“The goal of Oswego Harborfest is to draw attention to our community and its beautiful harbor, while at the same time providing something special for the residents of our area,” said Oswego Harborfest Executive Director Doug Buske. The 28th annual festival is rapidly approaching, but the task of providing a quality admission-free event is a challenge.
“April showers bring May flowers,” that’s how the old saying goes. With May comes the much anticipated colors of spring; bright, beautiful flowers and gardens. “After our awful winter, it’s nice to see color. Even just green!” said Cindy Paine, who owns Oliver Paine Greenhouses with her husband, Oliver. Local greenhouses and gardens are preparing for the warm weather that makes it possible to grow flowers, vegetables and herbs.
At about 7:44 p.m. Tuesday (May 5), Daniel J. Fleischman, 42, of 24 Birch Lane, Bldg. 2, Apt. B, Oswego, was arrested for first-degree rape, a class B felony, following an incident in the town of Scriba. He allegedly ripped off the victim’s pants and forced the victim to engage in intercourse.
More than 1,700 SUNY Oswego students are eligible to take part in the three commencement ceremonies on May 16, with many already set on their next stage of life. Central New York residents will start recognizing meteorology major Molly Mattot as the weekend morning meteorologist for WSTM-3/WTVH-5 and on the CW-6’s 10 p.m. newscast Mondays through Wednesdays.
Today’s News: Taking lockdowns seriously, and a tough night for Raider tennis are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
The three candidates for the two seats on the Oswego City School District Board of Education answered questions from the public Tuesday night. Tom DeCastro and Lynda Sereno are seeking to retain their seats. Former board member Fran Hoefer is looking to unseat one of them.
On May 5, the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Fulton, arrested Dr. Dilip K. Roy, 50, from Baldwinsville, for one count of Rape in the 3rd degree, a class “E” felony. Dr. Roy was arraigned before Volney Town Justice Aluzzi and was released on his own recognizance.
Today’s News: The Raider boys’ lacrosse team is on a roll, and news of job-related workshops are all in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
A SUNY Oswego student brought home top prize in the student competition at the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium for the second consecutive year. Senior Shannon Cilento won the contest with her paper and presentation, “From Rebels to Patriots: Daniel D. Tompkins and the Involvement of Oswego in the War of 1812.”
The discussion of who is responsible for sidewalk repair and maintenance continued at Monday night’s Administrative Services Committee meeting. Assistant City Attorney Tom Reynolds said the city charter authorizes the DPW, pursuant to Section C12-06, to require the owners of property fronting upon any street … “to construct, repair and keep in order sidewalks.” “The city can, but does not have to have the residents pay for the sidewalk,” he added. “The charter basically leaves it open.”
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