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State DOT Announces Paving Project On Route 104 In Oswego

May 9, 2018 Contributor

tate Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul Karas today (May 9) announced that construction is beginning on a $2.4 million project to repair and resurface 2.5 miles of Route 104 in the city of Oswego. The work, expected to be completed this fall, ensures continued access to SUNY Oswego, downtown Oswego and the Port of Oswego. The investment complements “Central NY Rising,” the region’s comprehensive strategy to revitalize communities and grow the economy.

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Leotta Park along East First Street in Oswego. The Peace Garden can be seen at left.

Rotary Club Aims To Enhance Leotta Park

May 8, 2018 Steve Yablonski

The small park at the entrance to the city at East First and Utica street will be getting some sprucing up, thanks to the Oswego Sunrise Rotary Club. The Physical Services Committee gave a favorable recommendation to a request from the club for use of public space at Leotta Park in order to construct a pavilion and place four picnic tables. They will also do landscaping in the area.

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“We are in a state of progress, resurgence and revival,” the mayor said.

Mayor Barlow Announces $525,000 Downtown Improvement Fund for Downtown Businesses

May 8, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today (May 8) the launch of the Oswego Downtown Improvement Fund, one of 12 projects from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative the city of Oswego captured in July of 2016.

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Port City To Re-Do Dock Replacement Resolution

May 7, 2018 Steve Yablonski

At its meeting Monday night, the Administrative Services Committee revisited a resolution regarding replacement of damaged docks at the International Marina. The company supplying the docks has proposed payment terms that obligate the city to pay 50 percent of the total at the time the proposal is signed. The current resolution doesn’t provide for that requirement. The company has agreed to accept the balance owed as long as it is paid within 10 days after delivery of the docks. An updated resolution will be sent to the full council for consideration.

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Assemblyman Bob Oaks Won’t Seek Re-Election

May 7, 2018 Contributor

I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election to the New York State Assembly this fall for the 130th district covering all of Wayne County and portions of Cayuga and Oswego counties. Is has been an incredible experience and amazing opportunity over the past 26 years to represent the people of Wayne County in the New York State Assembly.

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Lauren (right) and Avery Steinel place a puzzle piece in the basket after completing another lap.

Annual Family Fun Walk for Autism Draws Hundreds

May 6, 2018 Steve Yablonski

It was a perfect day for a walk. And, hundreds of people took advantage of the sunny warm weather to stroll around the Wilber Track to help rause awarebess of autism. Besides the organized three-mile walk, the 12th annual Family Fun Walk for Autism feature plenty of activities inside the near by gym at Leighton Elementary School on Saturday. Representatives from several agencies were available to discuss the services they provide, and some great raffles to take a chance on.

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Mayor Barlow Appoints Erin Dorsey Chair of Campus-City Relations Committee

May 4, 2018 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the appointment of Erin Dorsey as chair of the Campus Community Relations Committee, a committee developed to connect the SUNY Oswego student and faculty community to the city. The committee, established in 2006 has previously worked with the city on assisting with neighborhood quality of life issues, public awareness campaigns and city-campus events to better include and connect the SUNY Oswego community to the greater Oswego community.

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Petty Officer 1st Class William Pangburn

Fulton Native Serves With U.S. Navy Half a World Away

May 4, 2018 Contributor

A Fulton, New York, native and 2005 G. Ray Bodley High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy with Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. Petty Officer 1st Class William Pangburn is a gunner’s mate serving with the security department at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, operating out of Sasebo, Japan.

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State Police Arrest Pair In Cemetery Desecration Case

May 3, 2018 Steve Yablonski

State Police arrested Kody L. Barr, 21, from Mexico, today (May 3) in connection with the recent vandalism in Mexico Village Cemetery. A 16-year-old boy was also charged with Cemetery Desecration 1st degree (E-felony), police said.

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Mayor Barlow Plans 2nd Annual ‘Code Enforcement Blitz’

May 3, 2018 Contributor

Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced the Oswego City Code Enforcement Office and the Oswego City Police Department will collaborate to conduct a “code enforcement blitz” on the west side of the city from State Route 104 to Lake Street in the First and Third wards.

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