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Schumer: Federal Funding Bill Is A Major Win For Upstate NY

May 1, 2017 Contributor

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today (May 1) announced major victories in the bipartisan federal funding bill that will greatly help Upstate New York. Schumer said these victories will boost the economy and support vital programs, including: funding for the Great Lake Restoration Initiative (GLRI), funding to confront the opioid epidemic, funding HOME/CDBG Program, critical railroad safety programs, support for education and higher-education and many more. Schumer provided statements for several major areas in which the budget will be a major boost for Upstate New Yorkers.

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A group makes its way around the track on Saturday.

Hundreds Help Raise Funds, Awareness Of Autism Locally

April 30, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The annual event drew a big crowd to Leighton Elementary School and the nearby Wilber Field on Saturday. Besides acting as a fundraiser, the event, sponsored by the Oswego County Autism Task Force, also focused attention on those diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Oswego County and what services are available.

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Schumer: Just-Released Trump Tax Plan Hurts NY More Than Any Other State

April 30, 2017 Contributor

Following the release of President Trump’s tax plan, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer today (April 30) pushed to preserve very popular and essential, but, nevertheless, at-risk tax deductions New York homeowners and taxpayers depend upon to keep the high cost of living in-check. Schumer explained that New York homeowners are in tax jeopardy as President Trump’s new tax plan proposes eliminating state and local property tax deductions.

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National Prescription Take Back Day: Phoenix MedSafe A Reminder To Safely Dispose At All Times

April 28, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

While National Prescription Take-Back Day (April 29) serves as a pressing reminder, the MedSafe medication disposal service in Phoenix operates daily to lessen the availability of unused prescription medications. It serves to allow Phoenix and neighboring community residents the opportunity to safely and anonymously deposit any unused prescription medication at any time for safe disposal.

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Rabid Bat Found in the Village of Mexico

April 28, 2017 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department reported today (April 28) that a bat has tested positive for rabies in the village of Mexico. This is the second case of rabies confirmed this year. “Bats are a common carrier of rabies,” said Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang. “Although they rarely attack humans, bats may transmit the disease through any physical contact.”

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Fire Destroys Westside Oswego Home

April 28, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that
destroyed a Tallman Street home in Oswego earlier this morning (April 28). The residence is a total loss, fire officials said. A neighboring home sustained radiant heat damage and melted siding. No injuries were reported.

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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a huge drug bust today.

52 People Indicted And Charged With 370 Crimes, Part Of AG’s And Syracuse PD’s Narcotics Sweep

April 27, 2017 Contributor

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler today (April 27) announced the indictment of a total of 52 people, including many charged with operating a drug trafficking ring that transported heroin and cocaine throughout Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Cortland and St. Lawrence counties; as well as two groups of individuals within this ring who are alleged to have conspired to murder their rivals. Some Oswego County residents are among those charged.

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Family Fun Walk Event for Autism Set Saturday

April 27, 2017 Steve Yablonski

The Oswego County Autism Task Force will host the Autism Family Fun Walk this Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Leighton Elementary School and Joe Wilber Field in Oswego. This annual autism awareness event is free with fun activities for the whole family including air hops, face painting, crafts, a bubble area, music, concessions, walking on the track and a vendor and resource area. In addition to the resource area and all the other activities, they are raffling off a Kindle Fire and will have their regular raffle baskets as well.

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Chairman Kevin Gardner Announces Candidacy for Treasurer Position

April 27, 2017 Contributor

Kevin Gardner, Chairman of the Oswego County Legislature, announced today (April 27), his candidacy for the position of County Treasurer. Gardner is a 13-year veteran of the Oswego County Legislature being first elected in 2004.

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Oneida Street Bridge Rehabilitation Expected to Begin In May

April 26, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Oneida Street bridge over the Oswego River in Fulton is expected to see a rehabilitation period beginning at the end of May, according to city officials. The Fulton Common Council unanimously accepted a bid on Tuesday (April 25) of $1,888,597.95 from Vector Construction Corporation to complete the project, the lowest bid received out of four. At the same time, the council also advertised to accept bids for the rehabilitation of the North Sixth Street bridge over CSX in Fulton, located between Kimball Avenue and Clark Street.

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