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US Maritime Administration Grants Port of Oswego Authority a Marine Highway Project Designation

August 12, 2019 Contributor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration August 9 announced the designation of nine Marine Highway Projects and a Marine Highway Route that will benefit Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and American Samoa.

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9th Annual Suicide Prevention Event Set September 21

August 11, 2019 Steve Yablonski

OSWEGO, NY – There are those among us living in pain, with scars that no one can see. They are our friends and even family members; all survivors of suicide. Suicide is a national public […]

Safe Haven Reflections: ‘The Shelter Saved My Parents’ Lives’

August 8, 2019 Steve Yablonski

“Fort Ontario is where the Holocaust came to America,” said Paul Lear, Historic Site Manager at Fort Ontario. The Port City commemorated the Aug. 5, 1944, arrival of 982 Holocaust refugees at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter. Other special events and activities linked to significant dates and life at the refugee shelter will continue into 2021.

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Oswego Dog License Renewal Now Available On-line

August 8, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, August 8, that Oswego residents can now renew dog licenses on-line using the city’s website (www.oswegony.org). The city licenses more than 1,700 dogs annually, 1,500 of those are renewals.

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5 Transported to Syracuse Hospital After Volney House Fire

August 7, 2019 Contributor

At 8:57 a.m. today, August 7, State Police in Fulton responded to 2494 County Route 176 in the town of Volney for a structure fire. The investigation has revealed a total of five residents of the home were located in the residence by fire personnel.

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Additional EEE Found in Oswego County

August 7, 2019 Contributor

The health department continues to work with the New York State Department of Health to complete the necessary steps for aerial spraying, to control the virus by reducing the mosquito population.

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Barclay: Property Owners Along the Lake Will See Some Funding for Repairs

August 7, 2019 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay released the following statement today (August 7) after receiving a letter from the Governor indicating that homeowners along Lake Ontario would be eligible to receive funding under the New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal Residential Home Repair Program.

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SUNY Oswego Honored Again Among National Colleges of Distinction

August 7, 2019 Contributor

SUNY Oswego has been recognized once again for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning a place as one of the nation’s 2019-20 Colleges of Distinction, as well as on lists recognizing Public Colleges and for Business and Education schools and programs.

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Mayor Barlow Submits REDI Proposal For City of Oswego to New York State

August 6, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, August 6, the city has submitted an application to be considered or Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $300 million Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative to New York State. REDI was announced by Governor Cuomo earlier this year due to high water levels and flooding along the shoreline of Lake Ontario, causing millions of dollars in damage and wreaking havoc all along the shoreline.

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Israeli Ambassador Thanks Oswego For Saving Lives

August 5, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On the very site where they shared their first meal together in America 75 years ago today, dozens of former refugees and their families gathered for what quite possibly will be their last meal together.

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