Tourism Supports 7% of All Jobs in New York State
By Stefan Yablonski The tourism industry is a massive generator of income in the state. It is in the top three. According to the Empire State Development, it’s a $79…
Retired outdoors writer for The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and vice presidents of NYSOWA, Dave Figura shows off a chinook salmon he caught in the waters of Lake Ontario. Photo provided
The Port City Hosts NYS Outdoor Writers Association
Thirty of the top outdoor communicators in NYS to visit Oswego County, sample what the area has to offer By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli Since 1967 the New York State…
The Path of Totality Traverses Through Oswego
Once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse to be seen from the shores of Lake Ontario By Tom and Jerry Caraccioli During its onset, the sky surrounding the afternoon sun becomes very dark,…
Fishing on Lake Ontario with Cold Steel Sportfishing Charter isn’t only about using the correct rods and bait, there is science involved in locating the prized salmon. Photo by Tom and Jerry Caraccioli.
Putting Smiles on Faces
A fishing trip on Lake Ontario with Capt. Tom Burke and First Mate Andy Bliss brings good, old memories — and 30 pounds of fresh fish By Tom and Jerry…
Bill Niver at his Fulton Driving Range on Route 48 in Fulton. He has owned and operated the business since 1960.
Bill Niver, 82, Still Has a Lot of Drive
Owner of Fulton Driving Range has been on the job for over 62 years … and he’s still going By Stefan Yablonski Bill Niver may be retired, but he’s not…
Located in Orwell on 112 acres of state-owned land, Salmon River Falls has earned the nickname “An Oswego County Hidden Treasure” and is a popular site for hiking and nature photography.
Tug Hill Group Promotes Outdoor Activities
The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is working to expand its community and educational programming in northeastern Oswego County By Norah Machia The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is in…
Travel Industry Booming
Travel agency representatives say volume is more than pre-pandemic levels now By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The past three years have been beyond challenging for travel agencies as the COVID-19 pandemic…
Airbnb Facing Struggles
Critics say model allows for extra fees not usually charged by B&Bs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Founded in 2008, Airbnb quickly became a darling among travelers seeking an inexpensive lodging…
‘Bleisure’ Trips Are Back
More business people combining business trips to leisure trips By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Work trips are fun again. Often called “bleisure” trips the portmanteau combines “business” and “leisure” — symbolic…
Tourism Is Back
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, more people are traveling, more events are taking place in CNY After two rough years of COVID-induced cancellations and trepidation, tourism…