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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Memorial Day Provides Opportunity to Honor our Veterans, Country

In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The poem was later put to song and retitled “The Star Spangled Banner.” Our anthem is proudly played often at sporting events, community gatherings, and at schools throughout our country. During Memorial Day our national anthem will be heard near and far as communities gather for parades and graveside tributes.

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Nolan Swift's daughter hoists a checkered flag next to her dad's name.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego Dedicates Part Of East Albany In Honor Of Nolan Swift

It is fitting, race fans say, that the “Dynamic Duo” have streets intersecting across from the iconic Oswego Speedway. Nolan Swift and Jim Shampine competed side by side many times at Oswego’s ‘Steel Palace.’ Now they will forever more be wheel to wheel at the speedway. Hailing from Syracuse, Swift was the first dominant force at Oswego Speedway driving his famous 10 pins.

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coffee with the mayor, chief
Oswego Daily News

Dunkin’ Donuts Hosts ‘Coffee With Mayor, Police Chief’

OK, nobody actually sat down and shared a cup of coffee with Mayor Billy Barlow or Chief Tory DeCaire. But what they did share was plenty of productive dialogue. “This was a chance for Oswego residents to meet with Chief DeCaire and myself in a casual setting, ask questions and voice any concerns they might have,” the mayor told Oswego County Today. The next coffee meeting will take place on June 2.

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