Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced (July 9) that more than $18 million in economic development funding has been approved for 19 projects that are generating economic growth statewide. The funding, approved by Empire State Development’s Board of Directors, supports projects that are creating 403 new jobs and retaining 1,474 existing New York State jobs.
As law enforcement officials across the region continue to wage war on drugs like heroin and meth, State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured $50,000 to assist Oswego County in its fight to combat illegal substances.
At its meeting Thursday, the Oswego County Legislature designated July 26 as Americans with Disabilities Awareness Day to promote education about advocacy, resources and services available to county residents. Sabine Ingerson, director of Oswego ARISE shared the history of the ADA with the legislators. ARISE is a center for independent living.
Oswego Mayor Tom Gillen has announced that construction work at the city of Oswego Water Plant will be continuing through the summer. The upgrades to the treatment facility involve rebuilding filters and will reduce the production capacity of the plant by 25% while the work is in process.
An Albany-based casting company is looking for males and females, ages 18 to 60-plus, to play background extras in an independent short film being filmed in Oswego July 13 and 14. No experience is necessary. Actors and actresses must take direction well and have good reactive expressions. All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
Here are some more photos from Sunday’s parade in the Port City
At Tuesday’s school board meeting, Lisa McPherson, Oswego High School Travel Club adviser, told the board members about the club’s upcoming trip – to Italy. The trips are very rewarding for the students, the adviser said. “Getting kids out of this area really opens their minds … there is so much more out there in the world,” she told the board.
River guides, members of local environmental groups, and other volunteers will gather July 11, at the Pine Grove Boat Launch near Selkirk Shores State Park for a community water chestnut pull on the Salmon River Estuary. On Aug. 1, volunteers Dick and Naneen Drosse will lead a hand pull event on the Oswego River in the Battle Island area.
The action is being reconsidered to prevent any large parties at the beach, such as the one in 2013, which trashed the area. On the night of the fireworks, at 7 p.m., the Police Department will allow access only for viewing of the fireworks, and will close the area at the conclusion of the fireworks until 7 a.m. July 27.
It’s summer. You need something to do that is more fun than mowing the lawn. You need a kitten. No wait, you need two! You need Bodie and Bennett, two adorable little brothers who would just love to stay together.
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