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May 9, 2026

Oswego Is Ready to Lead New York’s Next Clean Energy Era

December 4, 2025 Contributor

With a trusted operator, a skilled union workforce, and decades of experience, our community is built for advanced nuclear. Senator Christopher J. Ryan represents the 50th Senate District, which includes parts of Onondaga and Oswego […]

What the World Needs Now

December 4, 2025 Contributor

The other day, running errands, I did something I rarely do anymore—I turned the car radio to the oldies channel. A familiar melody poured through the speakers, and before I knew it, I was singing […]

Integrity Over Self-Interest: A Call to Our County Legislators

December 1, 2025 Contributor

On December 11th when the Oswego County Legislature meets at 2 pm and again at 7 pm, each legislator will face a profound truth—one that is both simple and personal. And that is: “We are […]

Letter to the editor 11-25-25

November 26, 2025 Contributor

As a person who spent 12 years in the Army as a Private, a Non Commissioned Officer (Sergeant) or Commissioned Officer (Captain at time of my medical discharge) I want people to understand how ridiculous […]

Letter to the Editor 11-19-25

November 20, 2025 Contributor

I was able to review a copy of the summary of a New York State Commission of Correction meeting earlier today November 19, 2025. In it I found that some issues at the Oswego County […]

Being at the County Legislature Meeting Makes a Difference

November 11, 2025 Contributor

Change is in the air! And being part of a positive change in government never felt better than this election cycle. Increasing numbers of folks like yourselves have been attending the Legislature meetings all this […]

Veterans School Tax Exemption

November 9, 2025 Contributor

Letter to the Editor In the November 1st edition of the Oswego County News, Kevin Hill outlined his views on providing school tax exemptions for veterans. His impassioned plea was requesting the Oswego City School […]

Empathy Near Death

November 9, 2025 Contributor

Empathy has been under attack for years by the MAGA virus spread by Donald Trump. This virus has been attacking Empathy repeatedly, and recent attacks have left Empathy reeling. These attacks include taking parents from […]

veteran tax exemption

November 4, 2025 Contributor

patrick o’neil at a recent board of education meeting (oct 21), city assessor kevin hill made a plea to members to formulate a resolution and implement a veteran’s tax exemption for city school taxes. mr […]

Open Letter to Claudia Tenney

November 4, 2025 Contributor

I write today because when I called your DC office two days ago I was met with rudeness, condescension and juvenile bullying by your aide. Therefore, I still have the question that I tried to […]

State Police Arrest Oswego Man Following Stalking Investigation

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO – On May 7, 2026, State Police arrested Douglas S. Waterbury, age 66, of Oswego, NY, for Stalking in the Fourth Degree (Class B misdemeanor). The investigation began after a complaint was received on [...]
State Police arrest Volney man following domestic incident

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., State Police in Fulton responded to a domestic incident that occurred earlier that evening at a residence on Mullen Road in the town of [...]
Fulton Council Renews Top Officials’ Contracts Without Public Disclosure

May 6, 2026

FULTON – First Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth was absent from the meeting, marking his third consecutive absence from council sessions. One of the meeting’s most discussed items involved proposed changes to the city code regarding [...]

State Police arrest Volney man following domestic incident

May 8, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – On May 3, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., State Police in Fulton responded to a domestic incident that occurred earlier that evening at a residence on Mullen Road in the town of [...]
Award made as part of National Small Business Week celebration
Senator Ryan Honors Oswego Manufacturer with Empire Award

May 7, 2026

FULTON – State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (NY-50) yesterday honored Universal Metal Works of Fulton with an Empire Award as a part of National Small Business Week. Empire Awards are given to businesses in a [...]
Fulton Council Renews Top Officials’ Contracts Without Public Disclosure

May 6, 2026

FULTON – First Ward Councilor Mark Woodworth was absent from the meeting, marking his third consecutive absence from council sessions. One of the meeting’s most discussed items involved proposed changes to the city code regarding [...]