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OGDENSBURG — A New York State Division of Human Rights investigation based on a sexual harassment complaint filed by the executive director of the Ogdensburg Public Library against a city
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Friday, May 14, 2021 - 9:03 am
BY JIMMY LAWTON
North Country This Week
OGDENSBURG - They say what’s good for the goose is good for the gander, but some Ogdensburg city councilors are questioning if their colleagues understands the old adage.
City Councilor Michael Powers was officially censured in a 4-3 vote at a special meeting Thursday that did not allow for public comment.
In an interview leading up to the meeting Power said he was fine with the censure but questioned why the same standard wasn’t applied to other councilors.
“I already acknowledged my wrong doing. I’m human. I’m passionate about what is right and I will always be passionate about what is right. I had a slip of the tongue which I acknowledged immediately and apologized twice that same night in open session to the public,” Powers said. “I am fine for being censured for a mistake, but I think that standard should apply to all members of the council, not just those in the min
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 9:08 am
BY JIMMY LAWTON
North Country This Week
OGDENSBURG – A resolution that would have allowed the city manager to execute a lease with the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority failed to pass Monday.
Ogdensburg City Councilors Dan Skamperle, Michael Powers and Nichole Kennedy voted against the leasing the property citing a lack of information regarding the total cost and concerns over spending.
Deputy Mayor John Rishe urged his fellow councilors to support the measure as the city recently unanimously passed a resolution supporting opening the beach in July.
Last week officials met with the OBPA to make a proposal to lease the beach area for a total cost of $3,000. The lease deal would run from July to September.