Senator Charles Schumer announced he is pushing legislation in the Senate that will seek to ban e-cigarette companies from marketing their battery-powered nicotine devices directly to children. His action comes in light of a recent study that revealed that kids who smoke e-cigarettes are more likely to eventually smoke conventional cigarettes than those who do not.
The Oswego County Health Department will hold eight rabies clinics at locations around Oswego County this year. All clinics will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The first clinic will be March 26, at the County Highway Garage, 31 Schaad Drive, Scriba.
________________________________Deputies investigating the accident report that the pedestrian, Maja Files (16) of Sunrise Drive, Hannibal, was attempting to cross West Genesee Street with a friend in a south bound direction, against the green traffic light, when she walked into the path of an east bound Toyota Scion vehicle being operated by a Rickey Hawkins (54) of Manchester Road, Geddes.
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The fourth annual Oswego War of 1812 Symposium will be held from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6. The symposium will be held at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego. This will be the first symposium where SUNY Oswego students are encouraged to participate in the War of 1812 research paper competition. Students interested in competing must follow the requirements for the contest.
Today’s News In The Raider: Bodley artists put their talents to work in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
________________________________On Thursday, EffectiveNY founder Bill Samuels announced the appointment of John T. Sullivan Jr., a former New York Deputy Medicaid Inspector General and former mayor of Oswego, as upstate director.
________________________________It’s frustrating to know that someone would abuse a program designed to help children and families in need and let people get back on their feet. That’s why reports that some people are using their taxpayer-paid welfare benefits to pay for tobacco, alcohol, even trips to nightclubs, really touch a nerve.
________________________________This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General’s report on Smoking and Health. That report was the first federal government report linking smoking to ill health, including lung cancer and heart disease. Fifty years ago, about 42% of adults smoked. Today’s rate is 18%. The lower smoking rate has saved numerous lives. Our state rate, 17%. Unfortunately, our regional smoking rate is estimated to be even higher.
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Mostly sunny with some scattered clouds today. High near 40.
On the local level the ENACTUS organization is a club whose mission is to empower people in need by applying business and economic concepts in an entrepreneurial approach to improve the quality of life and standard of living.
________________________________The Oswego City School District Board of Education will be conducting its committee and regular meetings on Tuesday at the Oswego High School Anthony J. Murabito Media Center. Committee meetings will commence at 5 p.m. with curriculum, finance and personnel while the regular meeting will follow immediately.
________________________________Team slots are disappearing quickly for this year’s OCO Retro Bowl, the annual bowling tournament fund raiser to benefit Oswego County Opportunities. Retro Bowl takes place on April 5, at Lakeview Lanes. OCO holds this fundraiser every spring to help support its programs and services.
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Great 2 bedroom, 1 bath home on nearly 1 acre in the Town of Scriba.
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In an effort to push the Budweiser International Classic 200 entry list beyond the 40 mark, Oswego Speedway has committed a minimum of $500 to start the weekend’s last chance qualifier, known as the ‘Bud Light B-Main.’
________________________________For the first time since 2007, Oswego Speedway will again award guaranteed starting positions to drivers for the upcoming running of the 58th annual Budweiser International Classic 200 for Novelis Supermodifieds.
________________________________The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team fell 3-0 to No. 2 Elmira in the second ECAC Women’s West Semifinal matchup at Stafford Ice Arena on Saturday night. With the loss, the Lakers fall to 17-9-1 on the year while the Soaring Eagles advance to face No. 1 Plattsburgh in the championship game on Sunday.
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Marilou P. (Huberth) and James R. Santoro of Oswego recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on February 22, 1964, in Fayetteville, NY.
________________________________Connor Falise turns three years old on February 23.
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The Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce will be posting Chamber news and information on Oswego County Today.
This report courtesy of the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning. Oswego River report: The river has been under 10,000cfs for several days. This morning it is flowing at 7,020cfs. This makes some areas along the river … Continue reading
1. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the IRS and is your voice at the IRS. 2. We help taxpayers whose problems are causing financial difficulty. This includes businesses as well as individuals. 3. You may be eligible for … Continue reading
If you contribute to a retirement plan, like a 401(k) or an IRA, you may be eligible for the Saver’s Credit. The Saver’s Credit can help you save for retirement and reduce the tax you owe. Here are five facts … Continue reading