Articles by Steve Yablonski

Bill Cahill expresses his desire to see the former Cahill's site saved at Monday's council meeting.
Oswego Daily News

Developer, Residents Urge City To Save Former Cahill’s Site

November 11, 2014 Steve Yablonski

The Port City’s oldest commercial building is currently the subject of a lawsuit. On Monday night, the developer and several city residents urged the Common Council to settle the differences and save the historic building. “I remain steadfast in developing this property. I’m here to let you know I embrace this project. I do not want to sue the city (for breach of contract) for I am a true civic minded partner. I have been trying to work with you,” the developer said.

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Phil MacArthur, Ron Sipling and George Koenig prepare to plant some new trees on Tuesday.
Oswego Daily News

Tree Program Branches Out In Oswego

November 6, 2014 Steve Yablonski

At This week’s Administrative Services Committee meeting councilors gave a favorable recommendation to a plan to restore the Port City’s tree canopy. Phil MacArthur from the Tree Advisory Board requested authorization to accept a donation of 100 trees, purchased under an ORA grant, to be planted by the Tree Stewards organization. “This is part of an experiment suggested a year ago, to try buying small cheap trees and see how well they grow,” MacAuthur said.

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Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes holds a photo of Anna Shove Wednesday morning as he announces the arrest of her suspected killer. Looking on are NYS Police Captain Mark Lincoln and Chief Assistant DA Mark Moody, right.
Oswego Daily News

Parolee Charged With Murder In Drowning Death Of Teen

November 5, 2014 Steve Yablonski

Standing alongside members of the New York State Police, Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes today (Nov. 5) announced the arrest of 32-year-old Steven D. Szatanek for the murder of Anna Rose Shove. Szatanek from Camerondale Road, Baldwinsville, has been charged with second-degree murder, a class A felony, and second-degree manslaughter, a class C felony, in connection with the death this August of the 17-year-old from Ontario, NY. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years to life in prison.

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