News

Mayor Barlow Announces Completion Of Sheldon Beach Transformation Project

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today the completion of the Sheldon Beach Transformation Project along the shore of Lake Ontario. The project, first announced in the 2022 State of the City Address, converts a former vacant, gravel parking lot into an accessible park with waterfront access, along with benches, picnic tables, and a large novelty chair, like a project completed by the city at Lakeside Park in 2019. Widely known by locals as “Flat Rock”, the project makes the popular hangout spot safer and more attractive.

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Oswego Daily News

Anthony “Butch” Ponzi Recognized During Oswego Common Council Meeting

Former City of Oswego Recreation Department Director Anthony “Butch” Ponzi was recognized by Oswego Common Councilor President Robert Corradino and council members during last night’s Tuesday, June 12 meeting. Ponzi was a longtime city employee who passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 83.

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Community

Local Student Graduates From Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

On May 20, 2023, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) awarded a total of 1,988 degrees – 152 doctoral degrees, 390 master’s degrees, and 1,446 bachelor’s degrees – to 1,957 students, some of whom earned multiple degrees. The following local student earned degrees:
Dakota Contryman, of Oswego, 13126, graduated with a BS in Nuclear Engineering.

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Arts and Entertainment

Mayor Barlow Announces TikiTour Reservations Open Today Friday, June 2nd At Noon – Tours Start 7/1

– Mayor Billy Barlow announced the reservation portal for the Oswego Sunset Tiki Tours will open at Noon on Friday, June 2. Reservations can be made on-line https://rentals.oswegony.org on a first-come, first serve basis. New this year a non-refundable $50 deposit is required.

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