Oswego’s Tourism Triumph | Albany News

New York’s tourism boom is paying off big, with $94 billion poured into the state this year—thanks largely to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which has pumped $10 million into communities like Oswego over the past decade. Once a fading city, Oswego’s transformation is a standout success story, fueled by DRI funding and now thriving on tourism-driven tax revenue. Mayor Robert Corradino, who grew up there, credits the initiative for restoring vibrancy and economic momentum. State leaders echo the success, calling tourism the state’s second-largest industry and a major tax saver for families. As the DRI wraps up in 2026, Oswego is one of just seven communities to finish their projects—proving that strategic investment can turn around a town and boost the entire state economy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb3ddd071bab3631