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August 7, 2026

[ August 2, 2026 ] Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY Emergency Posts

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Repel Nesting Birds

June 19, 2019 Contributor

I know this is not your normal Porky and Buddy question, but I thought you might have some ideas and they would be humane.

How do I keep birds from nesting in my porch lights? They make a terrible mess and fly out of the nest as though they want to attack me every time I open the door.

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Pet of the Week – Ginger

June 13, 2019 Contributor

Ginger is a 2-4-year-old orange and white tabby. She is declawed, good with children and dogs, but not other cats. Ginger once had a family of her own, one that cared for her and made sure she was fed and sheltered.

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Pet of the Week – Tucker

June 7, 2019 Contributor

Tucker is a black, male, short-haired cat. He was first found as a neutered outdoor cat but prefers to be indoors.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Watch Out For Poison Ivy

June 4, 2019 Contributor

Can dogs get a poison ivy rash? My house in the country has poison ivy popping up everywhere and I itch most of the summer (and spring and fall), no matter how careful I am.

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Porky and Buddy Pet Health – Legislation – Make Your Voice Count

June 2, 2019 Contributor

I am signed up for all the animal advocacy email alerts I can find, and I am frequently asked to sign an online petition about state or federal legislation involving animals. I always do. But I always wonder whether anyone pays the slightest bit of attention to those petitions.

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Pet of the Week – Fuscilli

May 28, 2019 Contributor

Fuscilli is an 11-year old, male, tuxedo cat that needs a new home. He is very sweet and cuddly and would be a great companion for someone who can give him the proper attention.

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Pet of the Week – Lily

May 17, 2019 Contributor

Lily is an 8-month-old silver tabby. She is house-trained, good with other cats, good with children and good with rabbits. Lily is such a people-pleaser!

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Pet of the Week – Lena

May 6, 2019 Contributor

Lena came to our program one month ago and was in very rough shape. She had just given birth to three kittens, but due to complications during delivery she had a prolapsed uterus that required emergency surgery.

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Pet of the Week – Scarf

April 29, 2019 Contributor

Scarf is a 3-year old, female, orange and white tabby. She is named for the white patch around her neck. Scarf is house-trained and good with other cats and children.

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Pets of the Week – Sasha and Hova

April 25, 2019 Contributor

Sasha and Hova are sisters from the same litter. They are roughly 4.5 years old, house-trained, and good with children. They are both extremely friendly and would prefer to be rehomed together.

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Fulton Common Council Meeting, A Rerun from November 2025 Budget Public Hearings

August 6, 2026

FULTON – The meeting revisited many of the budget discussions from the previous year, with council members addressing familiar questions from concerned citizens. Many residents expressed worries about another significant increase in water, sewer, refuse, [...]
Senator Ryan Awards $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department

August 6, 2026

PHOENIX, N.Y. – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today awarded $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department for the purchasing of a new police vehicle. The new vehicle will replace a 10 year-old [...]
Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:26AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

August 2, 2026

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. WHERE…Portions of central and western New York, including the following counties, in central New York, Jefferson, Lewis, Northern Cayuga and Oswego. In western New York, Allegany, Cattaraugus, [...]

Statewide ‘High Visibility Engagement Campaign’ Continues Through Labor Day

August 7, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall reports that police agencies and STOP-DWI coordinators across the state continue their end-of-summer “High Visibility Engagement Campaign” Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7. [...]
Senator Ryan Awards $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department

August 6, 2026

PHOENIX, N.Y. – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) today awarded $60,000 to the Village of Phoenix Police Department for the purchasing of a new police vehicle. The new vehicle will replace a 10 year-old [...]
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pontiac Nursing Home

August 6, 2026

OSWEGO – Residents of the Pontiac Nursing Home at 303 E. River Rd. in Oswego are being advised by the Oswego County Health Department to boil all water used for drinking and cooking. According [...]