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SUNY Oswego Dean Named To National Fellowship For Educator-Preparation Leaders

August 17, 2023 Contributor

Laura Spenceley, dean of SUNY Oswego’s School of Education, was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through national non-profit organization Deans for Impact (DFI).

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Phoenix Inducts First Members Into Music Hall Of Fame

August 17, 2023 Contributor

The Phoenix community filled the John C. Birdlebough auditorium recently as the Phoenix Central School District inducted its first two members into their newly-formed Music Hall of Fame.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Grand Opening Of $10 Million William S. Cahill Pier

August 17, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the grand opening of the William S. Cahill, Jr Pier in the City of Oswego. The $10 million construction project transforms an old abandoned coal trestle into a new, modern, waterfront park, allowing for public access from land, boating access from Lake Ontario, and additional fishing opportunities for visitors and residents. The pier also features a walking path down the middle, a boardwalk style path around the perimeter, and a decorative fountain towards the end. In addition, the city installed two more fire pit seating areas, unique statues, and electrical services to allow large boats and yachts to dock along the pier.

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Oswego County Joins Statewide High Visibility Engagement Campaign

August 17, 2023 Contributor

STOP-DWI Campaign Runs Aug. 18 through Sept. 4 OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County STOP-DWI Coordinator David Hall announced that Oswego County police agencies will participate in special efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of […]

Oswego County Health Department Reports xWest Nile Virus (WNV) Found

August 16, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO COUNTY – New York State Department of Health informed the Oswego County Health Department today that West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in two mosquito pools (samples). One was collected from the town of […]

TSA Prevents Oneida County Man From Bringing Loaded Gun Onto Flight At Syracuse Hancock International Airport

August 16, 2023 Contributor

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – An Oneida County, N.Y., man was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Aug. 15) when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Syracuse Hancock International Airport detected a loaded […]

Master Plan In Development For Fulton’s Recreation Park

August 16, 2023 ChirelloMarketing

Fulton’s Recreation Park on the shore of Lake Neatahwanta has long been a cornerstone of the city’s image and a draw for everything: from big band entertainment in the mid-20th century, to the hub it is today for youth hockey, basketball, football, and special events. The city’s parks and recreation department has been working with stakeholders and a consultant to develop a master plan for park development.

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

August 15, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.

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SUNY Oswego On Money Magazine 2023 Best Colleges List

August 15, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego was recently named to Money magazine’s 2023 Best Colleges list that recognized institutions based on quality, affordability and student outcomes.

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New York Department Of State’s Division Of Consumer Protection Offers Tips To Protect Older Adults From Consumer Fraud Scams

August 15, 2023 Contributor

For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is offering guidance to help prevent and protect seniors from consumer fraud and scammers in advance of National Senior Citizens Day on August 21.

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