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Thanksgiving has come and gone. But it has left me with memories that I will never forget. I have so many things to be thankful for. Homelessness is a crisis that needs a solution. My mission to get a homeless shelter in Oswego County is more important than ever with a harsh winter coming.

Influenza is widespread throughout Central New York, including Oswego County, according to Jiancheng Huang, Public Health Director for Oswego County. During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 2 through 8, the County Health Department is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu.

Last month was just 0.5-degree cooler than normal. But it was enough to break a warm streak dating back to April 2011. Precipitation was 2.56 inches below average and snowfall was 4.0 inches below average.

Troopers reportedly discovered an illegal gravity knife and several used hypodermic needles in the vehicle passenger areas during a traffic stop. Further investigation lead to the discovery of approximately 18 packets of heroin and components of a One Pot Methamphetamine manufacturing operation in the trunk, troopers said.

Oswego city lawmakers approved a law recently that prevents many felons from getting taxi licenses in the city. Officials said at the time that there’s been no specific problem — they were just trying to prevent one. Now, they’ve got a problem. A workers’ rights group is suing the city to try to kill the law.

Numerous concerts are scheduled in the upcoming weeks as the Fitzhugh Park Elementary School concert is scheduled for December 3 at 7 p.m. in the Robinson-Faust Theatre for the Performing Arts at Oswego High School.