Oswego County Today

25/08/2026

Boil Water Order in Place for Part of the City of Oswego

OSWEGO - The Oswego County Health Department announced a boil water order is in place in the southwest quadrant of the city of Oswego, specifically in the area of West Utica Street and Hillside Avenue, including Morningstar Residential Center located at 17 Sunrise Dr., Oswego. All water users in the area, including staff and residents of the senior living facility, should boil any water used for drinking and cooking....

OSWEGO – The Oswego County Health Department announced a boil water order is in place in the southwest quadrant of the city of Oswego, specifically in the area of West Utica Street and Hillsi…

21/08/2026

Matthew Joseph Cole

OSWEGO - Matthew Joseph Cole was a remarkable young man who was the light of his parents' lives. He was kind, caring, thoughtful and full of smiles. He graduated from North Rose-Wolcott High School in 2023 and then attended Hartwick College. Matthew loved traveling with his family. They spent many vacations at Disney World and traveled to Alaska, California, and many cities across the country to watch baseball games....

19/08/2026

No Budgets Pass and Censure Councilor Sherman

FULTON - Another heated Common Council Meeting. Rate changes voted down, no budgets passed and Censure for Councilor Sherman.

18/08/2026

Fulton Common Council, Open Meetings Law, public comment, First Amendment, City of Fulton

FULTON, NY — The City of Fulton Common Council has the legal authority to limit how long residents speak during public comment periods, but it cannot cut off speakers because it disagrees with their views, according to New York's Open Meetings Law, the city charter and First Amendment case law. The question of who may speak, and for how long, surfaces regularly at council meetings, particularly during contentious debates....

FULTON, NY — The City of Fulton Common Council has the legal authority to limit how long residents speak during public comment periods, but it cannot cut off speakers because it disagrees with thei…

07/08/2026

Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill To Make Politicians Answer To Voters, Not Billionaire Megadonors

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced landmark legislation to empower everyday American voters to participate in the campaign finance system and to reduce the influence of big money in politics. Gillibrand’s Clean Elections Actwould give every American citizen “Democracy Dollars” to donate to the federal candidates of their choice, so campaigns are funded by everyday voters rather than a handful of megadonors....

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced landmark legislation to empower everyday American voters to participate in the campaign finance system and to reduce the …

06/08/2026

Fulton Common Council Meeting, A Rerun from November 2025 Budget Public Hearings

FULTON - The meeting revisited many of the budget discussions from the previous year, with council members addressing familiar questions from concerned citizens. Many residents expressed worries about another significant increase in water, sewer, refuse, and garbage rates, feeling that their input may not change the outcome. Councilors noted that rising costs, such as the unexpected increase in diesel prices, have contributed to a 2026 budget shortfall. Budget documents can be found posted here

25/07/2026

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OSWEGO – The Harborfest fireworks are scheduled for approximately 9:30 p.m. As thousands of visitors, are expected, temporary traffic patterns, lane restrictions, and road closures will be in…

22/07/2026

Fulton Common Council Votes Down Pratt Street Parking Ban; Video of Meeting Included

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Common Council held its latest meeting last night, opening with four public hearings. The first hearing addressed a proposal to add fitness centers to the C2 city code. Councilor Sherman argued that it would be more efficient to simply list the types of businesses not permitted in the C2 zone, rather than attempting to specify every type of business that could be allowed....

FULTON, NY – The Fulton Common Council held its latest meeting last night, opening with four public hearings. The first hearing addressed a proposal to add fitness centers to the C2 city code. Coun…

21/07/2026

Harborfest Welcomes National Recording Artists John Waite, Lanie Gardner and Ashley Cooke to the 2026 Festival

OSWEGO - Oswego Harborfest is excited to welcome three acclaimed national recording artists to this year's festival, as legendary rocker John Waite, rising country sensation Lanie Gardner, and chart-topping country artist Ashley Cooke headline two unforgettable nights of free live music on the Main Stage at Breitbeck Park. As Harborfest celebrates its 37th festival, attendees can experience world-class performances along the shores of Lake Ontario—all with free admission....

OSWEGO – Oswego Harborfest is excited to welcome three acclaimed national recording artists to this year’s festival, as legendary rocker John Waite, rising country sensation Lanie Gardn…

20/07/2026

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