Kite experts from around the United States and Canada, including members of New York Kite Enthusiasts and noted kite historian Thom Shanken, will help kite fliers of all ages and skill levels on the windswept grounds around the old fort. In addition to kite flying, AmeriCorps staffer Shannon Cilento will supervise pickup matches of croquet on the parade ground inside the fort.
Brooke had a bum leg when she first came into foster care. But, she’s made what the vet says is a miraculous recovery. So she is all ready to go to her very own forever home. Don’t let the leg story make you think she’s not a crazy kitten, just like her littermates, Bodie and Bennett!
A Statement by Will Barclay
“I am pleased the governor has decided to update the list of banned synthetic substances in New York State. Our communities have been flooded with new, dangerous analogues of synthetic marijuana since 2012, the last time the list was updated.
New York Army National Guard helicopter crews and four helicopters will conduct hoist rescue training with local sheriff and fire departments on Oneida Lake in the vicinity of Frenchman Island on Saturday. The helicopter crews and sheriff and local fire departments will exercise a scenario in which a fire department rescue boat retrives a victim in the water and calls for assistance from a National Guard helicopter.
The hearing will be at 7:10 p.m. July 27 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, West Oneida Street. The purpose is to discuss the city’s intent to apply for New York State Community Development Block Grant funds through the Regional Economic Development Council’s consolidated funding application. Oswego intends to apply for the funding to address the city’s infrastructure needs.
Entergy Nuclear sponsored world class Grucci Fireworks display is traditionally the highlight of the Oswego Harborfest celebration. This year is the 28th year that Oswego Harborfest attendees will receive an unforgettable experience of witnessing and experiencing the Grucci Fireworks. The pyrotechnic spectacular will be launched from the Oswego Harbor breakwall and barges at 9:30 p.m. on July 25.
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of an ongoing project in Oswego County that will soon affect traffic using New York State Route 481 near the Public Safety Building in the city of Oswego. The goal of this project is to improve safety at the Route 481 intersections with Churchill Road and Oswego County Route 57.
This summer Dr. Graham Bradley of the SUNY Oswego Department of Atmospheric and Geological Sciences and student-researcher Jeremy Fontaine will try to rediscover the former locations of two historic forts in Oswego. They are collecting data at 18th century Fort George on the west side, and the 19th century support buildings at Fort Ontario.
Councilors voted 6-1 to authorize the mayor to sign a proposal to hire Connecticut Planning and Development. The cost will be $20,000 and will be paid out of the 2015 Planning Budget (Fees for service – non-employee – consulting account). The consultant will “provide professional service in order to prepare a competitive and data-driven strategic plan to submit to CNY REDC” as the city is seeking a large pot of funding from the state.
Children have a tremendous role in the 28th edition of Oswego Harborfest. Once again there will be a wide variety of activities for youngsters attending this year’s event. The children’s committee has spent months creating an exciting array of things to do for the youngest festival attendees.
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