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Lawmakers Weigh In On NYSÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ Use Of 911 Service Fee Fund

September 23, 2008 Nicole Reome

The stateÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s reported misuse of monthly cellular phone service fees has Oswego County legislators hot under the collar. Originally imposed as a way to fund wireless technology upgrades for 911 call centers, the state is reportedly using the money for a laundry list of expenses while counties see a fraction of the collections. Now, local lawmakers are drafting a letter to the state to take a stand on the issue and stress that it has used the account as its personal piggy bank for too long.

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Problem Property Set To Come Down

September 22, 2008 Nicole Reome

Activity is slated to begin this week to remove asbestos at the site of the former Thrift Store and More at West Second and Broadway in Fulton. The building was damaged in November 2007 when a neighboring structure collapsed. According to city officials, the remains of the building will be gone by mid-October.

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Oswego County’s Jobless Rate Higher Than A Year Ago

September 19, 2008 Contributor

It’s been a rough year for jobs in Oswego County.

State unemployment data released Thursday shows that while joblessness did not increase from July to August of this year, the jobless rate is up by 40% from August, 2007.

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New Enhanced Licenses Available at County DMV Offices

September 19, 2008 Contributor

Drivers can now obtain New York StateÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s enhanced driverÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s license at Oswego CountyÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s branch DMV offices in Oswego, Fulton and Pulaski. The enhanced driverÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s license (EDL) will allow travelers to cross the U.S. border by land or sea into Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda without a passport, according to Oswego County Clerk George J. Williams.

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Granby Residents Lose More Than Power To Ike

September 19, 2008 Nicole Reome

Residents of Joey K Lane and Jones Drive in Granby lost televisions, microwaves and computers during the wind storm that blew through Central New York Monday. One resident reports that 52 electrical meters have to be replaced along the two roads. Now, residents want to know why.

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Fulton Pursues Insurance Savings

September 18, 2008 Nicole Reome

The city of Fulton has entered a service agreement to try to find cost savings for its self-insurance plan. The agreement will come at no cost to Fulton unless savings are delivered.

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Reward Offered For Info In Byrne Dairy Robbery

September 18, 2008 Contributor

Fulton police continue to investigate the early morning robbery of the Byrne Dairy Store that took place Aug. 25. Now, police say a reward is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible.

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Fulton Settles Debt To Police Force

September 17, 2008 Nicole Reome

The Fulton Common Council agreed Tuesday to transfer $106,000 from the contingency account to settle salary owed to Fulton police officers, who are now working under a new four-year labor agreement. Mayor Ronald Woodward said negotiations continue with the Fulton Firefighters Association, which is the last of the three major barganing units working with the city toward a new agreement.

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City Seals Agreement To Review Code Compliance At New DPW Site

September 17, 2008 Nicole Reome

The city of Fulton is taking its first steps to make necessary renovations at the Department of Public Works’ new home on Edgarton Street. With consent of the Fulton Common Council, Barton & Loguidice will perform a comprehensive review of the site, looking for code deficiencies. Officials say the assessment is required before any upgrades at the facility will be reimbursable.

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National Grid Bringing In Extra Crews To Boost Restoration Efforts

September 16, 2008 Nicole Reome

National Grid is bringing in extra crews from outside of Central New York this morning in an effort to restore power for those who are still without power from the storm that blew through the area early Monday. Restoration efforts were strong through the day Monday, however. Working around the clock, company employees managed to bring the number of customers without power down from approximately 100,000 customers to approximately 20,000.

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