Month: July 2023

Oswego Daily News

Cahill Landing William G. Pomeroy Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony Scheduled for July 19th

July 9, 2023 Submitted article
The Heritage Foundation of Oswego County in conjunction with Mark Slosek, Oswego City Historian, are pleased to announce that a ceremony to unveil and dedicate a historic marker for the Cahill Landing building will take place on Wednesday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. on the riverside of the Cahill Landing building. The Historic Marker was awarded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation after extensive research was completed to demonstrate that the inscription is historically accurate. Those planning to attend are requested to assemble on West Linear Park in front of Cahill Landing.

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Oswego Daily News

H. Lee White Museum, NOAA, City, County Of Oswego Commemorate “Getaway Gertie”

July 8, 2023 Contributor
The H. Lee White Maritime Museum recently joined Oswego County, the City of Oswego and the proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to host the “Getaway Gertie” commemoration on June 24. The event served as a public tribute to the lost crew of a B-24 Liberator bomber believed to have crashed into Lake Ontario during World War II training exercises. The four-engine bomber has never been found and was last heard flying low over the eastern shore of Great Lake Ontario during a snowstorm in February 1944.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Encourages Summer Programs To Help Young New Yorkers Explore Careers With Career Jumpstart!

July 7, 2023 Contributor
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is encouraging summer youth programs statewide to incorporate Career Jumpstart! into their curriculums to help prepare young people for success after high school. NYSDOL and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) launched the pilot program in the summer of 2021 in partnership with faith-based organizations in the New York City area. As part of the program, participants were given the opportunity to explore career options and develop plans for their futures. Early career development helps young New Yorkers make informed career choices, resulting in lower student debt, more fulfilling careers, self-sufficient lifestyles, and a skilled workforce for our robust economy.

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