Articles by Steve Yablonski
What Does ‘Auld Lang Syne’ Mean?
One song in particular is a standard on New Year’s Eve. But, if you’re like most people, you probably don’t know for sure just what you’re singing about when you join the crowd at the stroke of midnight and sing “Auld Lang Syne,” even if the only words you know are part of the chorus.
December 2017 In Review: Legislators Approve Budget With No Tax Increase
Port of Oswego director resigns. Route 104 rehabiltation project completed. County approves feasibility study. Hospital offers free valet parking. Oswego woman plans cross-country walk.
2017 November In Review: County Legislature Aims For Zero Tax Hike
Five newcomers elected to Oswego Common Council. Oswego pauses to honor its veterans. Gosek races to top of points list at Oswego Speedway. Three officers based at SUNY Oswego honored for saving lives.
2017 October In Review: Phase 2 of Sewer Separation Project Under Budget, Ahead of Schedule
Cuomo Announces Millions In Grants For Water Infrastructure Improvements. More EEE and West Nile Virus found. Oswego crowns its Great Pumpkin champ. Investment in Oswego Canal announced. No charges pending in school incident.
Weather Notebook For December 30, 2017
Expect some snow squalls east of the lake shifting south later today. High around 20.
2017 September In Review: The Fight Against Cancer – Remembering Mary Gosek
Students return to the classroom. University Police at SUNY Oswego earn StormReady designation. Three unvaccinated dogs exposed to rabies. Eric Cole announces his retirement. Transforming ‘The Steel Palace’ to ‘The Clay Palace.’ Year’s first human case of West Nile Virus reported in Oswego.
2017 August In Review: Route 48 Slope Stabilization Project Starts
West Nile and EEE detected. Improvements to city pool planned. Mayor unveiles his budget proposal. Port City honors Tony Leotta. SUNY Oswego Named Among ‘Best in Northeast.’
Inaugural Ceremony for 2018 Common Council and City Organizational Meetings Set
The swearing in ceremony for the five new Oswego councilors and first council meeting of 2018 will be held January 1 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 13 W. Oneida St., Oswego. The Fulton Common Council will hold a special / inaugural meeting on January 1 at 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 141 S. First St., Fulton.
Weather Notebook For December 29, 2017
Still very cold with some lingering snow showers possible today. High around 15.