The Power NY Act was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in July; the intent was to increase power production and lead to new investment all across the state. However, there is opposition to it because it would override local municipalities’ home rule
Brookfield Renewable Power announces that it has implemented enhanced safety tools and warnings for anglers who recreate on or near the company’s Varick Hydropower Dam on the Oswego River. These new tools and warnings supplement the already existing system of warnings, which included signage and a Fishermen’s Alert System, among other features.
The United Way of Greater Oswego County kicked off its 2011 – 2012 campaign Wednesday at The American Foundry citing a need for immediate assistance. Melanie Trexler, executive director of the United Way, recognized “all the hard-working individuals who work for those agencies who address the needs of our community. You are the unsung heroes of our county!”
Troopers, along with members of the U. S. Marshall’s Service and the State Police Computer Crime Unit, searched the home of William J. Knopp Wednesday. They allege that they found several pictures and videos of children under age 16 engaged in various sex acts.
The president of the Oswego Board of Education said he’d work with some concerned parents to ensure their children get the required amount of physical education
First Assistant Fire Chief Donald Dowd and Captain Peter Coffey were operating the fire department’s jet sled ”Beau” in the area of the Varick Street Hydro-Electric Plant when Captain Coffey, the operator of the boat, while transversing the river, struck a steel pole sideswiping off that pole forcing him to strike a second pole.
At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council saluted the Oswego High School Marching Buccaneers. Thousands of students and their parents have dedicated countless hours of to the marching band, Mayor Randy Bateman said. “On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Oswego High School Marching Band will celebrate their 33rd annual Pageant of Champions,” he added.
New York Kite Enthusiasts members filled the skies above Fort Ontario with colorful kites, some traditional, others in the shape of cartoon characters and Chinese dragons. One man said that he could see the kites all the way from Rudy’s at The Loop in Oswego Town.
As members of the Oswego Fire Department marched to the fire station this morning to honor those who died 10 years ago today, a child called out to his father. “Hi daddy,” he said. Immediately everyone’s thoughts turned to the hundreds of children who forever lost the chance to say that to their fathers on Sept. 11, 2001.
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