Central New York Weather Returns With Windy Rain
Central New York faces renewed rain and windy conditions as a weather system moves through. The forecast calls for periods of heavy showers and gusty winds, with coastal and inland areas likely to experience cautionary wind advisories.
Dilemma over human embryos across the nation
Thousands of embryos remain frozen in laboratories as a Georgia couple seeks to place them via embryo adoption. The Grays moved toward adoption after years of moral debate, with three embryos set for implantation in Fairfax Virginia. The issue surrounds embryonic stem cell research and the ethics of using embryos.
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Many Districts Reject Pre K
The state funded half day pre K to reach all four year olds, but Central New York lags with under 12 percent enrolled. Anne Mitchell of Early Childhood Policy Research cites long term benefits while Liverpool Superintendent John Cataldo supports preschool, yet districts still push back due to concerns and constraints.
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Stallpho Fulton
Erie Street
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Hotaling
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Batchelor
Brandon Ladd
Nicholas Miller
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Anne Mitchell
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Liverpool
John Cat~aldo
Pre-K plans split districts and Pataki budget
Districts debate offering state funded pre K with Liverpool and others saying money is insufficient while Gov Pataki pushes cuts for next year due to low participation Parents linger unsure unaware of the option as state hearings draw few attendees, making the choice a no brainer for many when offered.
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All-white and all-black churches forge historic links
In Volney and Syracuse two churches bridged race divides through shared services led by Hutchings Psychiatric Center aides. Bristol Hill Congregational and Bright Chapel AME prayed together to block a county landfill, discovering early members included African Americans and abolitionists in a long silent partnership.
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Willie Mitchell
Bright Chapel
Syracuse
Bristol Hill
Oswegon County
Bristol Hall Church
Hospitals face rising costs and Medicare cuts in tough era
The article notes financial strain on Crouse Hospital and other non profit facilities as Medicare payment reductions under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 bite. Auburn Memorial Hospital reports a 3617,000 operating loss while Oswego Hospital CFO Paul Snyder cites a typical Medicare revenue of about 88 dollars per one hundred dollars of services.
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Central New York floor hockey team wins gold at Special Olympics
Wayne Mabrey and The Gold, The Glory Cat scored as Central New York’s floor hockey team captured the gold medal at the Special Olympics New York Winter Games. The competitions ended Saturday with the team standings reported on pages 6-1 and 8-2.
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Wayne Mabrey
Central New York
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