Oswego County TodayOswego Daily NewsFREE Independent News for Oswego County

CNY Advocate Teresa Woolson Joins Katko For State of the Union Address

January 30, 2018 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko was joined Tuesday (Jan. 30) evening for the President’s State of the Union address by Teresa Woolson, an Oswego County mother who lost her son, Victor, to synthetic drugs in August 2012. Following Victor’s death, Woolson created the Victor Orlando Woolson (V.O.W.) Foundation in his honor. Since then, has worked tirelessly on a local, state, and federal level to advocate for stronger policies to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid addiction and combat the rise of synthetic drugs.

[…]

Mayor Billy Barlow delivers his 2018 State of the City address Tuesday night.

Mayor Touts Port City’s Progress In State Of The City Address

January 30, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Mayor Billy Barlow painted a bright vision of the Port City’s future in his third State of the City address Tuesday night. “We are in a state of progress, resurgence and revival,” the mayor told the standing-room-only crowd. “There are positive signs of progress that are undeniable and we must seize the opportunity, keep pushing forward and capitalize on the improvements we have made.”

[…]

A maple producer tests the consistency of his boiling sap.

Plan For 2018 Maple Weekends Fun: New 4-County Brochure Available

January 30, 2018 Contributor

The 2018 Maple Weekends brochure listing 17 sugarmakers, four pancake breakfast sites, the American Maple Museum and the Fourth Annual Maple Sap Run and Walk in Oneida, Lewis, Jefferson and Oswego counties is now available.

[…]

$5,368.06 In Grant Funding Awarded To 2 County Schools

January 26, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Frederick Leighton Elementary and Paul V. Moore High School have been named recipients of Capacity Building Grants from Terra Science and Education, Inc. for a total of $5,368.06 in grant funding going into Oswego County Schools.

[…]

Senate Majority Pledges Additional $5 Million For Flood Victims

January 25, 2018 Contributor

The New York State Senate Majority today (Jan. 25) pledged an additional $5 million in State and Municipal Facilities funding to bolster previous relief and provide necessary financial assistance to the flood-stricken regions near Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

[…]

University Police Makes Felony Arrests

January 25, 2018 Contributor

After a lengthy investigation, University Police at SUNY Oswego arrested two students for criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree, both felonies.

[…]

Court Rejects Effort to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging $7.6 billion Nuclear Subsidy In NYS’s Clean Energy Standard

January 24, 2018 Submitted article

Two weeks after the Federal Energy Commission rejected a Department of Energy proposal for federal subsidies to prop up uncompetitive nuclear plants , the New York State Supreme Court in Albany County rejected motions to dismiss a lawsuit challenging billions in ratepayer subsidies for aging nuclear plants in New York’s Clean Energy Standard. The case is now headed to trial.

[…]

Mayor Billy Barlow recognized the students of Trinity Catholic School and their principal Barbra Sugar at Monday's council meeting. At far left is Bill Crist, Catholic schools superintendent. The students lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trinity Catholic School to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Service Projects and Celebrations

January 23, 2018 Steve Yablonski

Trinity Catholic School, as one of 22 Catholic schools within the Diocese of Syracuse, will once again celebrate Catholic Schools Week, January 28 – February 3. Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, said Barbara Sugar, principal. On a designated day during Catholic Schools Week, schools in all four regions of the diocese will focus on giving back to their communities.

[…]

Senate Votes To Protect Taxpayers From $1.5 Billion ‘Hidden’ State Tax Hike

January 23, 2018 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie today (Jan. 23) voted for legislation that would block a hidden, $1.5 billion hike in state tax bills affecting nearly every single New York taxpayer as a result of recent changes to the federal tax code. It would allow New Yorkers to continue to claim tax-saving deductions on their state returns, including allowing full deductions for school and property taxes, medical expenses and charitable contributions.

[…]

West Monroe Woman Charged With Grand Larceny

January 23, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The arrest stems from the investigation into an ongoing incident that occurred from May 2017 until January 2018 at a business in the town of Constantia. She was in the office of treasurer and allegedly wrote checks to herself in the amount of more than $50,000 and took the cash.

[…]