Washington Square Tunnel Closure Signals Frost Damage
City officials report the Washington Square railroad tunnel is temporarily closed after frost damage. Councilor Shawn Walker says a structural engineer will inspect the ceiling for cracks, and several constituents have called about the shutdown. The city hopes to reopen the tunnel soon.
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Oswego Board to Hold Budget Workshop Thursday
The Oswego City School District Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Education Center for a budget workshop in the boardroom on the lower level. The public is invited.
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Oswego mayor awaits transition as longtime director retires
Mayor Tom Gillen announced retirement plans for Mary Vanouse, Oswego Community Development Office director, after almost 30 years. Officials said she will retire at April end with a transition period and replacement search already under way, amid calls for improved oversight and communication from the council.
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Task Force charges two with cocaine felonies
Oswego County Drug Task Force arrested two men after warrants tied to crack cocaine. Andreli D Tolentino 24 of New York City was charged with two class B felonies for possession with intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance after reportedly carrying 102 grams of cocaine near West Cayuga Street and John Street in Oswego. Joseph P Simoneau 20 of SUNY Oswego was arrested after a search found about seven grams of cocaine worth 560 dollars at 201 Oneida Hall.
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Districts report varying test participation in Core exams
Tens of thousands of students nationwide skip the first day of New York statewide Common Core testing in protest of high stakes assessments. Reports from districts show participation ranges from about 98 percent in Schenectady to around 30 percent in West Seneca, as officials cite parental concerns and limited feedback about the tests.
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Four men rescued after raft incident on Lake Ontario
Four men were rescued from Lake Ontario after losing control of an inflatable raft about one mile from shore near Rudy's Lakeside Restaurant on Monday evening. Fire Chief Jeff McCrobie called the outcome extremely lucky citing cold water and a looming front as factors, and noted the need for safer decisions. Julie Blissert of SUNY Oswego commented on the near-tragic situation.
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