Oswego professor secures NSF grant for student genomics work
An Oswego biology professor received an NSF grant to expand student-led genomic research on a special species with bacteria influencing sex change. The funding supports data collection, hands-on training, and wider dissemination, plus a pilot Global Laboratory project with a site in Poitiers France.
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Hearing set on Tetra case over joint account larceny claim
Huntley hearing to challenge larceny counts cites money from a joint Dennison and Tetra account and seeks dismissal. Lanza asks for the indictment to be dismissed with prejudice or returned to a new grand jury, noting sealed status and missing testimony from the Tetras and Irene video remarks. Hafner offered no immediate response.
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Parents push back as opt out gains in testing fight
Jessica McNair founder of Opt Out CNY says parents are not backing down and opt-out rates this year are record breaking. She argues the rapid curriculum and many tests push students and that penalties for districts failing to meet testing thresholds could include probation or loss of funding. State Regent chancellor Meryl Tisch counters that better communication about testing’s purpose and potential instructional benefits is needed.
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Obama calls delay of his attorney general nominee crazy
President Barack Obama blasted the Republican led Senate for delaying Loretta Lynch confirmation calling the tactic crazy and embarrassing. Senate leaders sparred over linking Lynch to a sexual trafficking bill while Democrats urged an immediate vote to confirm the New York U.S. attorney as attorney general. Lynch would become the first black woman to hold the nation’s top law enforcement post if approved.
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Town debates snow removal contract and union grievance
The town weighs bids to extend snow removal work to contractors amid union opposition. Supervisor Dodds cites an Office of the State Comptroller opinion supporting board authority to require extra work. Union Local 317 warns of grievances and potential arbitration if contractors take highway jobs. Bids cover nine town areas from May to October with a possible contract termination option to be considered.
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