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University Police Issues Body-Worn Cameras To Patrol Officers

February 2, 2019 Contributor

University Police at SUNY Oswego deployed its body-worn cameras for patrol officers today (Feb. 1), mobilizing the point-of-view evidence-capturing devices that law enforcement departments across the country are adopting.

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Court Affirms Killer’s Conviction, Sentence

February 1, 2019 Site Administrator

Today (February 1), the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, unanimously affirmed the murder conviction and sentence of 36-year-old Steven Szatanek. n December of 2015, Szatanek was convicted after a multi-week jury trial.

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Mayor Barlow Announces $100k Grant For Expansion of Northland Filter, Adding 50 Jobs

February 1, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (February 1) Northland Filter, a filter manufacturing company, will purchase a building at 249A Mitchell St., Oswego, and conduct a multi-million 15-30,000 square foot expansion adding 50 jobs in the next two years. The 32,500 square foot facility was previously owned by Operation Oswego County and a $100,000 grant from the city of Oswego will aid the purchase of the building by Northland Filter, LLC.

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Mayor Proposes Expanding Tax Exemption Eligibility For Senior Citizens in Oswego

January 31, 2019 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow is proposing to update and expand several tax exemptions for Oswego residents 65 years old and older, likely living on fixed incomes. The proposal raises the income threshold for seniors to be eligible for an exemption from city property taxes, along with water bills from a $25,000 cap to a $30,500 cap, an alteration he said is long overdue.

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Fulton Remains Target District Despite All Six Schools In Good Standing

January 31, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

The New York State Education Department recently announced the 2018-2019 accountability status for school districts across the state based on the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA.) Betsy Conners, Director of Instruction and Assessment at Fulton City School District, said the district had quite a bit to celebrate from the results.

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Oswego Daily News

Oswego County Health Department Warns of Extreme Cold

January 31, 2019 Contributor

The dangerous cold front moving through Oswego County today (January 31) is expected to continue until the weekend. With it comes the hazards of lake effect snow and biting cold that are not only uncomfortable and inconvenient, but can be life-threatening.

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Fulton Fire Department Thanks Community Supporters

January 30, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

With the implementation of the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) initiative, Fulton Fire Department reached out to community stakeholders for help in achieving their overall goal: “to reduce the risk of fire, rescue, and medical events in our community by being involved, relevant, and engaged,” Chief Eiffe said. With strong response, the largest financial support as of yet came as a $5,000 donation from Pathfinder Bank.

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Oswego Daily News

Castaloop USA Becomes Port Of Oswego Authority Partner

January 30, 2019 Site Administrator

The board of Directors for the Oswego Port Authority and Castaloop USA Inc. are pleased to announce today (January 30) a strategic alliance in the Port of Oswego’s continued growth and commitment to service the Greater Northern New York region.

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FCSD: Threat to High School Not Credible

January 30, 2019 Mikayla Kemp

Principal Donna Parkhurst said a threatening Facebook post on a personal page of one of the district’s students was brought to the attention of school officials. Ultimately, law enforcement determined the student did not have the intent nor the ability to cause harm to students, staff, or the school community, she continued.

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Oswego Daily News

Council Approves Reduction In Oswego’s Sewer Rates

January 29, 2019 Steve Yablonski

Flat rate users will see a $200 annual reduction in the city sewer bill starting this year. Councilors also acted on several other items at Monday’s meeting

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