Uncertain future for FitzPatrick nuclear plant eyed for 2016 2017
Entergy officials say the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant could close by late 2016 or early 2017 due to rising costs and weak energy prices. A final decision on refueling is expected by year end with fuel on hold for the fall 2016 outage. plant employees were updated at a recent meeting.
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Local leaders fear devastating impact of FitzPatrick closure
Oswego area officials and state and federal leaders discussed Entergy CEO Leo DeNault’s remarks on the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. Entergy may skip the fall 2016 refueling, risking a shutdown by late 2016 or early 2017. Congressman John Katko urged cautious expectations and noted no easy federal remedy.
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New York approves $15 fast food minimum wage
Gov Andrew Cuomo and Vice President Biden announce New York will gradually raise fast food workers to $15 an hour. Cuomo backs broader $15 minimum for all industries as cities nationwide push for the wage. Biden says the move will spur national efforts and prompt governors to reconsider their policies.
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Classifieds and puzzles tease from B sections
Local pages list classifieds and puzzles on B-5 B-6 and B-7 with sports, comics and TV entertainment items noted. The brief section highlights ongoing features in the newspaper’s classified and lifestyle pages.
Incumbents Hold Ground in Oswego County Primaries
Incumbents prevailed in Oswego County Legislature Republican primaries with four of five contests above 60 percent. In District 8, incumbent Daniel L. LeClair led with 211 votes over Jay F. Elhage's 95, and faces no general election challenger.
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Oswego County collects over 1.4M at tax auction
Oswego County treasurer Fred Beardsley reported the annual property tax auction recouped 1.41 million in bid prices while 19,834.50 remains unpaid on five sold properties. Deb Mullenax said some bidders abandon properties, including a drainage pond and a half landlocked parcel, and the county will consider rules to curb non sellable foreclosures. The county plans fall surveys and may notify second bidders to bring properties back on the tax rolls.
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