Opinion

Signs signs everywhere a sign blocking up the scenery blowing my mind vote for this, don’t vote for that, aren’t you tired of all of those signs. I loved that song when it came out. I changed the words to fit the situation. It’s that time of year again. Election time!

Two game shows? Or real life shows in city of Fulton and Oswego County Legislature. Because of space only the city of Fulton’s game shows will be discussed in this first story. First up on the game show circuit is the Price is Right in the city of Fulton. The demolition of the Nestles site price: Free (But was it?)

Oswego County Legislature has seen a plethora of ground breaking firsts in the first six months of 2016. First up was the Oswego County Five. You remember, I’m sure, how for some reason five seasoned legislators failed to sign and turn in their oath cards as is required by law.

I extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make the annual United Way Breakfast such a success! Hosted by Robert and Liz McGrath at the Club House Tavern in Oswego and sponsored by Eagle Beverage, Peter and Ann Wiltsie and the Club House Tavern, the event raised $3,600 for our Stuff-A-Bus campaign.

The date: December 2013.
The place: Oswego County Legislative Chambers
The event: Oswego County Legislative monthly meeting
The issue: The Oswego County 2014 Budget Public Hearing

Our faculty and staff have been planning and preparing, while our facilities and maintenance personnel have been working to make sure that our buildings are ready for teaching and learning. As a district, we are committed to providing a respectful, responsible and safe learning environment for all students. We believe all students must be provided quality educational experiences that maximize their full potential.

On Aug. 8, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow released the city of Oswego 2017 proposed operating budget. While the proposed city budget contains several small cuts to other departments, 16 Oswego Firefighters will be laid off as of January 1, 2017. These cuts represent a 27% loss in available staffing on a daily basis, which will dramatically impair our ability to protect the public.

I’m sure everyone remembers statements like: ”It’s not going to cost us anything” “If they leave us a bunch of piles what did we lose? Nothing because it didn’t cost us anything”! Well I just want to interject my thoughts and ideas with some numbers for everyone to think about.

In passing the Clean Energy Standard (CES), New York is now the groundbreaking world leader in recognizing nuclear power’s crucial role in our energy portfolio and in the protection of our environment. The Public Service Commission’s support for nuclear plants in the CES means that we’re one step closer to achieving the ambitious and important goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent (from 1990 levels) by 2030.