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From left, Guinness World Records adjudicator Michael Empric and Today show co-host (and SUNY Oswego alumnus) Al Roker present SUNY Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley and the event's student coordinator, senior broadcasting major Justin Dobrow, with confirmation of breaking a world record for longest conga line on ice – with 593 participants -- during the live broadcast of Today on March 31.

SUNY Oswego Smashes World Record For Longest Conga Line On Ice During Rokerthon

March 31, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Today’s Al Roker, visited SUNY Oswego today (March 31), his alma mater, for the final day of Rokerthon 3. He helped students set a new Guinness World Record for the most amount of people doing a conga line on ice. The group easily skated past the old record; performing the longest conga line on ice in the Marano Campus Center arena during a live broadcast of NBC’s Today show, hosted by Roker ’76.

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FitzPatrick Joins Exelon Generation Nuclear Fleet

March 31, 2017 Contributor

Exelon Generation, owner of the nation’s largest nuclear energy fleet, today (March 31) announced it has assumed ownership and management of operations of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba.

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DA Greg Oakes listens as Tina Socci tells how drugs took her son's life. At right is John Socci.

Forum Shines Light On Heroin Epidemic

March 30, 2017 Steve Yablonski

U.S. Congressman John Katko held a heroin summit Thursday evening in Oswego City Hall. Community members had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the spike in local heroin use with a panel of parents, educators, healthcare providers, law enforcement officials and local advocates.

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Catholic Charities of Oswego County Always Expanding

March 30, 2017 Submitted article

Catholic Charities has grown to become much more than an adoption agency. The organization now offers a variety of services that cover many of the basic needs of life. It offers a wide range of programs including, care management, immediate medical needs such as adult medical health and emergency services, while not forsaking the basic low-income needs such as offering a food pantry and thrift store.

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District Officials Share One Year Progress Update on Focus District Designation

March 29, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton City School District officials have presented the summary of a one year progress report after being labeled a focus district by the NYS Education Department last year. For FCSD specifically, the district attained focus status based on the elementary and middle school ELA and Math combined performance index for the Hispanic subgroup of students. Additionally, G. Ray Bodley High School was labeled a focus school based on the ELA and math combined performance index for the economically disadvantaged subgroup of students.

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Shineman Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Grants for Spring 2017

March 29, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Sixteen not-for-profit organizations were awarded grants totaling $1,204,000 from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation in the first of three 2017 grant rounds at its March board meeting. Of that amount, $704,000 is being paid this year; the remainder over time.

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Oswego Police Chief Tory DeCaire; Mayor Billy Barlow; Eric Bresee, executive director of Farnham Family Services; and Oswego County District Attorney Greg Oakes.

Mayor Barlow Launches Collaborative Effort to Combat Heroin, Opiate Addiction

March 29, 2017 Contributor

The REAP program is a revolutionary approach to combating illegal drug use that recognizes addiction as a disease which can benefit from medical intervention and treatment. “The REAP program extends a helping hand to those in our community at a time when they need it most,” Mayor Barlow said. “When a member of our community makes the conscious and active decision to get help and better their self, I believe their local government should be there to help.”

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GR Bodley Talent On Display Next Week

March 29, 2017 Contributor

Today’s News: Students and staff experience Monday morning heat wave; Wrestler finds success in national tournament; Math Club celebrates Pi Day and more in today’s edition of The Raider – written by students in the GR Bodley Journalism Club and Journalism class.

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Public Invited To Free Day Of Family Fun at Annual Parent University

March 29, 2017 Mikayla Kemp

Fulton City School District officials invite district families to a day of free family fun at Parent University to be held Saturday (April 1) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at G. Ray Bodley High School located at 6 William Gillard Drive. The event is entirely free and will provide a full day of fun, learning, and opportunities. Similar to last year, transportation is available upon reservation and supervised activities for children ages 4-12 are available throughout the event.

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Oswego Principal Named Middle School Principal of the Year

March 28, 2017 Steve Yablonski

Mary Beth Fierro, principal at Oswego Middle School has been selected as the 2017 New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. This award is given annually to a member of SAANYS and NAESP who has set the pace, character, and quality of education for the children in his or her school.

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