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08/18/2026

The City of Oswego is providing the public with advance notice of the upcoming road work set to begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, on West Utica Street, between 5th and 7th Streets.

Streets will be reduced to one lane in each direction as crews will be removing the concrete sections of the street to replace them with blacktop. Work is anticipated to last the duration of the week.

If at all possible, motorists are asked to avoid the area, otherwise motorists are asked to allow for extra travel time while crews are working and lanes are reduced.

We thank the public for their patience and understanding while this important work is being done.

The Oswego Police Department is hosting a blood drive in honor of the victims, survivors, and heroes of the September 11...
08/14/2026

The Oswego Police Department is hosting a blood drive in honor of the victims, survivors, and heroes of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

We honor the memory of those whose lives were lost, stand with the families forever changed, remember the heroes who risked and sacrificed their lives,and reflect on the resilience of a nation that stood united in the face of tragedy.

Your donation can help save lives and serve as a meaningful act of remembrance and community support. We invite you to come out and give the gift of life.

🗓 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
🕰 Time: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📍 Location: McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St., Oswego, NY

How to Register:

- Visit: www.redcrossblood.org
- Hover over “Donate Blood” at the top of the page, then click ‘Schedule an Appointment’.
Search “13126” as the zip code and click “Find A Drive”.
- Scroll down to find the drive on September 11th, 2026 at the McCrobie Building in Oswego.
- Select “See Times” and pick a time that works best for you!
- Sign in with an existing account or create a new one to complete your registration.

Your donation can make a huge difference in the lives of those in need. We hope to see you there!

🗓️ Upcoming Civil Service Exam – Apply Today!Are you ready to make a difference in your community and build a meaningful...
08/12/2026

🗓️ Upcoming Civil Service Exam – Apply Today!

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and build a meaningful career? Take the first step and sign up for the Police Officer Civil Service Exam today!

👮‍♂️ Applicants can now be up to 42 years old to sign up for the exam. See exam announcement for military service credit information.

📣 Exam Date: October 17th, 2026
📝 Application Deadline: September 17th, 2026

Apply easily with our new online application portal:
👉 https://coswego-portal.mycivilservice.com

Don’t miss this opportunity to serve and protect your community. Apply today!

** UPDATE: Traffic lights have been restored. **Traffic lights throughout the east side of the City of Oswego are curren...
08/08/2026

** UPDATE: Traffic lights have been restored. **

Traffic lights throughout the east side of the City of Oswego are currently not functioning due to a motor vehicle crash in the area of NY-104 and George St. involving wires down. Please treat all intersections with non-functioning traffic signals as a four way stop unless directed otherwise by law enforcement. We will post an update when the traffic lights have been restored. Thank you for your cooperation.

🚨 MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN LOCATED 🚨Update on 08/08/2025: The missing person reported out of the City of Oswego has been ...
08/07/2026

🚨 MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN LOCATED 🚨

Update on 08/08/2025: The missing person reported out of the City of Oswego has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

The Harborfest fireworks are scheduled for approximately 9:30 p.m. As thousands of visitors are expected, temporary traf...
07/25/2026

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 effect prior to and after the show to help traffic move safely and efficiently. See the attached traffic map for roadway changes.

Chief Phil Cady strongly encourages attendees to stay for the concert after the fireworks to help minimize initial traffic congestion.

⚠️ Primary Traffic Pattern Changes:

Utica St. Bridge:

• Closed for all traffic. The Bridge St. Bridge will remain open.

W. 5th St. & W. Utica St.:

• Traffic will be controlled at the traffic signal to improve traffic flow.

W. 2nd St. & W. Utica St.:

• Eastbound W. Utica St. reduced to one lane.

W. 1st St. & W. Utica St.:

• Northbound W. 1st St. closed at E. Albany St.
• Southbound W. 1st St. reduced to one lane with no left turn.
• Traffic will be primarily directed south on W. 1st St., which connects to NY-481 and NY-690, with limited access across the Utica St. Bridge. Access to NY-481 can be made directly via the Minetto Bridge or via the bridges in Fulton.

E. 1st St. & E. Utica St.:

• E. 1st St. reduced to two lanes in both directions.
• Westbound E. Utica St. will be reduced to a single turn lane.
• Outbound traffic will be directed south to NY-481.

🅿️ Parking Options:

Free parking is available at the Romney Field House on the SUNY Oswego campus, accessible from State Route 104 West via Sheldon Avenue. A continuous shuttle service will take festival goers directly to Breitbeck Park and other Harborfest venues, making it a convenient way to avoid downtown congestion, especially on Saturday. There is limited parking and handicap parking available onsite. Overflow parking is located at the Romney Field House where shuttle service is available. For additional information on the shuttles see oswegoharborfest.com.

🚗 Plan Ahead:

• Do not block fire hydrants, crosswalks, sidewalks, and driveways when parking on city streets. Vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed.
• Arrive early for the best experience.
• Expect delays before and after the fireworks.
• Follow all traffic control devices and officer directions.
• Use designated parking areas.
• Allow extra time when leaving the festival.

These temporary traffic patterns are designed to improve traffic flow while maintaining access and safety for first responders. We appreciate your patience and cooperation and look forward to a safe and enjoyable night at Harborfest 2026.

We are aware of military aircraft flying in the area of the City of Oswego participating in a training flight. There is ...
07/22/2026

We are aware of military aircraft flying in the area of the City of Oswego participating in a training flight. There is no threat to the public.

Driving a few miles over the speed limit or crossing against a signal might not seem like a big deal at the time, but it...
07/16/2026

Driving a few miles over the speed limit or crossing against a signal might not seem like a big deal at the time, but it could mean the difference between life or death for a pedestrian. Drivers and pedestrians must stay alert, lives depend on it! The Oswego Police Department will be deploying crosswalk enforcement details and tickets will be issued for those who violate pedestrian safety laws.

See the below tips from the New York State Health Department:

⚠️ See! ⚠️

- YIELD for pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections – it’s the law.

- Do not block crosswalks when stopping at intersections.

- Slow down and obey posted speed limits.

- Take extra care around schools, playgrounds, and neighborhoods.

- Always look out for pedestrians, especially before turning at a green light or making a “right turn on red.”

- Never run red lights.

- Be careful when passing stopped vehicles. They might be stopping for pedestrians.

- Pay attention! Do not text and drive!

- Share the road. It’s your responsibility to look for others.

⚠️ Be Seen! ⚠️

- Cross in marked crosswalks and at intersections.

- Use pedestrian pushbuttons and WAIT for signals to cross.

- Before crossing, look left, right, then left again, and over your shoulder for turning vehicles.

- Use sidewalks. If there are none, walk facing traffic so you see vehicles, and drivers see you.

- Pay attention! Don’t text while crossing!

- Make eye contact with drivers so they see you.

- Stay visible after dark and in bad weather with light-colored or reflective clothing.

- Don’t step suddenly in front of traffic. Buses and trucks take even longer to stop than other vehicles.

- Watch out for vehicles backing out of parking spaces and driveways.

The Oswego Police Department continues to ask for the public's help in locating Rory D. Kemp. Kemp was last seen on vide...
07/15/2026

The Oswego Police Department continues to ask for the public's help in locating Rory D. Kemp. Kemp was last seen on video footage June 22nd, 2026 at approximately 4:54 PM on North Main St. in North Syracuse. Kemp is described as being approximately 5’9”, 180 lbs and having dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Kemp is 34 years old. He was last seen wearing a gray button up shirt with black pants. Kemp was last observed operating a bicycle.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Oswego Police Department immediately at 315-342-8120.

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07/08/2026

⚠️Please be advised⚠️

East Utica Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, will be closed overnight tonight and through noon tomorrow, Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Crews are repairing a lead service line. Paving will be completed tomorrow.

We appreciate the public's understanding while this important work is being completed.

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169 West Second Street
Oswego, NY
13126

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