Recently, the board of directors for Empire State Development approved Oswego County Land Bank Corporation’s application of incorporation. As stated in the New York State Legislature Land Bank Act of 2011, land banks are non-profit corporations created by the government for the purpose of converting vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties back into useful and prosperous properties.
Mayor Billy Barlow announces that on February 16 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, a kick-off presentation will be held regarding the city’s Route 104 Streetscape Revitalization Project. Bergmann Associates, the project consultant, will be giving the presentation, and providing a project overview and visual illustration of how the plan might positively impact the aesthetics of the city’s main street.
The first Arctic blast of 2016 is expected this weekend with very cold temperatures predicted Friday night through Sunday. The hazards of lake effect snow and biting cold are not only uncomfortable and inconvenient, but can also be life-threatening.
Today’s News: College bound seniors need to update, a night at the Tonys, and more in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
The FCSD Board of Education unanimously approved the Smart Schools Bond Act preliminary investment plan for the second phase at Tuesday’s (Feb. 9) regular board meeting. The Smart Schools Bond Act was passed by voters in a referendum in November of 2014 and allotted $2 billion dollars to NYS school districts to heighten learning through technological and infrastructure enhancements. Read the full article for more information and a link to the school website for public input.
This evening (Feb. 11), at the nominating meeting of the Oswego County Republican Committee, Congressman John Katko (NY-24) was unanimously endorsed in his campaign for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Thomaris Y. Pease, (09/09/81), (Driver), and Angelica S. Crolick, (6/14/89), (Passenger), both of 128 Wente Terrace, Apt. 1, Syracuse, were arrested on Feb. 9, while driving on State Route 481 in the town of Schroeppel.
With our residents working to dig out this morning after the first significant snowfall of the season, we wanted to offer some safety tips to keep everyone safe. With the increased snowfall, snow accumulations can cover furnace or water heater vents, and can cause a deadly buildup of Carbon Monoxide gas in the home.
On Feb. 10 at 12:18 p.m., sheriff’s deputies arrested Perry F. Smith Jr., 21, of 11570 White Road, Cato. He was arrested for three counts of first-degree sex abuse, a class D felony and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. The arrest stems from the investigation into incidents that occurred on December 30 and 31 at a residence in the town of Granby.
Show us your best snow pictures by submitting them in the comment section and as always, please use extra caution during these weather conditions to stay warm and safe.
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