsego County is saturated in antiquing opportunities. More than 50 shops line the area, from main streets to country roads, including NYS Route 7 corridor from Unadilla to Oneonta, the NYS Route 28 corridor from Oneonta to Cooperstown, and US Route 20, the road to the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show. For those seeking a myriad of vintage items, from china and glassware to historic textiles and furniture, shops like Barkley Barn Blue Ribbon Antiques, Lake Antiques and Antiques & Artifacts are must-sees. Even the antiquing venues themselves are fascinating and range from charming homes to old barns brimming with collectibles.

For some, a successful hunt for the perfect antique can take months or even years. The Central New York Region’s seemingly limitless supply of rare antiques and collectibles in dozens of shops across the area, however, can certainly help to shorten the duration of that hunt and make it quite enjoyable along the way.

For more antiquing opportunities and other information about the Central New York Region, check out:www.JustGoCNY.com.

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Art and Culture, Augusta, Ava, Barneveld, Blossvale, Boonville, Bridgewater, Camden, Cassville, Chadwicks, Clark Mills, Clayville, Clinton, Constantia, Deansboro, Deerfield, Durhamville, Florence, Floyd, Forestport, Frankfort, Hinckley, Holland Patent, Jewell, Kirkland, Knoxboro, Lairdsville, Lee, Lee Center, Marcy, Marshall, Maynard, McConnellsville, New Hartford, New London, New York Mills, North Bay, North Utica, Old Forge, Oneida Castle, Oriskany, Oriskany Falls, Paris, Prospect, Remsen, Rome, Sangerfield, Sauquoit, Schuyler, Sherrill, Steuben, Stittville, Sylvan Beach, Taberg, Top Stories, Trenton, Utica, Vernon, Vernon Center, Verona, Verona Beach, Vienna, Washington Mills, Waterville, Webb, West Utica, Westdale, Western, Westernville, Westmoreland, Whitesboro, Whitestown, Woodgate, Yorkville

School’s Open – Drive Carefully

September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
AAA schools open

 

Pictured from left, are, Officer Joseph Dare of the Utica Police Department, Riley Kohl (5 years old), Ella Lorraine (5 years old) and Edward P. Welsh, General Manager – AAA NY Central Region.

(Utica, NY- Sept. 2, 2011) The Utica Police Department and top state

and local officials have joined to urge vigorous public support of AAA’s annual “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign to help preserve the safety of children traveling to and from school.

AAA’s yearly “School’s Open—Drive Carefully” campaign alerts motorists to the special risks to school-age children from motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death for children from five to fourteen years old.

To encourage drivers to exercise caution, Edward Welsh, General Manager of AAA New York’s Central Region said that “AAA will be placing colorful posters bearing the “School’s Open” legend to local police departments and will display them at many busy intersections and school crossings during the month of September.”

Motorists will receive an additional reminder each time they see one of the “School’s Open” bumper stickers, also distributed by AAA New York for display on trucks, buses, official vehicles, school buses and passenger cars. Among the prominent officials who have endorsed AAA’s “School’s Open” campaign this year are: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo; Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Barbara Fiala; Commissioner of Education, John King and Acting Superintendent of State Police, Joseph D’Amico. The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police also supports the campaign.

Officer Joseph Dare similarly endorsed the efforts of AAA New York and reminded motorists, “School’s Open – Drive Carefully.”

Ed Welsh also emphasized the need to show extra caution when driving as schools reopen, since it is then that vacation-minded children are apt to be less careful.  Motorists should be particularly alert for children darting out between parked cars on busy streets.

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Augusta, Automotive, Ava, Barneveld, Blossvale, Boonville, Bridgewater, Camden, Cassville, Chadwicks, Clark Mills, Clayville, Clinton, Constantia, Deansboro, Deerfield, Durhamville, Florence, Floyd, Forestport, Frankfort, Hinckley, Holland Patent, Jewell, Kirkland, Knoxboro, Lairdsville, Lee, Lee Center, Marcy, Marshall, Maynard, McConnellsville, Mohawk Valley, New Hartford, New London, New York Mills, North Bay, North Utica, Old Forge, Oneida Castle, Oriskany, Oriskany Falls, Paris, Prospect, Remsen, Rome, Sangerfield, Sauquoit, Schuyler, Sherrill, Steuben, Stittville, Sylvan Beach, Taberg, Top Stories, Trenton, Utica, Vernon, Vernon Center, Verona, Verona Beach, Vienna, Washington Mills, Waterville, Webb, West Utica, Westdale, Western, Westernville, Westmoreland, Whitesboro, Whitestown, Woodgate, Yorkville, Youth Tagged With: , , , ,

Cultural Resources Council Offers Arts Grants

August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Aug. 30, 2011) The Cultural Resources Council has expanded its role in providing grant support for Central New York artists and public arts programs.

A regional arts agency based in Syracuse, the CRC is now accepting applications for four different arts grant programs serving nine counties.

“The arts are an important element in the vitality of our communities,” said Steven Butler, CRC Executive Director. “In this time of economic retrenchment, we are pleased to offer support for arts activity in a wider geographic area.”

While the geographic reach of the four programs differs, support is now available to artists, not-for-profit organizations and municipalities in Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego and Oswego Counties. Potential applicants should check the specific program descriptions to determine eligibility.

Community Arts Grants are offered to not-for-profit organizations that sponsor community-based arts projects. Grants of $500 to $5,000 are awarded competitively for activities such as performances, arts festivals, exhibitions, public arts classes, mural projects, and many other programs that enhance local cultural life.

Funds are provided by the State and Local Partnership Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), through its Decentralization initiative. Counties served by CRC Community Arts Grants are: Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego. Applications must be received by November 1.

Individual Artist Grants are offered to artists in the visual, performing, literary and media arts for carrying out creative projects that strengthen their connection to the community. Grants of $1,000 are awarded for activities such as the creation of art in public places; the creation of new music, choreography or scripts for public performance; the creation and public dissemination of film or video works.

Funds are provided by the State and Local Partnership Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), through its Decentralization initiative. Counties served by CRC Individual Artist Grants are Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego.

Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) are grants of $200 to $1,500 offered to working artists in all disciplines for specific opportunities that significantly benefit their career development. The CRC is one of eight regional organizations throughout New York who administer this program for the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).

The CRC administers Strategic Opportunity Stipends for artists residing in Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego Counties. Applications must be received by Sept. 12 or April 5.

Art$TART Grants of $500 to $2,000 support creative teaching partnerships between schools (Pre-K through Grade 12) and arts organizations or individual artists.

With funds from the Arts Education Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, the program supports curriculum-related projects in public or private schools of Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.  Applications must be  received by Nov. 15.

Details and application procedures for all CRC arts grant programs are available on the CRC website at www.mycnyarts.org. The website also provides a listing of currently scheduled information meetings throughout Central New York.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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State Police requesting public’s assistance in cemetery desecration investigation

August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Town of Steuben, NY – August 18, 2011) The New York State Police in Remsen are investigating vandalism that was done to a number of older tombstones located in the Penn Mountain Cemetery.

This cemetery is located on the Penn Mountain truck trail in the Town of Steuben. The damage was reported to the State Police on Aug. 17, 2011 and is believed to have occurred sometime within the last two weeks. Seven tombstones, all from the 1800’s, with one dating back to 1815, were severely damaged.

Anyone with any information regarding this vandalism is asked to contact Investigator Tracy Butler (315)-831-4177 or Trooper John Fitzgerald at SP Remsen (315)-831-4112.

 

Filed Under: Cops/Crime/Courts, Remsen, Steuben, Top Stories Tagged With: , , ,

Remsen State Police arrest man for gun possession

July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Remsen, NY – July 19, 2011) The New York State Police in Remsen arrested Matthew M. Dias, 26, of 116 West St. in Boonville, for one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

This arrest came after a woman called 911 to report a verbal altercation between Dias and three other men while at Erwin Park in the Village of Boonville.  As Trooper Eric Boek responded and attempted to interview Dias, Dias fled on a bicycle.

Dias was pursued and Boek witnessed Dias throw an object from his waistband.  The object was later recovered and identified as a 25 caliber pistol.

Dias was arraigned by the Honorable Roger Maclaughlin in the Town of Steuben Court and then remanded to the Oneida County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash or secure bond.  He is to appear in the Village of Boonville Court at 6 p.m. on July 20.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigator Thomas Fort, Jr, SP Marcy BCI at 736-8802.

 

 

Filed Under: Boonville, Cops/Crime/Courts, Remsen, Steuben Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Clayville Man Charged With Multiple Offenses

June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Marcy, NY - June 17, 2011) The New York State Police in Marcy have concluded a month long investigation with the arrest of Shane J. Seeman, 44, of 2288 Dewing Avenue, Clayville.

The Oneida County Child Advocacy Center was initially contacted regarding a subject allegedly providing alcohol to underage teens and subjecting some of the underage females to sexual contact.

After numerous interviews by Inv. Andrew Wilmot, currently assigned to the Child Advocacy Center, and Inv. Chad Tangorra of the Marcy BCI Unit, Seeman was arrested on June 7 and was charged with the following crimes: one Count of third-degree Criminal Sex Act, one count of first-degree Unlawfully Dealing with a Child, one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and one count of third-degree Sexual Abuse for incidents that occurred in the Town of Paris.

He was additionally charged with one count of third-degree Sexual Abuse, one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and one count of Unlawfully Dealing with a Child for an incident that occurred in the Town of Steuben.

Seeman was arraigned in the Town of Paris Court and was committed to the Oneida County Jail on $15,000 bail for the Town of Paris incidents and $5,000 for the Town of Steuben incident.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Clayville, Cops/Crime/Courts, Marcy, Paris, Steuben Tagged With: , , , , ,

Barneveld Man Charged with Burglary

April 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Barneveld, NY - April 7, 2011) On April 7 the New York State Police in Remsen arrested Daniel J. Goodney, 22, of 1420 Mapledale Road, Barneveld and charged him with Burglary in The Second Degree, a class “C” felony.

Goodney is alleged to have unlawfully entered a residence in the Town of Trenton in the month of March 2011 and stole silver items and jewelry.

He was arraigned in the Town of Steuben Court and was committed to the Oneida County Jail on $20,000 bail.

 

 

Filed Under: Barneveld, Cops/Crime/Courts, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton

Griffo Reports Restoration of Tug Hill Commission in Final Budget Agreement

April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Senator Confident that Review of Commission will confirm its continued need

(Albany, NY – April 6, 2011)  State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) confirmed that the New York State Tug Hill Commission’s budget was restored in final Budget agreement passed last week.  The Commission’s $1.2 million dollar budget was initially eliminated and its charter dissolved, as part of Governor Cuomo’s original budget proposal.

The State Tug Hill Commission The Tug Hill Commission is a state funded, regional agency overseen by a board of nine unpaid commissioners – two each from Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, and Oswego counties, and one at-large, serves Lewis, Oneida, Jefferson and Oswego Counties.

“The Governor’s Budget analysts incorrectly targeted a program that was a proven investment for the people of central and northern New York,” said Senator Griffo.  “The Tug Hill Commission had already distinguished itself as being a boon to local municipalities who relied on the Commission’s small professional staff to do work on their behalf, in effect, saving money by not having to hire outside contractors or additional workers.”

Senator Griffo, along with a bi-partisan delegation of members that  included Senator Patty Ritchie, Assemblymembers RoAnn Destito, Will Barclay, Claudia Tenney and Ken Blankenbush, asked the Governor to restore the funding of the Commission and requested that it be included among the other state commissions being reviewed by  the Governor, under his newly-created downsizing commission –  Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE).

“Whether the issue had to do with natural resource concerns, governmental training, Geographic Information Systems / mapping management, or land use and community economic development, dozens of municipal governments were able to work and provide for their residents because they had the Commission available to help fill in the gaps,” Griffo added. “I’m pleased that we were able to restore more than 90% of its funding. We’re also very confident that once the Commission is reviewed by the SAGE commission, they’ll share our opinion of its value.”

Tug Hill Commission Member Arnie Talgo (Steuben – Oneida County) praised the leadership of Senator Joe Griffo in working with his fellow Senator Patty Ritchie and with leadership in the Senate and Assembly on restoring funding for the Tug Hill Commission.  “Senator Griffo sought what the Tug Hill Commissioners were asking for in treating the Tug Hill Commission just like the other 199 independent agencies, task forces and commissions – cutting the Commission’s budget by 10% and subjecting them to the transparent and fair review of the State Agency and Government Efficiency Commission?,” said Talgo.  “We thank Senator Griffo for his efforts on this restoration and equitable treatment” he added.

“The Northern Oneida County towns and villages want to recognize Senator Griffo for his leadership and efforts in restoring funding for the Tug Hill Commission,” said Northern Oneida County Council of Governments (NOCCOG) chairman Robert Sauer (Camden, Oneida County).  “NOCCOG together with four other Tug Hill Councils of Governments, all 4 Tug Hill County Legislatures and 58 Tug Hill towns and villages called for the ‘fair treatment’ of the Tug Hill Commission in the 2011-12 budget,” said Sauer.  Our entire State legislative delegation worked with their leadership and Governor Cuomo on an outcome that is both fair and right for the Tug Hill region,” added Sauer.

Martinsburg Supervisor Terry Thisse (Lewis County) noted that “Tug Hill communities depend on the services of the Tug Hill Commission to leverage the intergovernmental efforts of the region’s towns and villages to protect critical resources such as the Black River and to leverage community development benefits that are dependent upon the region’s natural resources.”  “This river is the lifeblood of our communities and without the assistance of the Commission the 37 communities that border the river would not accomplish the collaboration and partnerships that are necessary to benefit the region’s resources and economy,” said Thisse.   “The work along the Black River, along with the benefits from agriculture, recreation, forestry and improved government efficiency that the Commission helps our towns and villages with, all demonstrate why the region and the Tug Hill Commission are valuable and important to our communities and New York State,” Thisse said.

 

 

Filed Under: Camden, Environment and Nature, Government and Politics, Oneida County Agencies and Organizations, Rome, Steuben

Tenney Encourages all to get Free Cancer Screening

March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

(Steuben, NY – March 2011) In conjunction with the state Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) Cancer Services Program (CSP) Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties and the Oneida County Health Department, Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney (R,C,I-New Hartford) is encouraging all residents to take part in upcoming CSP events in the area for a free cancer screenings. The next event will be held at the Steuben Town Hall, located on the corner of Route 274 and Soule Road in Steuben, on March 29 from 10 am to 3 pm.

 

“With technological and medical advancements, many cancers are much more curable today than ever before. However, early detection is vital in beating cancer. That’s why programs like Cancer Services Program are so vital to our communities – and I strongly encourage residents to take part,” said the Assemblywoman.

 

At the Steuben Health Fair, also funded in part by the Susan G. Komen Foundation, CSP will bring representatives from a variety of local and state agencies, as well as private partners, to help provide free health and wellness advice to citizens.

Participating vendors already include Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, free blood pressure checks by Resource Center for Independent Living’s At Home Independent Care, Take Shape for Life, Oneida County Health Department, Seniors Helping Seniors, New York State’s Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC), Oneida County Office for the Aging, Fidelis Care, Mohawk Valley Perinatal Network, and Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center, who also will be offering free blood pressure checks and BMI (Body Mass Index) screenings.

Faxton St. Luke’s Health Care also will be attending and providing a variety of free screenings including from their Stroke Sense Program, Grip Strength, and adaptive equipment demonstrations from their Occupational Therapy Department, Home Care Services and Medical Information.

 

In addition, Bassett Healthcare’s Mobile Mammography Coach will be on hand and CSP is offering clinical breast exams, mammograms and Pap/pelvic exams. While the coach accepts most insurances, CSP will cover the cost for most uninsured women, 40 years or older, for the breast and/or cervical screenings. This service is by appointment only, even with insurance, so if you would like to attend, please call CSP at 315-798-5248 as soon as possible.

 

At the health fair, CSP also will offer uninsured men and women aged 50 or older a take-home colon cancer screening kit, or a “FIT kit.” Done in the privacy of your own home, the FIT kit can help save your life by early detection of colon cancer. Once the results of your FIT kit are completed, if there is any need for follow-up services, CSP will also generously pay for the cost of these health services.

 

The health fair also offers guests a free lunch as well as raffles throughout the day.  As more vendors continue to confirm their attendance, Assemblywoman Tenney strongly encourages residents to participate. She stated, “CSP is playing a vital role in bringing updated, valuable health care information to residents and I strongly encourage everyone to attend these life-saving events.”

 

Offered in counties throughout the state, CSP hosts local programs for men and women for breast, cervical, and colon-rectal cancer screenings, as well as health fairs where residents can learn more general information, resources and programs that may be helpful, especially in rural communities where access to specialized health professionals may be limited.

 

 

 

 

 

CSP of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties is administered by the Oneida County Department of Health. According to their statistics, the average cost of one year of treatment for colon cancer is $80,000; however, the cost of a screening is $2,000. By offering free screenings, the program has screened 406 men and women in 2010, performed 423 mammograms, 180 cervical cancer screenings, and 7 colonoscopies, in Oneida County alone. Thanks to the program, seven cases of cancer were detected from these screenings – giving these individuals a strong, fighting chance to beat their cancer through early detection.

 

In Oswego County, the American Cancer Society reports that while annual mortality rates have decreased in the county to an average of 5 deaths per week from cancer, the annual incidence rate has increased with an estimated 13 individuals diagnosed each week with cancer. Assemblywoman Tenney is working to reduce these numbers by promoting the work of CSP and encouraging all residents to get checked.

 

For residents unable to attend the Steuben Health Fair, free breast exams, mammograms, and Pap/pelvic exams are available, through the Bassett Healthcare Mobile Mammography Coach, at the upcoming Health and Wellness Fair at the Utica Auditorium on April 16 from 11 am to 3 pm. Although the program is in Utica, the screenings and health fair are not just for Utica residents. Additionally, you do not need health insurance to participate.  However, for a free screening, you must make an appointment by calling 315-798-5248.

 

To find a screening near you, help finding a local doctor, counselor, legal assistance or support services, or for further information, please call CSP at 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) or visit the state Department of Health’s website at www.nyhealth.com.

 

 

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Government and Politics, Health, Oneida County Agencies and Organizations, Steuben
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