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Beginning this Saturday, April 11, customers entering the solid waste offices for business transactions at the Pulaski, Hastings and Hannibal transfer stations are asked to wear a face mask.

April 9, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 9, 2020

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative number is now 38 cases across the county and of those, 18 have recovered and two have died.

County Requests Residents Adopt Limited Travel Plan

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup requested in his video message to the public yesterday, April 8, that residents adopt a limited travel plan like the plan introduced by Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and supported by other Central New York counties.

Katko Aims To Expand Medicare Coverage, Mental Healthcare Via Telehealth

Today, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, requested that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expand Medicare coverage to ensure seniors in Central New York have the ability to access quality mental healthcare over the phone.

Brindisi, Katko Fight To Increase Mental Health Access In Rural Communities

Congressmen Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) and John Katko (NY-24) are fighting to increase access to mental health care for rural communities in the next coronavirus relief bill.

Oswego Health To Furlough Quarter Of Workforce

To ensure the financial security of the health system, Oswego Health is in a position needing to furlough employees. Effective April 13, there will be a reduction in workforce by 25%.

April 8, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

COVID-19 Statistics Update, April 8, 2020

According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative number is now 36 cases across the county and of those, 18 have recovered and two have died.

Fulton Block Builders Plan Plant Swap, Date TBD

Fulton Block Builders (FBB) is organizing an outdoor Plant Swap in conjunction with the city. Once stay-at-home restrictions have been lifted, FBB will announce a date and location for the event.

International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board Gives Update

Spring is a critical period for Lake Ontario outflow regulation, as the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board is closely coordinating with the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board during the Ottawa River snowmelt (freshet), to have the highest outflow from Lake Ontario while balancing impacts upstream and downstream on the St. Lawrence River.

Oswego County Issues COVID-19 Scam Alert

Oswego County Legislator Chairman James Weatherup warns residents to be on the look-out for scams as Oswego County battles the COVID-19 pandemic.