At Monday’s Administrative Services Committee, Tom Reynolds, assistant city attorney, requested a discussion regarding a proposed local law requiring personal flotation devices. People in designated areas of the Oswego River would be required to wear personal flotation devices. Councilor John Gosek said it is something that has been in the works for a while.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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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