Governor Andrew Cuomo today (Nov. 28) announced nearly $2 million in Empire State After-School Program funding has been awarded to two high-need school districts in Central New York. The Oswego City School District will receive $566,400.
A Fulton man is facing sexual abuse and other charges, police reported today (Nov. 28). Anthony M. Gerard, 37, was arrested after an investigation by the City of Fulton Police Department and charged with the following crimes:
• First-degree sexual abuse (nine counts), Class D Felony
• Endangering the welfare of a child (three counts), Class A Misdemeanor
• Forcible Touching (nine counts), Class A Misdemeanor
Carol Thompson, a former local reporter, attempted to speak Monday night at the Common Council’s public session. She was shut down by the City Attorney Kevin Caraccioli; her comments, he ruled, violated the guidelines for speaking at the public session. It constituted a ‘personal attack,’ he said. The sexually explicit recording was sent to her via Facebook messenger, Thompson told the council as she began to play the one minute, five second recording into the record. She didn’t play the entire message.
Fort Ontario State Historic Site will host a “Wreaths Across America Day” program Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to make wreaths with natural evergreens in the Enlisted Men’s Barracks and place them at the graves of the 77 officers, enlisted men, and their family members buried in the Post Cemetery.
With temperatures in the upper 40s, visits from “Elvis” and Santa Claus himself made the Port City’s 2017 “An Oswego Christmas” holiday tree lighting a truly magical event. The chilly misty sporadic rain showers did little to dampen anyone’s spirits. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Oswego; except, of course, for the lack of snow, and no one is really complaining about that. The Port City officially lit up for the holidays on Saturday. Hundreds of people throughout the day enjoyed the community-wide, all-day event that welcomed the holiday season in Oswego at myriad locations.
Movie actor, national recording artist and concert performer “Legend” Elvis (Michael Paul Callahan) will make an appearance at 5:10 .p.m for the Port City’s tree lighting ceremony. There will be a full day of activities including a visit from Santa, a children’s parade, multiple stage performances, food vendors, live reindeer, fireworks after the tree is lit and so much more.
Oswego County government officials are seeking input from the public on the design and features of a new government website. The county Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning is coordinating the project.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new public awareness campaign on the fentanyl crisis impacting communities across New York State. The campaign consists of ads and information cards warning New Yorkers about the dangers of fentanyl, providing safety tips on prevention and offering guidance on how to safely respond to a fentanyl overdose.
The Friends of History In Fulton, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual Parade of Trees. Santa’s elves spent all day and night decorating the house inside and out. Now all we need is for you to come. We are located at 177 S.First St., in Fulton.
A holiday that is based on being grateful around an enormous meal made for every relative you are aware of can get to be quite the extravagant and expensive task. As you prepare for the holiday season here are some tips and tricks for how to have a healthy and affordable holiday meal.
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