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April 30, 2026

Katko Renews Effort To Deliver Budgetary Relief To Local Governments Amid Ongoing Pandemic

February 10, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. Katko (R, NY-24) today announced the reintroduction of the Supporting State and Local Leaders Act, legislation that would provide budgetary relief to state and local governments by making them eligible for emergency paid leave payroll tax credits.

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Barclay Joins Colleagues To Call For Transparency Into Cuomo Administration’s Nursing Home Policies

February 10, 2021 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) joined Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Congressman Tom Reed and legislative colleagues yesterday to continue their call for accountability and investigations into the state’s response to COVID-19 in nursing homes.

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Katko Named To Three Subcommittees Critical To Addressing CNY Infrastructure Needs

February 9, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) was this week named to three subcommittees on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 117th Congress that will be critical to addressing Central New York’s infrastructure needs.

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Gillibrand, Trone Lead Bicameral Call To Bolster Funding For Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health Care Services

February 9, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representative David Trone (D-MD) urged Congress to include robust funding for substance use disorder and mental health care services in the next coronavirus relief package.

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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Justice For Black Farmers Act

February 9, 2021 Contributor

U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), introduced legislation to address systemic discrimination within U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) federal agriculture policy.

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Gillibrand Co-Sponsors Landmark “Baby Bonds” Legislation

February 9, 2021 Contributor

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined colleagues in the reintroduction of the American Opportunity Accounts Act, legislation she has co-sponsored seeking to create a national program commonly referred to as “Baby Bonds.”

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Anthony Brindisi Concedes After Claudia Tenney’s Certified Win For NY-22

February 9, 2021 Contributor

Anthony Brindisi issued the following statement yesterday after New York State certified results in New York’s 22nd congressional district:

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NY-22 Election: Judge Rules In Favor Of Claudia Tenney With 109 Vote Lead

February 6, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

Friday, February 5, State Supreme Court Justice Scott DelConte issued his ruling for the NY-22 race between Democrat Anthony Brindisi and Republican Claudia Tenney in favor of Tenney.

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Heart Health Takes On Greater Meaning This Year

February 6, 2021 Contributor

February is American Heart Month, and it’s important we recognize the importance of heart health and supporting an active lifestyle.

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Cuomo Announces $15 Million Available For Piloting Community Thermal Systems To Reduce Buildings’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions

February 4, 2021 Contributor

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that up to $15 million is available through a new program to pilot the use of community thermal systems to reduce buildings’ greenhouse gas emissions.

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Oswego Police Department Respond To Altercation On Governor Street

April 30, 2026

OSWEGO – On April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:48 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department were dispatched to 12 Governor Street to assist emergency medical services, who were treating a patient for injuries sustained [...]
Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
Man in Custody for Child Sex Abuse and Mexico Animal Abuse Complaint

April 27, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Connie Sok, 55, who was arrested on Friday, April 24th, 2026, was arraigned in Oswego County CAP Court that night and released. She was charged with 44 counts of Overdriving, Torturing and [...]

Oswego County Resident Sentenced for Insurance Fraud After Concealing Work While Collecting Workers’ Compensation Benefits

April 30, 2026

NEW YORK – New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General Lucy Lang today announced the sentencing of an Oswego County man for fraudulently obtaining workers’ compensation benefits while concealing his return to work. Christopher [...]
Oswego Police Department Respond To Altercation On Governor Street

April 30, 2026

OSWEGO – On April 29, 2026, at approximately 2:48 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department were dispatched to 12 Governor Street to assist emergency medical services, who were treating a patient for injuries sustained [...]
Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]