Newborns
Creek Sueanne McCarty
Creek Sueanne McCarty was born in Oswego Hospital on August 6, 2018, at 2:33 a.m.
Month: August 2018
Oswego Daily News
Mayor Barlow Proposes First Tax Cut in 20 Years for City Residents
Mayor Billy Barlow has proposed a 2.1% reduction in city property taxes in his 2019 Operating Budget, the first tax reduction for city residents in 20 years. Mayor Barlow’s budget reduces the general tax rate from $15.67 per thousand dollars of assessed value in 2018 to $15.33 in 2019, saving approximately $26 per year on an $80,000 house.
Community
Benedetto Demonstrate K9 Search and Rescue Training At CYO Summer Recreation Program
Thom and Patty Benedetto recently demonstrated K9 search and rescue training at The CYO Summer Recreation Program at Catholic Charities of Oswego County.
Community
AmeriCorps Member Plans Cats and Snacks
Oswego County AmeriCorps service member Frances DeFilippo and the Oswego County Humane Society will host a pet food drive to benefit the Humane Society and its many cat and dog fosters. On August 17, between 2 and 6 p.m., bring a pet food donation, come play with adoptable cats and kittens and have some delicious snacks.
Today's Weather
Weather Notebook For August 9, 2018
Some drizzle possible, increasing sunshine today. High 80.
Community
Oswego Professor’s ‘Animalario’ Exhibition To Focus On Humanity’s Alter Egos
SUNY Oswego professor of art Juan Perdiguero will present his recent mixed-media work in “Animalario,” the opening exhibition of Tyler Art Gallery’s 2018-19 season starting Aug. 31 in Tyler Hall on the college’s main campus. A free, public reception for the artist will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14. The exhibition will run through Oct. 7.
Community
Le Moyne College Celebrates 68th Commencement Ceremony
Le Moyne College’s 68th Commencement Ceremony took place on May 20, on the college’s campus. Approximately 630 members of the Class of 2018 participated in the ceremony including the following area students:
Community
New York Sea Grant Institute Names Bunting-Howarth as Interim Director
The New York Sea Grant Board of Governors and Stony Brook University Provost Michael Bernstein have approved the appointment of Katherine Bunting-Howarth, Ph.D., J.D., as Interim Director of the NYSG Institute.
Oswego Daily News
Mayor Barlow to Host Renaissance Ball
Mayor Billy Barlow announced he will host the first “Renaissance Ball,” featuring The Billionaires as a benefit for The Oswego Renaissance Association on October 6. “The Oswego Renaissance Association was the spark that started causing Oswego to look at itself differently; building on its strengths. That change led to the renaissance our city is now experiencing,” Mayor Barlow said.
Oswego Daily News
City Eyes Funding To Hasten Lighthouse Project
At this week’s Administrative Services Committee meeting, councilors gave a big boost to the lighthouse restoration project. Mayor Billy Barlow requested discussion and funding approval for the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse-Exterior Restoration and Painting Project. The committee sent the request to the full council.