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A Joke Turns Into a Life’s Work for Fulton Sisters With Their Dance Studio
Nina Jackowski and her sister, Nicole, used to joke about owning a dance studio when they grew up. The sisters have been dancing for almost 13 years, first at Joan Ezzo’s studio in Fulton, and then as Officers and Choreographers for SUNY Oswego’s Del Sarte Dance Club.
Well, it’s no joke anymore.
Oswego School District Continues Budget Discussions
Superintendent Bill Crist will formally present his 2013-14 budget proposal at next week’s school board meeting. The tentative budget, right now, is $78, 402,453.
Mayor Gillen Comments on NYS ‘Landmark’ Budget Agreement
Today, Governor Cuomo has announced an agreement with the Legislature on a 2013-2014 budget that is on track to become New York’s third on-time budget in a row – a feat that hasn’t been achieved in Albany in almost 30 years.
Emily Bradshaw named Honorary Chairperson for OCO Lucky 13 Bowl-A-Fun for Homelessness
Seven months ago Emily Bradshaw, a student at Oswego Middle School, began her mission to have a homeless shelter established in Oswego County. Since that time she has done much to raise awareness of the homelessness that exists in Oswego County and enlist community members and area officials to join her in her mission.
$350 Rebate Check is Part of State Budget Deal Reached Wednesday Night
New York State is poised to pass an on-time budget for the third year in a row.
Governor Andrew Cuomo and leaders of the state Legislature emerged Wednesday night from their private negotiations to announce not only a budget deal for this year, but the outlines of a budget for 2014.
Fulton Fighters Aim For Mixed Martial Arts Success, If The Law Will Allow It
“We’re always the villains,” said Dennis Sugrue, head mixed martial arts coach at Tai Kai Martial Arts. The villains he’s referring to are Doug Miller and Dustin Whalen, two natives of Oswego County hoping to make names for themselves in a sport that’s swiftly gaining popularity.
The catch is that professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is illegal in New York State.
19-year-old Schroeppel Man Charged With Sex Crimes Against Minors
On Tuesday, the New York State Police BCI in Fulton arrested Paul C. Nowakowski, 19, of 454 Chesbro Road in the town of Schroeppel for 1 count of second-degree rape (Class D Felony), two counts of endangering the welfare of a child (Class A Misdemeanor) and one count of sexual misconduct (Class A Misdemeanor).
Maffei Opens Oswego Office To Give Everyone Equal Access To Services
The office is full service and is staffed full-time. It will maintain regular week day hours. It is located in Oswego City Hall, 13 W. Oneida St. The phone number is: (315) 342-2192.
Oswego County Fire Coordinator Reminds Residents of State Ban on Brush Burning
Oswego County Fire Coordinator Donald Forbes reminds Oswego County residents that all residential brush burning is prohibited during the historically high fire risk period between March 16 and May 14.
