Lily Reese worked the room at the CoffeeNook grand opening recently, making sure all guests got a taste of homemade ice cream. The cafe is co-owned by Aleta Walborn, her daughter, Sharity Bassett, and her son, Clay Bassett. Between the three of them, there’s more than 75 years of experience in the food industry.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s innovative proposal to tap into the potential of State University campuses to give an economic shot in the arm to Upstate communities won an enthusiastic vote of support this week from SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley.
Memorial Day is sacred to all veterans and families of veterans, according to George Hoffman, the master of ceremonies. “We owe it to our fallen heroes to pause from our routine so that we may respectfully honor their lives and sacrifices for liberty and freedom,” he said. “Our defenders are ordinary Americans performing extraordinary deeds,” he added.
Authorities are investigating a drowning on Kasoag Lake. At about 1:10 a.m. today (May 25), members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to Kasoag Lake in the town of Williamstown on a report of a possible drowning.
On Thursday, the Oswego Fire Department units along with Animal Control personnel responded to a report of a deer stranded on the rock wall in the center of the river. Fire Department personnel responded in the fire/rescue boat and carefully eased the deer to shore to awaiting animal control personnel.
This annual event usually attracts a standing room only audience and once again the Oswego High School student-musicians will have an incredible opportunity to work with an outstanding jazz musician. Wayne Bergeron is enjoying a career as one of the most active players in the world. With studio dates, International touring, jazz concerts, guest soloist appearances and clinics, he has no intention of slowing down.
The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced it has awarded Enable a $10,000 grant to expand its parenting program for families of children with autism into Oswego County.
Enabling Parents is a six-week education class that helps parents and caregivers better understand and care for children with an autism spectrum disorder or behavioral issues. The training will cover topics such as measuring and managing behavior, identifying triggers, monitoring progress and communicating with school personnel.
The budget calls for a reduction of 8.6 positions. The head of the district’s CSEA is concerned that further reductions in staff would have a negative impact on the workers’ ability to perform all their duties. Some board members say they will do what they can to keep CSEA staffing at optimal levels.
CSEA President Danny Donohue is slamming a new proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would provide yet another tax giveaway to business at the expense of local communities and middle class jobs. The CSEA leader also expressed extreme concern that state legislative leaders seem ready to give the governor a blank check on this latest misguided venture.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (May 22) unveiled “Tax-Free NY,” a game-changing initiative that will transform SUNY campuses and university communities across the state into tax-free communities that attract start-ups, venture capital, new business, and investments from across the world.
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