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Pilot injured in a plane crash near Oswego County Airport
VOLNEY, NY- A pilot of a 4-seater plane suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a plane crash at the Oswego County Airport this afternoon.
First responders were called to the Airport around 1:30 this afternoon after the plane overshot the runway and crashed through a fence before landing in a field near Rt 176. The Oswego County Hazmat response team and DEC spill response team were called in after responders discovered that the plane was leaking fuel.
Officials say the pilot was treated and released at the scene.
The FAA is currenly investigating the incident.
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Oswego Movie Theatre 75 year Anniversary
Reported by: Abigail Buttacavoli, WTOP-10 TV
What’s better than the aroma of freshly popped popcorn and the boom of a new blockbuster film? To the people of Oswego, one little movie theater has been a family favorite for almost a century.
This year Oswego Cinema is celebrating 75 years in business since its grand opening on January 22, 1941. Originally located on the corner of Bridge Street and Second Street where the current theater stands was the Hippodrome Theater which opened its doors around 1910.
The Oswego Cinema, referred to as the Oswego 7 Cinemas for its seven screen rooms, was built in 1940 for M. Shapiro and Sons and designed in the art deco style by noted architect of his time John Ebberson. The old time charm and the movement of the lights give an appearance of going back in time and that attracts Oswego moviegoers.
Vinny Ruggio, a lifelong Oswego resident, brought his grandchildren to the movies and explained his memories and his love of the theater. “It’s the best gig in town, even now for me,” he said, “and I want my grandchildren to enjoy the same experience and I hope this place always stays open.”
“I like the art deco atmosphere of the place, it just has a lot of history, being almost 75 years old,” said Cole Smith, the general manager. He believes the theater is a great part of the town.
Each and every person who comes through the doors of the cinema is witnessing a unique piece of history. Here’s to 75 more years!
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Etan Thomas at OzSpeaks Diversity Series
Former NBA player Etan Thomas visited SUNY Oswego last Monday to lead a panel discussion and q&a about activism and media exposure within professional sports. The discussion was held at the Marano Campus Center auditorium as a part of the “I am Oz” Diversity Series.
“There’s this new surge of athletes using their voices and speaking out.” Thomas said.
Since Thomas’ retirement he has become a writer and a commentator, with a life devotion to advocating for social change on and off the court.
“I grew up admiring the athletes of the past,” Thomas said. “like Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali. Those were the athletes I have always admired (because of) the way they used their positions and platforms to be able to speak on different issues and create change.”
Several students attended the panel with many questions of discussion including players taking a knee during the national anthem, how athletes present themselves in the media, media criticism, and the evolution of social media use by players.
After the panel, students had an opportunity to purchase an autographed copy of Thomas’ book entitled “We Matter- Athletes and Activism.”
“I want them to read the stories of these different athletes who they admire seeing on the court or the field,” Thomas said, “by seeing the courage that they have and the passion that they speak with, and become inspired themselves to become activists in their own way.”
Monday 3/27 Nightly News
Possible tuition hikes across the SUNY system; Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow appoints a new judge; teaching evaluations return to SUNY Oswego. All this and more on Nightly News, here.
Anchors: Thomas Cafarella, Kaley Richmond
Reporter: Sydney Selleck
Weather: Brendan Rice
Sports Anchor: Jaden Jiggetts
Executive Producer Clarissa Karki, Director Stephanie Genese.
