Union workers at Nine Mile One and Two decide today whether to allow their leaders to call a strike against the company that owns the nuclear plants in the town of Scriba, as a mediator arrives to try to avoid a walkout.
Community Partnerships for a Tobacco Free New York launched a campaign to educate New Yorkers about the benefits of tobacco free outdoor recreational areas. The campaign raises awareness of the environmental impact of tobacco litter, dangers of secondhand smoke and influence on children when tobacco use is not restricted.
Congressman Bill Owens held a town hall style meeting at the Auditorium in the Campus Center on the SUNY Oswego Campus tonight (June 28). The meeting was open to anyone and more than 50 people were in attendance. Anyone that wanted to was given the opportunity to ask Congressman Owens a question.
Despite an overcast morning, racers and fans alike arrived at Wright’s Landing early Sunday to participate and watch Oswego’s first nationally sanctioned triathlon. More than 250 participants registered for the event with experience ranging from first time triathlon participants to seasoned veterans.
At its meeting Monday night, the Common Council voted 4-2-1 to extend its lease agreement with the Port of Oswego Authority regarding the International Marina. Voting in favor of the move were councilors Connie Cosemento, Mike Myers, Cathy Santos and Ron Kaplewicz. The nay votes were by councilors Shawn Walker and Bill Sharkey, who added an emphatic “Absolutely no.”
A public briefing was held at the Joint Operations Center in Volney to wrap up a three-day exercise to check preparedness at the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. Representatives from the FitzPatrick nuclear plant, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) were present at the public briefing.
“We look at commencement as a beginning,” said OHS Principal Brian Hartwell. “It doesn’t mean we’re going to forget old friendships but you look forward to the rest of your life and you start to live your life. It’s exciting; it really is exciting.” The speakers told the class to never forget the friends they made in high school – but to also go out into the world and make new friends and achieve great things.
An international attempt to smuggle drugs was busted recently by the Oswego City Police Department.
During this week’s meeting, members said goodbye to their board president and student representative to the board. They also welcomed two new principals.
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