Governor Andrew Cuomo’s head of the Environmental Facilities Corporation, former Syracuse Mayor Matt Driscoll, visited Oswego Monday night to spread the word about how the governor plans to create a “New NY.”
The Oswego Fire Department responded to a report of a person in the water in the Oswego Harbor along the breakwall just west of the lighthouse on Monday. Firefighters located the victim in the water about 50 yards west of the lighthouse along the breakwall and pulled the 18-year-old into the department’s boat. The teen was transported to Oswego Hospital and is being currently treated.
Superintendent Bill Crist issued the following announcement: “It is with considerable disappointment that the Oswego High School girls’ varsity basketball coach has been suspended from his coaching duties for the remainder of the season.
Organizers said Warm Up Oswego 2012 was the biggest and best ever. Hundreds of people took part in activities inside and outside the Oswego YMCA Armory and all over the city as well. The event helped lift the Port City out of the winter doldrums.
UPDATE: One person has died as a sesult of the fire.
A Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) is on the scene of a multi-unit apartment fire at 4917 Jefferson Street in Pulaski. A total of 120 seniors were evacuated to the village hall shortly after the incident. At this time, seniors are being let back into the apartment units, except for the floor where the fire damage was contained.
In a brief statement, Superintendent Bill Crist said, “Oswego City School District officials are investigating a parent complaint against the girls’ varsity basketball coach. He has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation.”
The state’s estimate of the savings counties will receive if Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget is approved may not be a lofty as state officials say, according to one county representative.
After a 1-13 regular season the Oswego Lady Bucs hockey team entered tournament action at the defending state champion and number one seeded Ithaca. What happened will never be forgotten by the Lady Bucs or their fans.
Bob Natoli broke the record of the existing Guinness World Fitness Record for Most Weight Lifted by Barbell Upright Row in One Hour. It was previously held by Ireland’s Eamonn Keane (40,752.5 pounds). This record is dedicated to the needs of our veterans at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, he said, adding that he is personally donating $2,000 to the VA Voluntary Services. He encourages other to donate as well.
The average temperature last month was 30.5 degrees. That is 6.9 degrees warmer than average. Snowfall was 12.9 inches below average for the month. And, it is 46.4 inches below average for this point in the winter season.
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