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Oswego School Board Approves 2017-18 Budget

April 21, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Now it’s up to the voters. At a relatively brief school board meeting Friday, the Oswego City School District’s 2017-18 budget was approved 6-0-1. Board member Brian Haessig was excused. Board president Lynda Sereno took part in the meeting via telephone. The district clerk will check to see if Sereno’s “yes” vote is legal. Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey said he is confident the voters will approve the spending plan next month. Recently, the board reduced the tax rate increase in the $82,839,101 budget down to 2.47 percent.

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Pastor John Coleman speaks to the gathering at a candlelight vigil in honor of Amber Neivel.

Community Honors Amber Neivel, Supports Mourning Family

April 21, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

The Fulton community came together to honor the life of 39-year-old Amber Neivel after her body was discovered in the Oswego River on Sunday, April 9. Neivel’s two children, father, sister, and several relatives were showered with support from loved ones and strangers alike offering words of comfort and sorrow as the community hosted a candlelight vigil in her honor.

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From left: Oswego Police Lieutenant Charles Searor, Oswego Mayor William J. Barlow Jr., Oswego Police Chief Tory L. DeCaire, and Oswego Police Sergeant James DuFrane

Mayor Barlow and Oswego City Police Support: ‘No Empty Chair’ Campaign

April 20, 2017 Contributor

The “No Empty Chair” campaign is a teen driving safety education and enforcement campaign, funded by the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, to raise awareness of highway dangers during prom and graduation season. Oswego City Police will be joining law enforcement across the state in the week-long, multi-agency campaign which will run from Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28.

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $25 Million In Federal Funding To Combat Opioid Epidemic In NYS

April 20, 2017 Contributor

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today (April 20) announced $ 25,260,676 in federal funding to the State of New York to combat opioid addiction. The funding was allocated through the Department of Department of Health and Human Services’ State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants.

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Will Barclay stands for a picture with the group of guests at the roundtable series.

Barclay Fields Constituent Questions at Chamber Round Table

April 20, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I – Pulaski) sat with a room full of constituents on Wednesday (April 19) to field any questions and address any concerns as part of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce “Meet the Officials” roundtable series.

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Oswego School District Honors John Canale

April 19, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Prior to the start of Tuesday’s board of education meeting, a ceremony was held to honor someone who has made significant contributions to the district for more than six decades – and is still contributing to this day. John Canale is a person that has served the district in just about every capacity for 66 years, Superintendent Dr. Dean Goewey pointed out.

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Cuomo Announces $28.8M Awarded To Construct 252 Units Of Supportive Housing For The Homeless

April 19, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew Cuomo today (April 19) announced that $28.8 million has been awarded to seven supportive housing projects across New York State, allowing the construction of 252 housing units for homeless New Yorkers. Oswego County Opportunities – $909,767 and Housing Visions Unlimited – $2.97 million

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Annual Pyrotechnic Display To Celebrate 30 Years Of Harborfest

April 19, 2017 Contributor

For many of the hundreds of thousands of people who travel to Oswego for its annual Harborfest, the breathtaking Saturday night fireworks spectacular by Grucci is indisputably the highlight of their weekend. Entergy Nuclear, a longtime sponsor of the display, has committed to sponsoring the fireworks for Harborfest’s 30th anniversary celebration.

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Governor Cuomo Announces $22.7M In Highway Improvements In CNY

April 19, 2017 Contributor

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that work is under way on $22.7 million in highway improvements in Central New York, including a $10.8 million project to repair the bridges carrying I-81 over Route 11 in the town of Salina, with work scheduled to be completed this year. Several projects are set for Oswego County, also.

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‘Canal Clean Sweep’ Celebrates Earth Day

April 19, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Saturday (April 22) is International Earth Day. The NYS Canal Corporation, in partnership with Parks and Trails NY, is sponsoring the beginning of 12th annual Canal Clean Sweep.This year, Minetto’s clean sweep will be on Saturday with volunteers meeting at 9 a.m. by the Town Hall, Route 48.

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