Mayor Billy Barlow looks back at some of the highlights of 2016.
Oswego Daily News

Mayor Barlow Recaps 2016 – ‘A Huge Success’ For City Of Oswego

During Monday night’s Common Council meeting, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow recapped the first year of his administration, outlining several accomplishments and examples of success over the last 12 months. The mayor spoke specifically to winning the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative from Governor Andrew Cuomo, accounting for a large portion of the almost $16 million the city secured in grant funding in 2016 alone.

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Oswego Daily News

City Rescinds Town Sewer Deal

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council rescinded Resolution No. 379 of Oct. 11, 2016. The action, in the opinion of City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli, could leave the city open to a lawsuit. This fall, councilors had approved entering into a contract with Oswego Town regarding the Ontario Heights Water District for sewer connections to the city sewer system; in connection with a planned student housing site in the town. Some councilors say they want more control over who can hook into the city’s sewer system.

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Joshua Baez-Arnold
Fulton Daily News

Traffic Stop in Syracuse Leads to Passenger Being Arrested on Drug Charges

On Friday (December 9), at approximately 11 a.m., State Police stopped a vehicle on Van Rennselaer Street in the city of Syracuse for a traffic violation. investigation revealed additional heroin and hypodermic needles hidden inside the vehicle.

It was determined that the heroin and hypodermic needles located all belonged to the front seat passenger, Joshua Baez-Arnold of 42 Senior Ave., Fulton.

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Oswego Daily News

State Police Seek Public’s Assistance Locating Vehicle Seen Near Hit-And-Run Accident

State Police are investigating a car-pedestrian hit-and-run accident that occurred on State Route 104 on Sunday. The accident occurred in the town of Oswego on State Route 104 near the intersection of State Route 104A. The 19-year-old victim was transported to Oswego Hospital with serious injuries, police reported.

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