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“Each and every day, goods like aluminum, cement and salt come in and out of the Port of Oswego, so it makes no sense why grains can come in but cannot be shipped out. The inability to export grains is a lost opportunity for the port and the entire Central New York economy, and I am calling on the USDA to remedy the situation,” Sen. Schumer said.

Schumer to USDA: Fed Designation Would Grow Oswego’s Local Economy, Should Not Be A Heavy Lift

October 30, 2014 Contributor

At the Shineman Center at SUNY Oswego on Thursday (Oct. 30), U.S. Senator Charles Schumer launched his push to get the Port of Oswego and SUNY Oswego a special federal designation that would allow the Port of Oswego to export grain and other agriculture products for the first time. Schumer explained that the port takes in approximately 10 million bushels of grain – soybeans, corn and wheat – each year, and then companies like Perdue send these grains by rail to Virginia where they then export them abroad.

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Open House Set For Proposed Pulaski Bridge Rehabilitation

October 30, 2014 Contributor

NYS Department of Transportation will hold an open house on November 6 regarding a bridge rehabilitation project on Route 11 over the Salmon River in Pulaski. It will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pulaski Fire Department, 12 Lake St. Preliminary drawings for the upcoming project will be available for review and representatives from NYSDOT will be present to answer questions. No formal presentation is planned.

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Oswego Council Eyes Potential Parking Revenue

October 30, 2014 Steve Yablonski

An Oswego councilor suggested the city start looking now at what to do with several parking spaces currently leased by the college. The spots are north of Washington Boulevard on Sixth Avenue. They will revert back to the city Jan. 1, 2016 and will be a potential revenue source, he added.

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Where to go for a good local scare

October 30, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: Halloween safety and the benefits of being a volunteer are in today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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City Of Fulton All-Night Parking Ban Starts Nov. 1

October 29, 2014 Contributor

The city ordinance prohibits the parking of any motor vehicle in/on any city street or city parking lot from 1:30 through 5:30 a.m. from November 1 to April 1. The penalty for a violation of the all-night parking ban is $15. Vehicles may also be towed.

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Oswego County Responds to Ebola Concerns

October 29, 2014 Contributor

Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang told the Oswego County Legislature’s Health Committee today (Oct. 29) that several county agencies are working closely with the county health department to develop procedures and precautionary plans in response to the Ebola virus. “I want to stress that we have no information about anyone in Oswego County who has or may have the disease. That being said, we are working with relevant county departments and agencies to coordinate a preparedness response to the Ebola virus.”

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Dealing with every day stress

October 29, 2014 Contributor

Today’s News: The rewards associated with hard work and breaking down stereotypes are all part of today’s edition of RaiderNet Daily.

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Fulton CDA Awarded $275K Rehab Grant

October 28, 2014 Janet Rebeor

CDA Director Joseph Fiumara said the grant will help 20 existing resident families in the city of Fulton in need of energy use reduction, and health and safety violations that provide sustainability and continue to maintain affordability.

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Husband-Wife Accused of Stealing From 84-Year-Old Woman

October 28, 2014 Contributor

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today (Oct. 28) announced felony charges against an Oswego County husband and wife accused of abusing power of attorney to steal from an 84-year-old woman in their care. David Tetro Jr. and Morgan Tetro, both of Minetto, allegedly stole more than $200,000 of the victim’s money for their personal use, including more than $100,000 in gambling debts, purchases at Victoria’s Secret and assorted transactions on iTunes, Ebay and Facebook.

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The Oswego County Legislature will kick off this year’s ‘Red Kettle’ campaign at its November meeting. The campaign is the biggest fundraiser for the Salvation Army and its proceeds go toward serving those in need of assistance. From left are: Bernie Henderson, chair of the Oswego County Salvation Army Advisory Board; Lt. Phillip Davies, assistant officer and pastor, Oswego County Salvation Army Corps.; and Oswego County Legislature Chairman Kevin Gardner, District 13.

Salvation Army Kicks Off ‘Red Kettle’ Campaign on Nov. 13

October 28, 2014 Contributor

The Oswego County Salvation Army will kick off its ‘Red Kettle’ campaign on Nov. 13 at 6:45 p.m., prior to the Oswego County Legislature meeting at the County Office Building, 46 E. Bridge St. The public is invited to attend the kick-off in support of the ‘Red Kettle’ campaign.

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