Month: August 2010
Council Splits, But Approves 50% Hike in Sewer Rates
Oswego homeowners and businesses will soon pay a lot more for the use of the city’s sewer system. The Common Council voted Monday night to increase sewer fees by 50% to pay for a court-ordered separation of the city’s west side system.
Senate Shows Support for Farmers, Votes Down Labor Bill
State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine said today that the open and public debate on farm worker legislation over the past year has brought to light the damage this legislation would have on New York State’s farms. As a result, the bill was defeated on the floor of the Senate today.
New York Farm Bureau Appreciates Senator Aubertine’s “No” vote on Omnibus Farmworker Labor Bill
Growing Support for Energize NY Encouraging
State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine today commended his colleagues in the Assembly—from all parts of the state—who have come on board in support of Energize New York as a new and improved successor to Power for Jobs.
Last Bills Finally Conclude Long Overdue Budget
This was one of the latest budgets in state history and, unfortunately for New Yorkers it is also one of the worst.
Cierra Lynn Stevenson
Cierra Lynn Stevenson was born in Oswego Hospital on Aug. 9, 2010.
Sawyer David Skinner
Sawyer David Skinner was born in Oswego Hospital on Aug. 8, 2010.
Lydia Grace Liscomb
Lydia Grace Liscomb was born in Oswego Hospital on Aug. 8, 2010.
Judge: Murder Suspect’s Statements Can Be Used At Her Trial
Statements made by Joyce Malone to police in the hours after her husband’s death can be used at her trial, a judge has ruled. Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner denied defense attorney James Eby’s attempt to suppress his client’s statements.