Oswego Daily News

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.

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.

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.