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Refugees gather at the fence of the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter, 1944-1946. Photograph by Leni Sonnenfeld from the collection of the Beit Hatfutsot Museum.

Cayuga Launching Hometown History Series at Fulton Campus

September 2, 2019 Contributor

Cayuga’s new Hometown History Series will feature presentations spotlighting significant events and characters from Oswego County, and the roles they played in shaping history. The presentations are free and open to the public, and will be held on Cayuga’s Fulton Campus.

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Legislator Farfaglia Meets with Comptroller DiNapoli

September 1, 2019 Contributor

County Legislator and candidate for Mayor of Fulton Dan Farfaglia met with New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli recently during the Comptroller’s annual State Fair Breakfast Reception.

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Fulton Fire Department Responds to 102 W. Second St. Fire

August 31, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

Breaking news – Fulton units respond to fire on West Second Street.

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Avery Kicks off Campaign For Fulton Council Seat

August 31, 2019 Contributor

Audrey Avery kicked off her campaign for Fulton’s Fifth Ward council seat with a meet and greet for ward families. She raised funds and organized the event.

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Redfield Crash Victim Identified

August 31, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On Friday, August 30, at 1:01 p.m., members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to County Route 17 in Redfield for a two-car motor vehicle accident. Lawrence Herse, 32, of Redfield, was pronounced dead at the scen

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Fulton Plans New Trail System

August 29, 2019 Kassadee Bradshaw

City of Fulton to start first phase of multi-use trail system.

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County: Aerial Spraying Helped But EEE Still Active in Oswego County

August 29, 2019 Contributor

Initial surveillance shows that aerial spraying of Toad Harbor Swamp on Aug. 20 was effective in reducing the number of mosquitoes, but people everywhere should continue to be vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites, Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang said.

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Mayor Barlow Announces New Downtown Concert Series at Water Street Square

August 29, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, August 29, the city will host a new concert series at the recently opened Water Street Square pocket park in downtown. Water Street Square, a public space on Water Street, includes a stage, benches, tables and other features. The city will waive the Open Container Ordinance/

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Help Wanted to Launch 982 Tethered Sky Candle Lanterns – Fort Ontario and Safe Haven Museum Mark 75th Anniversary of Refugee Shelter Open House

August 28, 2019 Contributor

New York State Parks, Friends of Fort Ontario, and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum will host a 75th anniversary event to commemorate the open house held at the fort on Sept. 3, 1944.

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State Police Investigate Member Involved Shooting in Hastings

August 27, 2019 Steve Yablonski

UPDATED At approximately 8:30 a.m. today August 27, State Police in Hastings were dispatched by Oswego County 911 to the area of 3532 State Route 49 in the town of Hastings for a stolen vehicle complaint. Troopers located the suspect at which point the suspect pointed, what appeared to be, a handgun at Troopers. A Trooper discharged his duty weapon striking the suspect multiple times.

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