by Andrew Henderson Governor Andrew Cuomo presented his executive budget earlier this week. Local representatives were cautiously optimistic about the governor’s plan, which does not include new taxes or fees, closes a $1.35 billion budget gap, and increases aid to local school districts. “Taking a first look at Governor Cuomo’s 2013-2014 New York State budget,(…)
by Andrew Henderson Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed executive budget, presented earlier this week, includes funding for several agricultural program, according to Senator Patty Ritchie. “Here in New York State our hardworking farmers are the backbone of our workforce and agriculture is the cornerstone of our economy,” said Ritchie. “I am pleased that Governor Cuomo is(…)
The Fulton Little League program will hold registrations Saturday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon; Feb. 2 from noon to 4 p.m.; and Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration will be held at the Fulton War Memorial. Little League includes both baseball and softball. Registration is open to boys and girls(…)
by Andrew Henderson The Fulton City School District will be holding a screening and discussion of “Drop Out Nation,” a film that follows a group of students in Houston, Texas. “The Fulton City School District is committed to supporting the success of all of their students, in school and after they graduate,” said Superintendent of(…)
The second annual Oswego County Winter Carnival will be held from dawn to dusk Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9 and 10 at the Sandy Pond Steakhouse on Wigwam Drive in Sandy Creek. There will be the Sandy Pond Polar Bear Plunge at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in a(…)
Fulton Police urge caution for motorists traveling in and around the City of Fulton. In recent hours, steady snowfall combined with blowing snow have made travel and visibility on city streets treacherous. The snowfall is expected to continue the rest of today into the evening hours. City Department of Public Works crews are in the(…)
The Cayuga Community College Fulton Campus will close at 11 a.m. today (January 22) due to poor weather conditions. At this point only daytime classes, activities, and events are cancelled.
Road conditions throughout Oswego County are extremely hazardous due to heavy snow and wind conditions. The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office and Oswego County Highway Superintendent urge people to avoid traveling in the northeast portion of the county. Visibility conditions are very poor and highway crews are having a difficult time keeping up with the amount(…)
