NY amateurs push to turn pro in MMA debate
In Colonie NY two amateur fighters Bruce and Somburu back a move to legalize professional MMA in New York. They cite potential money for fighters and promoters and possible Madison Square Garden events. Lawmakers weigh repeal after years of block, amid union and labor concerns.
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Somburu
Ali Dany
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Letts
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Bruce
State Assembly
Chamber
Culinary Workers Union
Ultimate Fighting Championship
MMA
Las Vegas
Ing
Brian Beauty
Albany Medical College
San Francisco
Heather LeFevre
Guillermo Couvertier
Northeast pipelines face resistance as gas costs rise
The Northeast resists a Kinder Morgan pipeline from New York through New Hampshire to Massachusetts despite high regional gas prices. Opponents cite environmental harm, lower property values, and backers argue gas from Marcellus Shale improves supply while spurring renewables. Local residents express frustration over perceived backdoor land use and costs to homeowners.
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Iso-New England
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Pennsylvania
Wright
New York
Dracut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Homer Shannon
Windham
Shannon
Donald Santa
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
Santa
Richard Wheatley
Kinder Morgah
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Pusateri
Edward Jones
Andrew Cuomo
Kinder
Fort Ontario relies on volunteers for I Love My Park Day
Fort Ontario calls for volunteers for I Love My Park Day with Fort Ontario Site Coordinator Jennifer Emmons noting 80 volunteers joined last year despite rain while Park Manager Ron Heart says half of the year’s volunteer work occurs on this day. Last year volunteers installed a new sign and renovated flag stones and cemetery flags at the fort. Local sponsors provide food and a raffle, and registration is mandatory. further details are on the Parks and Trails New York site.
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Fort Ontario
Jennifer Emmons
Ron Heart
Parks and Trails New York
Sii Pial
Oswego Polar Plunge draws hundreds for Special Olympics fundraiser
The Oswego Polar Plunge drew hundreds despite changes in plans, raising funds for Special Olympics NY. Twenty eight teams comprising 181 participants from SUNY Oswego fraternities, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 73, ARC Oswego County, and locals joined costumes from Marvel characters to Disney figures. Team Tri Hard for Jeff led by Yvonne Brown aimed to honor her brother Jeff as volunteers painted faces and played music. Oswego Fire Department Lt. Paul Canzone praised the turnout and community spirit, noting the event included a new shower aspect and plenty of fun.
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Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 73
ARC
Oswego County
Yvonne Brown
Tri
Jeff
Ing
Avengers
Captain America
the Hulk
Thor
Jim Clark
Wolf Radio 105.1
Paul Canzone
Oswego
Central Square designers release puzzle game A.V.
Central Square designers Johnson and Lynn describe evolving a difficult puzzle game toward a thoughtful world. They faced early frustration, improved narration and interface, funded a Kickstarter above five thousand dollars, and aimed for a February Steam release with Oculus Rift support.
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Johnson
Wis
Lynn
Valve
Steam
Doug
Preston
Andrew Phelps
The
Magic Center
MAGIC
San Francisco
West Monroe and surrounding area police blotter notes
Hastings borough police report Benjamin A Kolek 29 of West Monroe charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated DWI both misdemeanors and a traffic infraction in West Monroe. Kara K Chrisman 38 of Fulton charged with DWI and BAC .08 percent or greater in Phoenix village. Kimberly A Hewitt 38 of Oswego charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and a traffic infraction March 24 in Volney. Sean P Campolito 41 of Brewerton charged with unlawful possession of marijuana in Fulton. Joseph A Smith 36 of Fulton charged with fourth degree criminal mischief and criminal obstruction of breathing both class A misdemeanors and second degree harassment in Volney.
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Oswego
Volney
Fulton-based
Sean P. Campolito
Brewerton
Fulton
Joseph A. Smith
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Special Olympics of New York Inc
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Dwi
State Police
Kimberly A. Hewitt
Cayuga ST
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