Fulton Daily News
Music in Our Schools Month is Under Way
Today’s News: A sure sign of spring and use the food plate in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
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Oswego Daily News
Katko Listens, Shares Ideas For Economic Development
The Oswego Common Council Chambers were filled to standing-room-only capacity Wednesday. For about an hour, freshman U.S. Congressman John Katko responded to questions regarding economic development in Oswego County. For a time, he met one-on-one with some people following the session. Katko said he was overwhelmed by the attendance. It shows that the community cares and that’s a really good thing, he said.
Oswego Daily News
Students First: Senate Budget Adds $1.9 Billion For Local Schools
Senator Patty Ritchie announced that the Senate’s proposed budget plan would hike aid to schools by $1.9 billion, and completely eliminate the aid-cutting GEA, or Gap Elimination Adjustment, that’s been squeezing local schools to balance the state budget, when the funds should be going into classrooms. The Senate’s increase is $800 million more than that proposed by the Governor.
Oswego Daily News
Ritchie: Senate Budget Includes Record Funding For Agriculture
State Senator Patty Ritchie today (March 11) announced that the Senate’s 2015-16 Budget Plan includes record funding for agriculture programs, including full support for her landmark “Grown in New York” plan that links consumers and local farms and preserves the future of family farming in the state. The Senate’s budget plan increases support for agriculture by more than $20 million above the Governor’s proposal.
Oswego Daily News
Residents Speak Out On Proposed CENTRO Cuts
A handful of residents spoke out Tuesday on possible cuts CENTRO is considering. About a dozen people attended a public hearing in the County Legislature Chambers. The company is facing a nearly $5 million deficit and is looking at reducing bus service to close that gap. Revenues from state subsidies, which haven’t increased with the cost of operations, are behind the proposed cuts.
Oswego Daily News
Oswego School Chief: Budget Process Held Hostage By Gov. Cuomo
School district budget planning is always a stressful, emotional and time-consuming process. But this year, it’s much more difficult. Monday evening the Oswego City School District Board of Education met for committee and regular sessions, but the spotlight was on an item that wasn’t even listed on the agenda…the budget. Governor Andrew Cuomo is basically holding school districts throughout the state hostage as he refuses to allow a state aid run.
Oswego Daily News
Katko Listening Session Set Wednesday In Oswego
Mayor Tom Gillen announced Monday night that U.S. Congressman John Katko will host a listening session in Oswego. Each listening session focuses on a unique topic, providing a platform for a discussion of districtwide priorities. The Oswego session will deal with economic development in Oswego County. It will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Oswego City Hall,
13 W. Oneida St., the mayor said.
Fulton Daily News
Class of 2015 Update At Bodley
Today’s News: The benefits of tears, and opinions on NCAA Sanctions against Syracuse in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.
Oswego Daily News
Speakers Urge City To Change Course On Midtown Plaza Redevelopment
The city still has a developer and is moving ahead with the best interest of the city in mind, the mayor said. Two lawsuits brought against the city lost; as did the two appeals, he added. Going forward, the plans will be totally transparent, he said and urged residents to contact him or the councilors for more information.
Oswego Daily News
International War of 1812 Symposium Features Acclaimed Speakers
Audiences will hear from top experts on the War of 1812 during the fifth annual Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium scheduled for April 17, 18 and 19 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego. “This is another banner year for the symposium in being able to provide such a high caliber of presenters,” said Fort Ontario State Historic Site Superintendent Paul Lear, chairman of the Oswego International War of 1812 Symposium Committee