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Mayor Barlow Announces 2023 “Rock the Docks” Concert Series Lineup

July 14, 2023 Contributor
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the lineup for the third year of the “Rock the Docks” concert series.  “Rock the Docks” will kick off on August 5 with local musician Dave Hawthorne. The concert series is designed to entertain docked boaters and tenants of Wright’s Landing with the permanent stage positioned to provide prime viewing and listening by boats in the marina area and harbor. Attendees from land may also use a small seating area available in the west end parking lot.  Concerts are free to attend and will run from 6:00pm to 9:00 p.m.

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News

First Do No Harm: Prioritize Roadway User Safety Before Raising Speed Limits

July 13, 2023 Contributor
Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and others?  A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and increase traffic flow but could lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths.

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Community

Beginner’s Canning Workshop To Be Held In Mexico

July 13, 2023 Contributor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be holding a free beginner’s canning workshop on Saturday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the county extension office located on 3288 Main Street, Mexico. This workshop is sponsored by the CCE Oswego Master Gardener Volunteer Program and will provide a basic introduction to canning for gardeners.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

As Flooding Devastates New York, Gillibrand Announces Measures To Improve Transit And Highway Resiliency Against Extreme Weather Events Like Floods

July 12, 2023 Contributor
As severe weather events become increasingly common and pose a growing threat to our transportation infrastructure, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce her Resilient Transit Act.

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