Read more about the article 2026 PROGRESS — SMALL BUSINESS: Small Businesses Continue  Energize Local Economies
Sara Broadwell, executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

2026 PROGRESS — SMALL BUSINESS: Small Businesses Continue Energize Local Economies

Small businesses are crucial because they drive economic growth through significant job creation, foster innovation with unique products and boost local economies by keeping revenue within the community, according to…

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2026 PROGRESS — REAL ESTATE: Seller’s Market? Buyer’s Market? One Sure Thing: Inventory Is Growing

By Stefan Yablonski   The real estate market in Central New York is extremely competitive and heavily favors sellers, characterized by rapidly rising prices, low inventory and homes selling in…

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2026 PROGRESS — TOURISM: Beyond Fishing, Cruise Ships to Increase County as Destination

By Stefan Yablonski   American Cruise Lines is bringing small cruise ships to Oswego starting in its 2026 season. They will offer several custom luxury sightseeing cruises this summer as…

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Read more about the article 2026 PROGRESS — NONPROFITS: Nonprofits Still Facing Troubling Times
Frank Ridzi is vice president of community investment for the Central New York Community Foundation.

2026 PROGRESS — NONPROFITS: Nonprofits Still Facing Troubling Times

The pandemic is over but nonprofits face new challenges. “I don’t think nonprofits have fully recovered from the pandemic because they have been hit with another type of challenge,” said…

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Read more about the article 2026 PROGRESS — FARMING: Year Starts on a Positive Note for Dairy Farmers
Audrey Donahoe is the president of American Dairy Association North East.

2026 PROGRESS — FARMING: Year Starts on a Positive Note for Dairy Farmers

By Stefan Yablonski   The new year has brought new hope for farmers. “We have had a pretty good start to 2026!” said Audrey Donahoe, president of American Dairy Association…

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2026 PROGRESS — CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE: Officials Excited for a Potential Fourth Nuclear Plant, Micron

By Stefan Yablonski   The Greater Oswego Fulton Chamber of Commerce has a lot planned for 2026, according to Sara Broadwell, executive director. Promoting economic and business growth is a…

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Read more about the article Oswego Native Publishes Jewelry Book
Lauren Wallace holds a floral resin piece she created. She is a jewelry designer specializing in polymer clay and resin.

Oswego Native Publishes Jewelry Book

By Stefan Yablonski   Lauren Wallace is a 28-year-old full-time clay jewelry artist as well as a preservation artist. She is a jewelry designer specializing in polymer clay and resin.…

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Read more about the article The Business of Weather
SUNY Oswego meteorology professor Scott Steiger has been teaching for 22 years. “This [past] winter was nothing compared to the winters we use to experience back in the 1960s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s,” he says.

The Business of Weather

Effects of major weather episodes By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli   Fires. Hurricanes. Lake effect snowstorms. Heat waves. Ask any meteorologist about these types of weather episodes and they will…

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Read more about the article Chena Tucker: Nonprofits Are Critical in Oswego County
Richard S. Shineman Foundation Director Chena Tucker. She says nonprofit organizations remain vital to the strength and resilience of the region.

Chena Tucker: Nonprofits Are Critical in Oswego County

Director of the Richard S. Shineman Foundation highlights role played by local nonprofits in Oswego County By Stefan Yablonski   For Chena Tucker, the director of the Richard S. Shineman…

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