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On New Year’s Day, First Day Hikes are being held across the nation in collaboration with state parks and the National Parks Service. First Day Hikes are designed to encourage people to begin the New Year by reconnecting with the outdoors and to help people keep the common New Year's resolution to be healthier. More than 50 First Day Hikes are being held in New York State.

Looking back at 2016, there are many accomplishments worth noting and other items that remain on the to-do list.

The 2017 legislative session is underway in Albany. Pursuant to the state constitution, the Governor is required during every session to communicate to the legislature the condition of the state. This, in the modern era, has been known as the Governor’s State of the State address. Traditionally, it has been given in early January by means of a speech in the Assembly chamber.

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today announced that there is a new SAFE Act requirement taking effect. Pistol permit holders are now being required to recertify every five years in order to maintain a pistol permit. Previously, pistol permits were issued for life barring a felony conviction or mental illness.

Friends of Fort Ontario AmeriCorps staffer Corey King will lead a unique First Day Hike at 10 a.m. New Year’s Day around the 75-acre Fort Ontario National Registered District.

Nowadays finding an appropriate makeup look is turning into a time-consuming headache for those of us rushing to begin the day. This week I will be discussing easy holiday makeup looks for any occasion, and also some drug-store brand dupes that are borderline identical to more expensive department store brands.

Oswego County Opportunities, one of the largest non-profit human service providers in Oswego County, is teaming up with Greene’s Ale House, in Oswego, for a night of fun and fundraising.

Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske presented Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) with a framed copy of the official Harborfest poster today at Harborfest headquarters in Oswego.

Oswego Harborfest is pleased to announce that a winning design has been picked for the 2018 festival poster.