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Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Kick Off Oswego Harborfest

April 1, 2015 Contributor

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals will provide a “good times” opening to the 28th annual Oswego Harborfest. On July 23 the NRG Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park will set the mood for the rest of a spectacular weekend as one of the premier free music festivals in the nation kicks off. Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske said, “Felix is a great way to launch this year’s celebration. I would like to thank Cayuga Community College and C&S Companies for their sponsorship of opening night.”

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Nearly $13 Million Allocated for Upgrades at Central and Northern New York Colleges

March 31, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced the new State Budget will include nearly $13 million to help local colleges improve the learning experience for students by making upgrades to their campuses. Included in the spending plan is $6.65 million for SUNY Oswego, $1.95 million for SUNY Canton and $4.35 million for Jefferson Community College.

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“In Company” – War of 1812 marine artist Dr. Peter Rindlisbacher portrays the majestic ‘line ahead’ formation of the Royal Navy squadron on Lake Ontario in this scene. He will speak at the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium, scheduled April 17 to 19. For details, go to http://visitoswegocounty.com/historical-info/war-of-1812/war-of-1812-symposium/

War of 1812: Preparations, Outcomes and Re-Creating Historical Moments

March 31, 2015 Contributor

History lovers, students and professional historians will have the opportunity to learn more about the decades leading up to and following the War of 1812 as well as artistic tips, tricks and techniques for re-creating historic moments at the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium. The fifth annual event runs from Friday, April 17 to Sunday April 19.

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Oswego School Board Concludes March With Busy Agenda

March 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego City School District Board of Education did much more than hear about the (budgetary) obstacles confronting it at the final regular meeting of March. A full agenda awaited the board members as they sat down. In the “Board of Education” portion of the agenda, approval was granted for a proposed policy relating to “Entitlement to Attend-Age and Residency” policy as well as the pupil instructional calendar for 2015-16.

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State Budget Includes Record Funding For Agriculture

March 30, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced today (March 30), that the new State Budget will include record funding for agriculture programs designed to connect consumers with locally produced farm products, increase farmers’ yields, boost rural economies and strengthen the future of family farms.

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Testing of new emergency notification sirens to begin week of April 6

March 30, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Testing of the new Nine Mile Point emergency notification sirens installed by Exelon Generation and Entergy Nuclear will begin the week of April 6. Residents may hear individual soundings of sirens in short bursts for the next few weeks as the startup and commissioning is completed. Full testing of the new sirens will be announced by Exelon Generation when a schedule is established, and will not affect the published schedule of the siren system currently in place

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Hundreds Freezin’ For A Reason Raise Thousands For Special Olympics

March 29, 2015 Steve Yablonski

An estimated more than 300 people, young and old, subjected themselves to the “Ultimate Polar Shower.” “This really says a lot about our community,” the mayor said. “It’s like 15 degrees and the windchill is even colder and all these people have come out to help support Special Olympics. This is really a great turnout for a great cause!” Due to the hard-packed snow and ice in the harbor – the ‘plunge’ was re-invented as The Ultimate Polar Shower.

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Patent Commissioner, Media Industry Leader Chosen For SUNY Honor

March 28, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Margaret A. Focarino, now commissioner of patents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, is to receive an honorary doctor of science degree at the college’s spring commencement May 16. An honorary doctor of humane letters degree will be bestowed on Louis A. Borrelli Jr. at Oswego’s winter commencement at 10 a.m. Dec. 12 in the Marano Campus Center arena and convocation hall.

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New Oswego County Law Will Provide Gradual Tax Exemption For Home Improvements

March 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Oswego County homeowners can apply to receive a gradual tax exemption for capital improvements to their homes under a new local law approved by the Oswego County Legislature March 12. The law exempts residential buildings from increased taxes and special ad valorem levies for capital improvements valued at $5,000 or more for a period of eight years. The law has been submitted to the Secretary of State and will take effect after it has been filed by that office.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension staff member Linda Brosch (center), 4-H Youth Development Team coordinator and coach of the TaskMasters team of middle-school students working on robotics projects and participating in competitions, provides information to students attending the Youth Career Summit on March 18 on the second floor of Lanigan Hall. Organized by the Workforce Development Board at SUNY Oswego, the event attracted 450 eighth-graders from five school districts in Oswego County.

10th Annual Oswego County Workforce Development Youth Career Summit

March 27, 2015 Steve Yablonski

The Workforce Development Board of Oswego County, a branch of the SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations, hosted its 10th Annual Youth Career Summit recently in Lanigan Hall at the college, with 450 Oswego County eighth grade students in attendance. The students from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown, Hannibal, Mexico, Oswego and Pulaski school districts attended this free event to learn about career choices in our county from local business professionals.

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