Oswego Daily News
Oswego Council Narrowly Approves Raises For Its Leaders
In a split vote Monday night, the Common Council approved salary hikes for its president and vice president. The vote to approve the rules of the council, including the salary adjustments, was passed 5-2 with Councilor Dan Donovan and Councilor Shawn Walker voting “absolutely not.”
Local Group Walks To Raise Funds For Sandy Hook
Integrative Counseling Services is in the business of helping others. Over the weekend, the Oswegonians banded together to help those dealing with the aftermath of last month’s murders in Newtown, Conn.
Oswego dean elected president of NPSMA
David W. King, dean of graduate studies and research at SUNY Oswego, was recently elected president of the National Professional Science Masters Association for 2013.
Buddy and Porky Pet Health – Help Sought Supporting Animal Cruelty Laws Bill
A bill has been introduced in the New York State Assembly, (the number is A893-2013), which moves the animal cruelty laws from the Agriculture and Markets law to the Penal law. We need you to contact your local assembly person and ask him or her to support this bill.
School Safety, Community Partnership Forum Attracts Huge Crowd
“Children’s exposure to violence and abuse is a concern not only in Oswego County, but across the country,” said Karrie Damm, executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County. The forum stressed taking a collaborative approach to curbing the problem. Keeping the lines of communication open between everyone was also a key goal.
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Flu
Influenza is impacting all of Central New York, with many counties reporting historic numbers of flu cases already. “Oswego County has received reports of over 700 cases of influenza since October,” reported Jiancheng Huang, Public Health Director for Oswego County.
Early Morning Fire Damages Westside Home
UPDATE: The cause of the house fire early this morning at 195 West Eighth St. appears to be unattended food left on the stove, Chief Jeff McCrobie said. The structure is a total loss, he added. The lone resident at home at the time got out of the building along with a dog. He was being treated at the hospital.
What People Are Saying About ‘State of the State’ Address
State Senator Patty Ritchie is applauding Governor Andrew Cuomo’s call for building on the progress of the past two years to create more jobs and continue economic growth, following Wednesday’s State of the State address in Albany. Assemblyman Will Barclay added, Apart from the Governor’s plans for the economy, this agenda contained a lot of proposals that need close examination – particularly on minimum wage, campaign finance, gun control, and education.
SAF Launches Community Stalking Awareness Campaign
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. The theme – “Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It,” challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.