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Legislators Add Their 2 Cents Regarding Proposed 30 Cent Surcharge

January 7, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A motion to request that New York State County Law 308 be amended to authorize a wireless surcharge within the county of Oswego generated a lot of debate before finally being approved mostly along part lines. Funds from the $0.30 per month fee would greatly help the E-911 Center continue to improve its services to county residents and would treat persons with only a cell number as equitably as those with only a land line, the resolution said.

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Oswego County Man Arrested On Multiple Felony Charges

January 7, 2015 Contributor

On January 2, State Police in Pulaski arrested 36-year-old Kenneth L. Sweeting as result of an investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred at his residence 390 Mellon Road in the town of Amboy. He is also facing drug charges following a search of the residence.

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Fulton Council Back In Business For 2015

January 7, 2015 Janet Rebeor

The day after Mother Nature dumped nearly two feet of snow on the city of Fulton, the streets were clear and it was business as usual as city leaders conducted the first council meeting of the year Tuesday (Jan. 6) evening.

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Youth Bureau Will Award Mini Grants For Youth Projects

January 7, 2015 Contributor

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for mini-grants for 2015. Not-for-profit community organizations can apply for up to $1,000 for activities for youth during hours when school is not in session.

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State Police Investigate Fatal Accident in Richland

January 6, 2015 Contributor

A 13-year-old boy was struck and killed while sledding. The investigation is continuing. No charges have been filed.

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County Mortgage Tax Increase Tabled, But Still Discussed

January 6, 2015 Steve Yablonski

A proposed $.25 per $100 county mortgage tax increase never made it to the floor of the Oswego County Legislature on Tuesday afternoon. It was withdrawn from the legislators’ agenda. Proponents of the resolution, which was passed at the committee level in late December, say it could generate upwards of $840,000 for the county. However, the plan has been met with strong opposition from local realtors.

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Travel Advisory Lifted In Fulton

January 6, 2015 Contributor

As of 6 a.m. Jan. 6, the city of Fulton has lifted the travel advisory which began at 2 p.m. January 5.

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VanBuren, Walker Tabbed To Lead Council In 2015

January 5, 2015 Steve Yablonski

Eric VanBuren (Sixth Ward) and Shawn Walker (Fourth Ward) were appointed president and vice president, respectively of the Oswego Common Council. The rules of the council state that an additional compensation of $5,000 per year for the council president and $2,500 for the vice president be paid to those two councilors. As council president, VanBuren will assume the mayor’s duties in his absence; and, if he becomes incapacitated for any reason, he would take over as the acting mayor.

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Travel Advisory Issued For City of Fulton

January 5, 2015 Contributor

The City of Fulton has issued a travel advisory effective at 2 p.m.today (January 5).

Snow and gusting winds along with a forecast of significant snowfall this evening have created very hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are advised against any unnecessary travel. Vehicles will be towed if they become stuck or if they present a hazard.

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Katko Tapped for Leadership Position in 114th Congress

January 5, 2015 Contributor

U.S. Rep Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today (Jan. 5) appointed U.S. Congressman John Katko (NY-24) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security in the 114th Congress. Katko was selected for the leadership position based on issues of regional importance to NY-24 and his background as a federal prosecutor. In addition to the House Committee on Homeland Security, Katko will also serve on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure.

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