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Weston Sets 3rd Ward Meeting
Alderman Bob Weston has scheduled a Third Ward committee meeting for Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 p.m. at Lanigan School’s Media Center.
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School Violence Prevention and Intervention (“Project S.A.V.E.”)
The Oswego County BOCES Distance Learning Program, in conjunction with Onondaga Community College, is offering a course entitled School Violence Prevention and Intervention, also known as Project S.A.V.E.
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McHugh Votes for Major Increase in LIHEAP Funding
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) announced that he voted today for H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009. This legislation included significant and immediate funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The LIHEAP funds will bring total funding for New York State to a record level of over $476 million for Fiscal Year 2009, an increase of over $116 million from Fiscal Year 2008.
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Minority Point Of View: Revies Salaries Elsewhere Before Giving Raises Here
We propose that the salaries of personnel in counties similar to Oswego County throughout the state be reviewed in comparison to our county salary structure. Because this task must be undertaken outside of the political realm, we propose a special committee made up of business people and community leaders to review the information and make a recommendation in a timely manner to the legislature.
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McHugh Votes for Economic Relief for New Yorkers
Congressman John M. McHugh (NY-Pierrepont Manor) voted today for the passage of H.R. 7110, which provides appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for fiscal year 2009. Congressman McHugh was one of 41 Republicans to vote for the measure.
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Aubertine Visits Library
State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine visited the Fulton Public Library on Friday to look at the building, which will have bricks replaced to preserve the historic building’s structural integrity.
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Sen. Aubertine Applauds Plan to Increase LIHEAP Funds
State Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine today applauded Congress for passing legislation to increase LIHEAP funding that will help many households throughout Central and Northern New York to pay their heating bills this winter.
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Renzi Joins Senator Defrancisco To Push For ‘Erin’s Law’
State Senate candidate Dave Renzi today joined with Syracuse-area State Senator John A. DeFrancisco to unveil “Erin’s Law” — a comprehensive plan to prevent and punish violent crimes against children, following the murder of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell of Palermo, Oswego County.
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Legislation Would Work to Protect Kids Like Erin Maxwell
Assemblyman Will Barclay weighs in on Erin Maxwell’s death, saying that the incident reveals a weakness in state laws. Barclay says there is room for improvement and has drafted legislation that would add an audit for local Department of Social Service agencies.
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“John, His Story” Set For Port City Theater
Southwest Oswego United Methodist Church will host the Port City Theater production of “John, His Story” on Sunday, October 12th at 3pm.