One Injured When Car Slams Into Utility Pole Oswego
A single vehicle collision on state Route 48 in Oswego left one driver injured and requiring transport to Oswego Hospital. The crash split the electric pole and left power lines sagging. Route 48 remained closed between Main Street and O’Brien Glenway as National Grid repair crews worked. Fire officials noted no known cause at press time. Oswego Police and Minetto Fire assisted at the scene.
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Committee OKs bill to close NY campaign finance loophole
Albany NY AP The Assembly Election Law Committee approved a bill to treat LLCs like corporations for campaign finance limits with a $2500 cap and attribution to partners or members. Current rules let LLCs donate as individuals up to 60800 to statewide candidates. Reform advocates cite undisclosed ownership and 13 million in contributions last year.
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NY ethics panel reports $226 million lobbying in 2013
New York's Joint Commission on Public Ethics releases a 2014 annual report showing $226 million spent on state and local lobbying last year, a $16 million rise from the prior year. Advertising for lobbying campaigns reached a three year high at nearly $16 million, with in house and retained lobbyist compensation totaling a record $194 million. Top spender Families for Excellent Schools reported $9.6 million in advertising and event expenses to push charter school policy.
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Oswego BOE race features Sereno De Castro and Hoefer
Oswego City School District faces a three-candidate race for two open board seats. Incumbents Lynda Sereno and Tom De Castro seek re-election alongside former member Fran Hoefer. Voters head to the polls May 19 to choose three-year terms and decide on the 2015-2016 district budget.
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Three Oswego area businesses mark milestones in 2015
Cakes Galore in Oswego and C s Farms celebrate 25 years while Ontario Orchards marks 50th anniversary in 2015. Bob Bateman recalls starting baking for family, not planning a career, as the three local centers partner to supply SUNY Oswego dining services with fresh local produce.
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Departure date near for American Fortitude freighter
Oswego officials say the 690 foot American Fortitude, built in 1953, will leave Oswego Harbor within the week. The Great Lakes freighter will head to the Canadian side of Lake Ontario before heading to a scrapyard for recycling. Port executive director Zelko Kirincich notes the ship gave locals something to chat about during the winter.
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