Port of Oswego

20 year high expected for commercial traffic on canals

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:13:22 +0000

While often seen as an economic lifeline of another era, New York's canals are poised to have a big year for moving freight; almost two centuries after goods were first transported on the upstate New York waterway.

Schumer wants federal funds to upgrade Port of Oswego

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:49:23 +0000

The Port of Oswego could be in line for some business-boosting help from the federal government. Sen. Charles Schumer is hoping to use his clout to get some help to keep the port growing.

The Great Lakes Week

John Weeks — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:03:48 +0000

John Weeks discusses the events of the 1984 Great Lakes Week. This festival included Native American storytelling, water sports, film screenings and concerts.WeeksThis essay describes the activities and goals of this free (and now extinct) celebration. Weeks explains how each citizen should be well aware of the history and uses of the 193 mile-long Lake Ontario.

Port of Oswego explains its financial outlook

Adam Wolfe — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:19:55 +0000

An audit of the Port of Oswego shows a loss of over a million dollars last year. But officials say that number is misleading and doesn't tell the whole story.

Developer pitches floating mega-complex for Port of Oswego

Adam Wolfe — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:44:08 +0000

Two developers are proposing to construct a massive floating building on Lake Ontario that would incorporate residential space, science labs, and entertainment and business venues. The city of Oswego is considering this fantastic vision for inside its harbor’s break wall.

Maritime shipping officials say new ballast water regulations could cripple industry

Joyce Gramza — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:57:26 +0000

Even as local officials forecast a robust and growing economic impact from maritime shipping, they warn that impact worth many billions of dollars is threatened with extinction. As WRVO's Joyce Gramza reports, the shipping industry says the culprit would be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Study shows Port of Oswego has large regional economic impact

Joyce Gramza — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:56:26 +0000

The Port of Oswego Authority and Saint Lawrence Seaway officials are celebrating the release of a first-of-its kind report on the economic impact of shipping in the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence system.