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Oswego Daily News

County Mortgage Tax Increase Tabled, But Still Discussed

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 It was withdrawn from the legislators’ agenda.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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Oswego Daily News

VanBuren, Walker Tabbed To Lead Council In 2015

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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Fulton Daily News

Travel Advisory Issued For City of Fulton

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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Oswego Daily News

Katko Tapped for Leadership Position in 114th Congress

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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Oswego Daily News

CMOO Takes Children On Global Journey

For many, having 80 energetic young children running around for hours under one roof could be a nightmare. However, for Jillian Shaver, it’s just another day at the Children’s Museum Of Oswego. Over the holidays, CMOO helped hundreds of children travel “around the world” without ever leaving the Port City.

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