Christmas Gift and Food Donations by Church Group
Inez Parker of the Church of the Resurrection gave a $1700 check to Jennifer Lyons at the Human Concerns Center, with the church also donating food items year round through its Outreach Program. In Albany, Sen Charles Schumer urged federal Homeland Security officials to probe Iranian hackers who accessed a flood dam’s control system two years ago, calling for thorough investigation and public briefing if not classified.
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Father vows action after Oswego High bullying attack
Oswego parent Mike Todd vows legal action against Oswego City School District for alleged inadequate response to warning signs of bullying after his 16 year old daughter was struck nearly two dozen times in a December math class. A classmate faces felony assault charges over the incident filmed and shared on social media. School officials said they were investigating and stressed safety.
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Full steam ahead for Oswego Children's Museum exhibit
Oswego hosts a weeklong preview event for the Children's Museum of Oswego CMOO at the former King Arthur's Steakhouse on West First Street. The Full STEAM Ahead session runs Monday through Jan 3 with interactive science technology engineering arts and math exhibits for families during winter break.
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Congdon lights greet Port City with festive display
For 20 years Jim and Laurie Congdon decorate their East Schuyler and East 10th streets corner home with 7500 plus lights. They say the display brings joy to neighbors and drivers and has drawn many kind messages during the holiday season despite occasional negative reactions.
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Paid parental leave programs expanding in US
President Obama signed an executive order for six weeks of paid leave for federal workers to care for a newborn and urged broader adoption by states and cities. Progress is slow but momentum grows as New York City joins Pitt s and others in granting six weeks of leave for new mothers and fathers.
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Warm dry fall makes mild Oswego winter forecast
Oswego recorded a dry warm fall in 2015 with above average temps and below average rainfall. National weather observer Bill Greyway notes September through November was the third warmest on record at 54.5 degrees, 3.3 above average, with 10.16 inches of fall precipitation across 41 of 92 days. The season saw record warm days on Nov 4 and 5, a 175 day growing season ending Oct 18, and three thunderstorms in Oswego County.
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