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Oswego Daily News

Lieutenant Governor Offers Budget Highlights, Concern Over Federal Cuts

Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was in the Port City Friday to deliver some regional highlights of the state’s recently passed 2018 budget. She spoke to a large crowd in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Hochul reiterated Andrew Cuomo’s commitment to Upstate and CNY in particular. “It’s not about who has the most clout in the legislature anymore,” she said. “It’s about where the needs are.”

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Sandra Scott Travels

Sandra Scott Travels: Understanding The Philosophies Of Buddhism

There are a plethora of statues of Buddha throughout Asia. Many people view Buddhism as a religion but technically it is a way of life or a philosophy. Buddhism began in northeastern India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Buddhism is 2,500 years old and is followed by 350 million worldwide. Like most religions and philosophies understanding Buddhism is difficult to understand completely.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego School Board Approves 2017-18 Budget

Now it’s up to the voters. At a relatively brief school board meeting Friday, the Oswego City School District’s 2017-18 budget was approved 6-0-1. Board member Brian Haessig was excused. Board president Lynda Sereno took part in the meeting via telephone. The district clerk will check to see if Sereno’s “yes” vote is legal. Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey said he is confident the voters will approve the spending plan next month. Recently, the board reduced the tax rate increase in the $82,839,101 budget down to 2.47 percent.

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