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Ambassador Prize Winners

July 27, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Ambassador program concluded its workshop series with drawings of prizes donated by local businesses. The grand prize of a $500 travel voucher, donated by Canalview Travel in Fulton, was won by Valerie Walthurt of Mexico, an agricultural specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County

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Senate Passes Aubertine Bill to Create 1812 Commission

July 22, 2009 Contributor

Ã¢â‚¬Å“New York played a central role in the War of 1812 and our region saw as much or more combat than any other region in North America. Yet, in the two centuries since, the United States and Canada have built a strong friendship between the neighboring nations,Ã¢â‚¬Â said Sen. Aubertine, who introduced the bill in the Senate. Ã¢â‚¬Å“Here in Central and Northern New York, this friendship and our border with Canada have fostered economic growth in tourism and cross border commerce. In commemorating the anniversary of this war, we celebrate the peace that has brought with it much prosperity.Ã¢â‚¬Â

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Summer Offers Opportunity to Explore Local Attractions

July 7, 2009 Contributor

With the summer weather comes, finally, an opportunity to appreciate some outdoor fun. Though many enjoy the snowy weather and all that comes with it, our area truly shines in the summer as community bands come together to entertain large crowds, farmers are able to share their seasonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s bounty at markets throughout the area and children are on vacation and free to enjoy time with their families.

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Tourism Study Shows Industry is Growing

October 8, 2008 Contributor

A recent tourism report released by the Empire State Development Corporation says tourism is a vital and growing component of the New York State Economy.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â In 2007, visitors spent $51 billion in the local economy, up 9 percent since 2006.

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Four-Season Tourism Can Help Create New Jobs

September 9, 2008 Contributor

There are just under two months until Election Day, a relatively short number of days for me to reach out and meet as many voters and residents of the 48th Senate District as possible.

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Oswego County Tourism Office Provides Free Publicity for Winter Events

August 20, 2008 Contributor

Submitted article The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning is compiling a list of events and activities to include in its “Winter in Oswego County” brochure. The brochure will list tourism events […]

Oswego County Joins New York Loves Canada Event

August 19, 2008 Contributor

Submitted article The New York State Division of Tourism recently traveled to Toronto to unveil the new I Love New York marketing campaign and re-introduce New York as a tourism destination to Canadians. Addressing Canadian […]

Tourism Director Discusses Cruise Ship With Oswego Sunrise Rotary

May 23, 2008 Contributor

On Thursday, Frederick Crisafulli, director of tourism for the city of Oswego, reviewed his 28 years assisting cruse ship visitors to the Port City.

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Oswego County Launches New Tourism Web Site

May 12, 2008 Contributor

Oswego County unveiled its new tourism Web site, at www.visitoswegocounty.com during National Tourism Week. The launch began today. It could take up to three days for some servers to make the transition to the new site.

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