Driveway dispute ends in neighbor shootout on Onondaga Ave
Two Syracuse men were hospitalized after an 8:40 p.m. confrontation over a driveway led to gunfire on Onondaga Avenue. William Hicks, 35, a firefighter, and Sam Dennis, 65, a retired truck driver, were wounded by a .22 rifle and a .380 handgun. Dennis reportedly walked up a driveway to speak to Carolyn Blakley, prompting Hicks to lash out. Dennis fired first, Hicks returned fire. Hicks was released from hospital, Dennis listed in fair condition with a groin wound.
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Onondaga Avenue
William Hicks
Onondaga Ave
Syracuse
Sam Dennis
Thomas Sardino
Dennis
State University Hospital
Sardino
Hicks
Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital
Carolyn Blakley
Blakley
Sam
Elaine Walters
Ers
Arthur Collins
Shea Middle School
Collins
Local Editor Stan Linhorst Names City Desk Editor
City editor Stan Linhorst is listed as staff contact for the city desk on the Saturday August 3 1985 edition page A3 with a phone line for readers.
Mayor urges scrutiny of city finances in 1986 tax cut debate
Syracuse Mayor Lee Alexander urges voters to question mayoral and council candidates on how they would fund future city services and repairs if a 1986 tax cut proposal consumes the budget surplus. He notes the need for caution and says he will retire after 16 years in office. Alexander criticizes optimistic campaign talk and foresees the candidates must show sound plans and courage.
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Syracuse
Lee Alexander
Common Council
Alexander
Board of Estimate
Alex
Ander
Joseph Nicoletti
Tom Young
Roy Bernardi
Bernard Mahoney
Bernardi
Forum to discuss Han cock Airport noise problems
A 7 p.m. Wednesday public forum in North Syracuse School will address noise from Hancock International Airport. Rep George Wortley and Assemblyman Michael Bragman will lead with FAA official Russell Shedd and Syracuse aviation commissioner William Finn Jr. Discussed topics include alternate arrival and departure routes, airport repair timelines, and advance notice for route changes. Local residents have protested noise after runway work diverted planes over North Syracuse and nearby villages.
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Hancock International Airport
North Syracuse
W. Taft
George C. Wortley
Fayetteville
Michael J. Bragman
Russell W. Shedd
Federal Aviation Administration
William C. Finn Jr
City of Syracuse Aviation
Finn
North
Syracuse
Irishman seeks Syracuse ties in bid to win bail
Belfast native and ex IRA member Gerard Doherty, 28, remains jailed on a federal conspiracy charge for illegal entry to the United States. His attorney says Doherty could gain release if he can establish local ties and housing with credible community figures. Doherty’s girlfriend Dolan and others face border-smuggling and immigration-related charges as they plan a possible marriage and longer stay in the United States.
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Gerard Doherty
Public Safety
Syracuse
Doherty
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
U.S
Sunday
Ogdensburg
Edward Cowan
Conan
Edward Z. Menkin
Menkin
The
TRA
Arena to hire ticket seller for War Memorial box office
After a lengthy study, Onondaga County moves toward automated ticket distribution for the War Memorial arena. Norman Rothschild says proposals from Ticketron and Ticketworld are under review with a target by September end, replacing Hatfield’s no-bid box office arrangement.
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Onondaga County War Memorial
War Memorial
Norman Rothschild
Ticketron
Rothschild
Edward Kochian
Edward Ryan
Ryan
Donald A
Pete” Napier
Ronald A. Stott
Napier
Camillus
Harold Hatfield
Hatfield
Ticketworld
Kochian
Onohdaga County Correctional Facility
Morse
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Herald-Journal
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Skaneateles
Steamboat Motor Lodge
John Talbot
Lynn Knicker
Hal Slatebecker
Bill Paulus
Chamber of Commerce
Bea
Charles Major
Peggy
Stan Linhorst
Robert W. Harrison
Winchell Road
Burns
Harrison
van Buren
Mary Lessoongang
Public Safety Building
Penny Sori
Maire Dolan
Long Island
Kerrykeel
Irish Republic
Canada
Dolan
Ireland
Neil Driscoll
Arena
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