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U.S. News Picks Oswego for Value Among Well-regarded Public Schools

November 30, 2009 Contributor

<p>The quad at SUNY Oswego. Photo courtesy of SUNY Oswego.</p>

U.S. News & World Report has listed SUNY Oswego — and four other SUNY campuses — on a list of just 30 well-regarded colleges nationally that offer small classes without high prices.

“Attending a big, affordable public university doesn’t doom a student to huge lecture halls. U.S. News has found dozens of lower-priced colleges in which at least half of all classes have fewer than 20 students,” the magazine’s Kim Clark wrote Nov. 24.

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Fulton Aldermen Decide Leaves And Hydrant Flushing Shouldn’t Mix

November 27, 2009 Contributor

The city of Fulton has two things to do in the fall: remove leaves from homeowners’ properties and flush the city’s water hydrants.

This week, city lawmakers and the Mayor agreed that perhaps those two things should not happen at the same time.

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Starting Your Holiday Shopping? Get This Advice First

November 27, 2009 Contributor

The state offers up a good list of tips to keep in mind as you begin shopping this holiday season, on topics such as gift cards, warranties, layaway policies and more.

We’d add only one thing to that list: Consider buying from local merchants whenever you can.Ã‚Â They tend to be more willing to work with you if there’s an issue and your money stays right here in town.

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Elections Commissioners Discuss How To Improve Voting Process

November 26, 2009 Steve Yablonski

The general election earlier this month went smoothly, despite a couple bumps in the road, according to Oswego County’s two elections commissioners. The bumps, however, were greatly magnified due to the intense scrutiny focused on the special election for the 23rd Congressional District, which was held in conjunction with the regular general election.

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Mirabito Speaks at LeMoyne Symposium on Business Education

November 25, 2009 ChirelloMarketing

David D. Mirabito, MetLifeÃ‚Â® financial planner and investment advisor, spoke as part of a panel of business leaders at LeMoyne CollegeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Nov. 4 Symposium on “Jesuit Business Education and How it Relates to Ethical Decision […]

Fulton Supt. Reminds Residents to Vote Dec. 9 On District’s $3.85 Million Capital Projects

November 25, 2009 ChirelloMarketing

Ã¢â‚¬Å“On Wed., Dec. 9, we are encouraging district residents to be part of the process and vote on the capital project referendum between 9:00 a.m. and 9 p.m. at their normal school polling place, Ã¢â‚¬Â […]

Fulton Schools To Hold H1N1 Clinics For Students

November 25, 2009 Contributor

The school district sent letters home with elementary school students Tuesday and mailed letters to families of secondary students announcing H1N1 vaccination clinics, to be run in coordination with the Oswego County Health Department.

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Paterson: Either You Cut The Budget Or Let Me Do it

November 25, 2009 Contributor

Gov. David Paterson prepares to deliver a speech via webcast on the state budget. Photo provided by the Governor's office.

Gov. David Paterson raised the stakes in his showdown with the state Legislature on Tuesday. He told legislators that if they were unwilling to make $3.2 billion in mid-year budget cuts, they should give him the authority and he’d do it for them.

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Hoffman Concedes Again And Says He’s Running Again

November 25, 2009 Contributor

Doug Hoffman conceded defeat on Tuesday but predicted he won’t lose in 2010.

You heard that right: The Conservative Party candidate for Congress this year will run again next year. “I promise to help restore our nation’s faith in elected officials when we win,” he said in a letter posted on his website.

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Scene Around Town: Firefighters Support Human Concerns’ Holiday Effort

November 25, 2009 Steve Yablonski

Members of the Oswego Fire Department helped pack dozens of bags packed with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving feast. They volunteered their time to help fill the bags and distribute them to area needy families in time for the holiday. Several dozen food baskets were handed out. The firefighters also donated $1,500 to Deb Deeb of the Human Concerns food pantry to support the effort. The local firefighters have been helping to sustain this project for decades.

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