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In Oswego, Gillibrand Announces Push To Commemorate Fort Ontario As A National Monument

July 15, 2023 Contributor

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum at Fort Ontario to announce her push to designate Fort Ontario as a national monument.

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Mayor Barlow Announces 2023 “Rock the Docks” Concert Series Lineup

July 14, 2023 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the lineup for the third year of the “Rock the Docks” concert series. “Rock the Docks” will kick off on August 5 with local musician Dave Hawthorne. The concert series is designed to entertain docked boaters and tenants of Wright’s Landing with the permanent stage positioned to provide prime viewing and listening by boats in the marina area and harbor. Attendees from land may also use a small seating area available in the west end parking lot. Concerts are free to attend and will run from 6:00pm to 9:00 p.m.

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American With Disabilities Day Honored During Oswego County Legislature Meeting

July 14, 2023 Shea O'Malley

The Oswego County Legislature proclaimed July 26, 2023 as Americans with Disabilities Day during their monthly meeting held yesterday Thursday, July 13. On July 26, 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by former President George H. W. Bush.

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21 Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification

July 13, 2023 Contributor

Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that 21 businesses were recently certified by the Office of General Services’ Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development.

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First Do No Harm: Prioritize Roadway User Safety Before Raising Speed Limits

July 13, 2023 Contributor

Drivers desiring faster commutes might view a higher speed limit as a boon, but is it always the safest choice? And what about the safety needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and others? A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and increase traffic flow but could lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths.

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Operation Oswego County Presents Award To Felix Schoeller

July 12, 2023 Contributor

At its annual meeting in June, Operation Oswego County (OOC) presented its Business Excellence Award for 2023 to Felix Schoeller in recognition and appreciation for demonstrating outstanding leadership and commitment in operating and expanding Felix Schoeller in Oswego County.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposed Replacement Of U.S. Route 11 Bridge, Bridge E-64, Across The Erie Canal, Between Cicero, Onondaga County, Hastings, And Oswego County

July 12, 2023 Contributor

All interested parties are notified that the Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, has received an application from the New York State Department of Transportation (“NYSDOT”) requesting approval of the location and plans for proposed replacement of the U.S. Route 11 Bridge, Bridge E-64, across the Erie Canal, mile 150.58, between the Cicero, Onondaga County, and Hastings, Oswego County, New York.

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DEC Announces Multi-Year Research Study To Improve Bald And Golden Eagle Conservation Efforts

July 12, 2023 Contributor

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced DEC is seeking hunters to participate in a multi-year study of non-lead ammunition impacts on the State’s eagle conservation efforts. DEC is partnering with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, U.S. Geological Survey, and Conservation Science Global on the study to determine the reduction in bald and golden eagle deaths that can be achieved from increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting.

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SUNY Oswego Chasers Return From Storm-Studying Mission

July 12, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s storm-chasing team known as the “Oswego Chasers” recently returned from their 2023 trip across the nation’s heartland. The summer expedition is taught annually by meteorology professor Scott Steiger, providing them with hands-on experience in the field.

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DEC Forest Rangers – Week In Review

July 11, 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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