Today’s News: Juniors looking forward to their “Magestic Night”; Lang, Geitner lead GRB Class of 2018; NYS Education Department reviews GRB’s progress; and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.
As the recent warm weather has concluded the long winter season, melted snow has resulted in littered streets and yards, Fulton city officials said. Sam Vono, Fourth Ward representative on the Fulton Common Council, has led his ward by example in an effort to combat the litter plaguing community neighborhoods. “One of my pet peeves has always been litter. I’m so opposed to people just driving and throwing litter out the window. I’d like to raise awareness in the city to try to get people on board, everybody, all of our residents, to just take some pride in our community. If you see it, pick it up,” he said.
Judge Karen Brandt (R-Oswego County) today (May 9) formally launched her bid for Supreme Court Justice in the Fifth Judicial District. Brandt, a lifelong resident of Oswego County who was first elected to the bench as Town Justice in 2011 and is still currently serving, has unmatched experience protecting our personal rights while presiding over criminal offenses, vehicle and traffic matters, small claims, evictions and civil matters.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (May 9) announced the results of coordinated efforts by the State Liquor Authority, the Department of Motor Vehicles and local law enforcement agencies to crack down on underage drinking throughout the state during the month of April. Several arrests were made in the Port City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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