Articles by Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow addresses the committee Monday night regarding a plan to modernize the city's zoning code.
Oswego Daily News

Oswego Moves Ahead With Plan To Update Zoning

February 6, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The city took another step forward at Monday night in its efforts to rewrite and update its zoning codes. All of the councilors have probably received calls from someone, Mayor Billy Barlow said, “complaining about bureaucracy and redundancy in our current system.” A lot of that, in his opinion, is due to an antiquated building code that was adopted nearly 80 years ago, he added. The council hopes to have the updated zoning codes in place by the end of the year.

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Canal, Zoning, Funds and More on Committees’ Agendas

February 6, 2017 Steve Yablonski

There is plenty of discussion on tap for tonight’s committee meetings. Mayor Billy Barlow requested a discussion regarding rewriting the city Zoning Code. The Community Development Director wants to discuss the Special Events Guide and Application. Among the other topics is a discussion concerning a Fire Department transfer of funds.

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Oswego Daily News

Governor Cuomo’s Budget Plans Highlighted at Briefing

February 2, 2017 Steve Yablonski

“We have reinvented economic development from the ground up. That is certainly helping Oswego and all of Central New York,” Brian Stratton, director of the NYS Canal Corporation said. He talked about what the state plans to do to lower the cost of prescription drugs, lower taxes, improve roads, bridges and other infrastructure, enhance upstate tourism and other topics. He also cited moral progress.

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