Month: April 2015

April 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Frances F. Chrystal, 74 of Oswego, passed away Monday evening March 30, 2015, in Oswego Hospital.

Oswego Mayor Commends Passing Of Governor Cuomo’s Budget

Mayor Tom Gillen stated that in honoring his pledge to help the city of Oswego and the Port of Oswego Authority, Governor Cuomo’s vision and actions will positively impact not just the economy of Oswego, but the entire Upstate area as well.

April 1, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Assembling the greens and veggies for a recent spaghetti dinner put together by the SUNY Oswego Mentor-Scholar Program and Fulton Community School at Fulton Junior High are (from left, facing camera) Fulton students Dominique Malcott (orange shirt) and Levi Yablonski, teaming with Oswego undergraduate mentor-scholars Jaydee Maldonado and Maayan Schreibman. With the help of business sponsorships, the partners served more than 80 guests.

Mentoring Partnership Hosts Community Dinner At Fulton Junior High

SUNY Oswego’s Mentor-Scholar Program, in partnership with Fulton City School District’s Community School, served more than 80 guests at its community dinner recently at Fulton Junior High. “Events like this are a great way to bring communities together to realize the impact that individuals and organizations can have through shared resources,” said Scott Ball, project coordinator of Mentor-Scholar.

Brandon Bellinger (No. 02) and Stephen Gioia III (No. 9) dive into Oswego's first turn. The Bellinger and Gioia names have played a large part in Oswego Speedway's rich history and tradition since the 1950s.

Oswego Speedway Ranks Fourth Among America’s Favorite Race Tracks in Speed Sport Magazine Poll

For the third consecutive season, Oswego Speedway has ranked in the top five of Speed Sport Magazine’s My Favorite Track of North America poll, finishing in the fourth position overall. Speed Sport’s survey was conducted in late February through early March with the response being twice that received during last year’s poll and 10 times greater than the inaugural poll in 2012.

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Kick Off Oswego Harborfest

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals will provide a “good times” opening to the 28th annual Oswego Harborfest. On July 23 the NRG Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park will set the mood for the rest of a spectacular weekend as one of the premier free music festivals in the nation kicks off. Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske said, “Felix is a great way to launch this year’s celebration. I would like to thank Cayuga Community College and C&S Companies for their sponsorship of opening night.”

Eleanor A. Palmitesso, 85

On Monday March 30, 2015, Eleanor A. Palmitesso, 85, passed away at Oswego Hospital with her family by her side.

Hannibal Students, Community Members Enjoy Healthy Family Night

Hundreds of students and parents filed into Fairley Elementary School for the event, where they were greeted by teachers, staff members, local business owners and agency representatives.

CDL-A Students Learn What It Takes To Be A Dot Transportation Driver

Students enrolled in the Commercial Driver License-A Program at the Center for Career and Community Education recently had a chance to explore a career in transportation with a local company. Dot Transportation employees Hal Williams and Steve Kuchko discussed the many opportunities available to graduates of Ken Koegel’s CDL-A course.

Overnight Getaway Package Courtesy of Quality Inn and Suites Riverfront Up For Grabs At Bundle of Bucks Event

An “Overnight Package” courtesy of the Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront in Oswego will be one of the featured prizes awarded during the annual “Bundle of Bucks” Charity Raffle Drawing Party taking place on May 9. In addition to the many prize giveaways, the “Bundle of Bucks” Raffle will pay cash prizes totaling up to $25,000 if all tickets are sold by the time of the drawing.

CiTi Exceptional Education Students Explore Career Options

Sharing her success story with Exceptional Education students at the Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation, program graduate Bev Humphrey discussed the challenges and triumphs of life after school. Humphrey, a 2013 CiTi Exceptional Education graduate, spoke to students in three classes.