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Leighton School Students Make A Difference

January 16, 2015 Contributor

Students at Leighton Elementary School recently read about children changing the world, and how they could make a difference. After finishing the books Leighton Elementary School students were posed the questions, “What did the stories teach you?” and “Describe something you could do to make a difference.” As it turns out, students learned quite a bit from the readings. In fact, they all wanted to feel like they could make a difference.

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The roof of the Cahill building has begun to collapse in some areas

Grassroots Group Urges Council To Save Landmark

January 16, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At the first Common Council meeting of the new year, Mercedes Niess continued to drive home the importance of caring for the former Cahill building. Last month, she shared a petition with more than 140 signatures “of people who want to urge the council to do whatever you can to care for that building.” This week she presented more to the council. The total now stands at more than 600.

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Katko Joins Bipartisan No Labels Congressional Problem Solvers Group

January 15, 2015 Contributor

Congressman John Katko today (Jan. 15) joined No Labels, a bipartisan congressional problem solvers group. The group’s membership consists of Democrats and Republicans from both the House and Senate who meet regularly to build trust across the aisle and to find common ground on issues before Congress.

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Orphanos Named Site Vice President At NiMi Point Nuclear Station

January 15, 2015 Contributor

The site VP leads a team of 900+ highly skilled employees and contractors and manages all aspects of plant operations. He replaces Chris Costanzo, who held the position for two years.

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Council Approves Participation In Solar NY Program

January 15, 2015 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council moved forward with a program to support the use of solar power. Mayor Tom Gillen was authorized to execute an agreement with the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board for the Solarize Central New York Campaign.

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Ritchie Delivers $50,000 For Infrastructure Improvements In New Haven

January 14, 2015 Contributor

State Senator Patty Ritchie announced she has secured $50,000 to help improve infrastructure in the town of New Haven. According to officials, capital funding secured by Senator Ritchie will be utilized to pave a currently unpaved parking lot that surrounds the town offices and the town highway department.

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$7 Billion Invested In Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway Shipping Industry

January 14, 2015 Contributor

The results of a year-long infrastructure investment survey were released today (Jan. 14) by the American Great Lakes Ports Association and the Canadian Chamber of Marine Commerce. The purpose of the survey was to document the level of public and private sector investments being made throughout the navigation system. More than 600 entities, including vessel operators, ports, terminals, and government agencies were contacted. The survey quantifies investments made over the past five years (2009-2013), as well as amounts already committed for future years.

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Injured Solider To Receive New Home From Homes For Our Troops

January 13, 2015 Submitted article

In 2011, United States Army SFC Jeffery Hackett faced a tough reality after losing his leg when he triggered a wire-tripped improvised explosive device while serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan. After the incident, Hackett was airlifted from the battlefield to Lanstuhl, Germany, and was eventually brought stateside to reunite with his wife, Bobby Jo, and his three daughters. For his service, Hackett and his family will be presented with a new home in the town of Mexico.

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Oswego Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske (center) welcomes two new staff members as Bill Foley will serve in the public relations-media marketing area and Cindy Loughery is the new vendor membership coordinator.

Loughery and Foley On Board With Harborfest 2015

January 13, 2015 Contributor

Harborfest sites are being planned, the search for crowd pleasing entertainment is under way and already vendors are planning to take up residence for the 28th edition of the festival slated for July 23 – 26. However, behind the scenes there are some new faces who hope to make major contributions to assist in the organization of this year’s event. Cindy Loughrey has been named vendor-membership coordinator while veteran journalist-public relations professional Bill Foley will serve as public relations-media marketing director.

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DEC And NY Sea Grant Announce $89,000 In Grants For Great Lakes Basin Projects

January 13, 2015 Contributor

In partnership with New York Sea Grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens today (Jan. 13) announced $89,000 in grants for four projects that will help Great Lakes coastal communities to increase storm resiliency and protect water quality.

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