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Schumer Says Friendly’s ‘Unfair To Employees;’ Urges DOL To Investigate

April 10, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On the heels of abrupt closures of 14 Friendly’s restaurants across Upstate New York, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today (April 10) urged the federal Department of Labor to investigate the manner by which New York workers were let go this past weekend by the Friendly’s Corporation. According to reports, workers were in the dark and arrived at their jobs only to be told to shut the doors – for good.

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Local Businesses Support FBB, Pathfinder Bank Becomes Largest Corporate Sponsor

April 9, 2019 Contributor

Pathfinder Bank has donated $32,500 to the Fulton Block Builders making Pathfinder the largest corporate sponsor of FBB for the third year in a row.

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Mexico Man Arrested After Crashing Into School Bus

April 9, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The investigation has revealed Zechariah Karboski was operating a 2012 Ford traveling west on Main Street when he struck the rear of a Mexico School District school bus that was stopped in traffic.

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Oswego Mayor Makes Offer To Former Friendly’s Workers

April 9, 2019 Steve Yablonski

“I’m making a direct job offer to the employees of the Oswego Friendly’s location who are facing unemployment due to the sudden and unexpected closure,” he posted on Facebook.

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City of Oswego Partners with Oswego County D A’s Office for ‘Handle With Care’ Program

April 9, 2019 Contributor

The program aims to promote safe and supportive schools by helping children heal and cope from traumatic events while allowing them to thrive in their educational environments.

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Council OKs Re-Write Of Oswego’s Zoning Code

April 8, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The Common Council unanimously approved Local Law No. 5 of the Year 2019. The local law amends Chapter 280, Zoning, Of the Code of the City of Oswego.

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Three Injured Following High-Speed Chase; Charges Pending

April 8, 2019 Steve Yablonski

On Sunday, April 7, at approximately 7:41 p.m., an Oswego Police Officer attempted to stop a 2013 Gray Infinity G37 on East Seneca Street near George Street in the city of Oswego. The vehicle did not comply with the emergency lights and siren and sped away at a high rate of speed passing multiple vehicles as it left the city of Oswego headed east on County Route 1.

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Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Announces Port Winners of 2018 Season Pacesetter Award

April 8, 2019 Steve Yablonski

The Port of Oswego Authority has earned national recognition once again. The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation today (April 8) announced that eight U.S. ports in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System are receiving the agency’s Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award.

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Oswego County Completes Update to Hazard Mitigation Plan

April 7, 2019 Contributor

The community is invited to review and comment on a draft update to the Oswego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Oswego County Emergency Management Office will host an open house/public information meeting on April 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oswego County Legislative Chambers, 4th floor, 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego.

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The Raider 04/05/2019

April 5, 2019 Contributor

The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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