Oswego County TodayNewsFREE Independent News for Oswego County

Fulton Man Arrested For Criminal Sex Act Against Child

March 8, 2023 Contributor

In February 2023, the City of Fulton Police were made aware of a sex crime which had occurred on 02/15/23 on the west side of the City. A witness reported seeing what appeared to […]

SUNY Chancellor Announces Student Awards For Graduate Research Tackling Pressing Societal Issues Including Climate Change

March 8, 2023 Contributor

State University of New York students are conducting innovative research tackling some of society’s most pressing issues, and today Chancellor John B. King, Jr. recognized 33 of SUNY’s most outstanding student researchers. In addition to being selected for the 2023 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) award, each winner will receive $5,000 in flexible funding for research expenses, professional development, and stipend supplements.

[…]

IG Investigation Leads To Federal Fraud Conviction

March 8, 2023 Contributor

Two Rensselaer County residents pleaded guilty to federal charges for their roles in defrauding the state and federal government of more than $100,000 in unemployment insurance. The pair, identified as Taquan Parker and Olajuwon Sutherland, stole the personal identifying information of innocent New Yorkers and used the information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits.

[…]

SUNY Oswego Sustainability Office’s Composting Program Wins State Award

March 8, 2023 Contributor

SUNY Oswego’s Office of Sustainability and its manager, Kate Spector, have earned the 2022 College Recycling Leadership Award from the New York State Association of Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) for its composting project.

[…]

News

AAA: International Travel, Multigenerational Trips Popular This Spring Break

March 8, 2023 Contributor

More Americans are heading out of the country this Spring Break. AAA booking data shows international travel this season is up 30% over 2022. Many families are also taking multigenerational vacations. A new AAA survey shows more than 40% of U.S. adults with Spring Break plans are traveling with three generations.

[…]

Mayor Barlow Announces New Advertising Campaign Promoting Oswego

March 7, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mayor Billy Barlow announced today an advertising campaign for the City of Oswego ahead of the upcoming Micron development in Onondaga County to attract prospective residents and tout the recent improvements including downtown […]

CONSTELLATION STARTS PRODUCTION AT NATION’S FIRST ONE MEGAWATT DEMONSTRATION SCALE NUCLEAR-POWERED CLEAN HYDROGEN FACILITY

March 7, 2023 Contributor

OSWEGO – Mar. 7, 2023, Hydrogen production has commenced at the nation’s first 1 MW demonstration scale, nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility at Constellation’s Nine Mile Point Nuclear Plant in Oswego, New York, an advancement […]

SPRING INTO SAFETY, Time to Change Your Clocks— And Check Your Smoke Alarms

March 6, 2023 Site Administrator

NEW YORK – On Sunday, March 12th (Daylight Saving Time), New Yorkers will set their clocks forward one hour. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is urging everyone to check their […]

Fulton Block Builders Accepting Applications Through March 17

March 6, 2023 Contributor

Fulton Block Builders (FBB) would like to invite ANY block in the city to apply for its 2023 Block Challenge, a program that offers matching funds to each participating homeowner for exterior home improvements.

[…]

Community Partnership Offers Driving Information For Seniors

March 5, 2023 Contributor

The Oswego County Traffic Safety Board (OCTSB) and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) host a free informational session and activity about driving for older adults in Oswego County. The event begins at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the SUNY Oswego Business Resource Center, 121 E. First St., Oswego.

[…]