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Michael Becallo Joins Oswego Health as Community Relations Representative
(Oswego, NY – July 22, 2024) Strategic leader and community champion, Michael Becallo joins Oswego Health, the largest private employer in Oswego County as their new Community Relations Representative. Originally from Cicero, Becallo is well-routed in CNY and brings over 15 years of healthcare experience. Most of his career...
Heat Waves Severely Burn City Residents
Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss a new lethal threat from heat in the U.S.: burns from extremely hot surfaces. In Phoenix, several incidents occurred where air temperatures of 120 degrees made asphalt reach 180 degrees. This poses a significant infrastructure problem, as urban designs can exacerbate heat retention. New York, for instance, experiences heightened heat due to humidity and heat-trapping buildings. In cities like Phoenix, people faint from the heat, falling and suffering severe burns from hot surfaces. The conversation highlights the danger to both people and pets, comparing the situation to frying eggs on sidewalks. Doug mentions a sign in a Florida marina warning of third-degree burns from walking barefoot on a hot dock. The speakers stress the urgent need for cities to develop solutions, such as cooler walking areas, to prevent such heat-related injuries.
What You Need To Know To Enjoy Harborfest 2024
OSWEGO – Harborfest celebrates its 35th edition this year with the music, food, fun and fireworks that makes the festival a must-do on the calendars of tens of thousands of people. The festival’s Midway, on Lake Street in the Wright’s Landing marina parking lot, opens Wednesday night but Harborfest itself gets rolling Thursday night.
July 26th Proclaimed the Anniversary of the American Disability Act by Mayor Corradino
OSWEGO – Mayor Corradino has proclaimed July 26th, 2024, the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and encourages all Oswego residents to “observe this day to celebrate this defining moment in civil rights law.” The law was signed in 1990, and this landmark legislation prohibits discrimination against disabled citizens and ensures equal opportunity in work and housing.
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