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A statement from Iroquois Healthcare Association president and CEO Kevin M. Kerwin

The US Senate reconciliation bill will impact the healthcare landscape...

Oswego County Supports New Advanced Nuclear Plant at Nine Mile Point

Oswego County leaders today (June 23) praised Governor Kathy Hochul’s...

Economic Development Organization Presents Annual Highlights, Achievement Awards

Operation Oswego County held its 73rd annual meeting on June...

Disaster Looms: Impact of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on Rural Hospitals

By George Chapman   Several national polls revealed 70% of...

Cover Story

Mission Accomplished

Kevin Walma always wanted to own a marina. Now he...

Special Features

PROFILE: Julie LaFave

In her second year in the position, NYS Fair director...

BUSINESS UPDATE — Officials: New IKEA to Boost Business, Tourism in the Region

By Stefan Yablonski   IKEA announced recently that it...

BUSINESS UPDATE: 51 Years Later Self-Made Vashaw Enjoys Golden Days

By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli   When John Vashaw Sr...

BUSINESS UPDATE — Wade’s Diner: Serving Breakfast for Nearly 9 Decades

Breakfast joint has become an Oswego tradition By Tom and...

Feature Stories

The Lake Guardian Visits the Port City

A team from the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute at...

The Tourism Industry in Central New York

The tourism sector of New York’s economy shines in Central...

Tourism Spending in Onondaga Doubles Since 2017

According to Visit Syracuse, tourism spending in Onondaga...

Events a Major Drive to Drawing Visitors

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   The tourism sector of...

Oneida Lake a Premier Fishing Location and a Lot More

By Stefan Yablonski   According to the State Office...

Mission Accomplished

Kevin Walma always wanted to own a marina. Now he is...

Fishing in CNY: Hot or Not?

Are anglers still flocking to CNY’s fishing hotspots? By...

Fishing Charter Success

What does it take to make it in the angling business? By...

The Oswego Lighthouse Shines Brighter Than Ever

Oswego’s iconic harbor beacon undergoes historic facelift...

Local Drive-Ins Offer a Trip Back in Time

By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli   As cars drive south...

Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad Has Roots in Oswego

By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli   Before the beginning of...

Step Inside Richardson-Bates House, Experience Living History

By Stefan Yablonski   The first floor of the...

Surviving the First Years

By Mary Beth Roach   Approximately 20-25% of new...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEARS: Arcovo AI

By Mary Beth Roach   Entrepreneur Jeff Knauss has...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEARS: RTB Bait and Tackle Shop

By Mary Beth Roach   One of the smallest shops of its...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEARS: The Maples Assisted Living Community

By Mary Beth Roach   Occupancy in the new assisted...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEARS: Starlight MFG Solutions LLC

By Mary Beth Roach   A manufacturing engineering firm...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEARS: Eastwood Refillery

By Mary Beth Roach   Syracuse husband-and wife...

SURVIVING THE FIRST YEARS: American Homes

By Mary Beth Roach   New owner is happy with...

More Hospitals Using Robotic Surgery

Oswego Health has joined the list of hospitals offering...

Critical Physician Shortage Looms Over Central New York

By Stefan Yablonski   Recently on AMA News Wire...

Oswego Health Honored for Mental Health, Wellness

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Becker’s Hospital Review...

Farnham Building New Facility in Oswego

New location will consolidate services provided to a...

Success Story

Colonial Laundromat

Laundromat business is the largest in the region: 35 stores covering a 90-mile radius;...

Dining Out

Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-in

Eatery remains a shoreside destination with seafood staples By Julie McMahon   After a...

Departments

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Oneida Lake

by Wagner Dotto   One thing you notice as you leave on a boat in Brewerton on Oneida...

ON THE JOB: How Do You Measure Success in Your Line of Business?

“Success” means different things to different people. We recently asked business leaders in the area how they define...

HOW I GOT STARTED: George Sheldon

Owner of Port City Smart Home growing business by making homes smarter and more secure By Stefan Yablonski...

NEWSMAKERS: Fulton Savings Appoints New Vice President

Ronald C. Browning has been named vice president of regulatory administration and information technology of Fulton Savings Bank...

NEWSMAKERS: Oswego Health Announces New Board Leadership

Oswego Health recently announced new leadership appointments and the addition of two new members to its board of...

NEWSMAKERS: Tim Nekritz Inducted Into SUNYCUAD Hall of Fame

Tim Nekritz, SUNY Oswego’s director of communications in the Office of Communications and Marketing, was inducted into the...

NEWSMAKERS: Pathfinder Bank Expands Mortgage Lending Team

Pathfinder Bank announced two new hires, a key promotion and an internal role shift within the bank’s residential...

NEWSMAKERS: David Haas Receives Alumni Community Service Award

David Haas, a Syracuse resident and 2009 graduate of SUNY Oswego, was recently honored with the Community Service...

NEWSMAKERS: Pathfinder Announces Promotions to Advance Operational Excellence

Pathfinder Bank recently announced the following promotions:   • Mary McConkey has been promoted to first vice president...

NEWSMAKERS: Fulton Lions Installs Melissa Champion as President,

The Fulton Lions Club installed Melissa Champion as its new president and its slate of officers for 2024-25...

ECONOMIC TRENDS: Celebrating a Year of Growth, Confidence, and Momentum in Oswego County

by Austin Wheelock  |  ooc@oswegocounty.org   Each year, Operation Oswego County gathers to reflect on the progress we’ve...

AI: Stand Out by Being Human

As AI infiltrates the communication landscape, focus your brand and your own communications on humans and humanity by...

Aquatic Haven Caters to Fish Enthusiasts’ Needs

By Stefan Yablonski   Darrick Venton quit his job at Walmart to follow his passion. He and his...