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Professor Juliet Giglio checks with SUNY Oswego senior Mic-Anthony Hay about the next scene. In the background are Riki Giglio and David Levi.
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Documentary Preserves Cousins’ Memories Of Oswego’s Safe Haven

July 15, 2018 Steve Yablonski
A SUNY Oswego faculty member, Juliet Aires Giglio wants to share a piece of her family’s history with the world. The story has international appeal. The subjects of the story are Rikica Giglio, 81 (formerly Rikica Levi) and David Levi, 81 (first cousin to Rikica and her sister, Ella Levi, 73, who was born at the Fort Ontario Safe Haven site March 12, 1945). The stories the Levis tell are personal for Giglio — Rikica Levi is her husband’s mother; David, his cousin once removed. “If Safe Haven had not been available for the Levis, my husband (Keith Giglio) would not be here,” Giglio told Oswego County Today.

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David Turner speaks to the Legislature about housing in the county.
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County Debates, Approves Partnership Plan With City

July 12, 2018 Steve Yablonski
The Oswego County Legislature had a lengthy debate Thursday night regarding a plan which will help ensure safe housing opportunities for renters in the city of Oswego. Much of the debate centered on who would enforce the plan and what it would cost county taxpayers. In the end, the resolution was approved 22-1-2. Marie Schadt cast the lone nay vote. Legislators John Martino and Shane Broadwell were excused.

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From left: Mayor Billy Barlow, Officer James LaDue, OPD K9 Crixus, Police Chief Tory L. DeCaire.
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Oswego City Police Department’s K9 Crixus Gets Donation Of Body Armor

July 12, 2018 Contributor
The Oswego City Police Department’s K9, Crixus, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Crixus’ vest is sponsored by Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by SICDTC, Staten Island, NY.” Delivery is expected within eight to 10 weeks.

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Billy Barlow
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Barlow Recommended To Chair The Onondaga County Metropolitan Water Board

July 11, 2018 Site Administrator
Chairman Ryan McMahon announced today (July 11) he is recommending William J. Barlow Jr. as chairman and presiding officer of the Metropolitan Water Board. Barlow’s appointment was considered by the Onondaga County Legislature’s Environmental Protection Committee today, where it passed unanimously.Upon confirmation by the full legislature, Barlow’s term will expire on December 31, 2020.

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Tom DeCastro addresses the board from his seat in the audience.
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Former Board Member Continues Call To Oust Current Member

July 10, 2018 Steve Yablonski
Aimee Callen won re-election to president of the Oswego Board of Education on Tuesday and Brandon Lagoe was named vice president. Prior to the start of the regular session, a former board member continued his fight to have an “illegal” member removed from the board. At his final meeting last month, Tom DeCastro claimed that (then-vice president of the board) James Bell is serving on the board illegally.

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Mayor Barlow Proposes Program to Address Homelessness in Oswego

July 10, 2018 Site Administrator
Mayor Billy Barlow announced today an initiative addressing homelessness in the Port City using a street canvassing project during evenings and weekends to locate homeless individuals in the community and link them to the appropriate resources to improve their situation and prevent individuals from living on Oswego streets, parks and public space areas. He is proposing to contract with Oswego County Opportunities.

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