Welfare reform tightens grip on Oswego man’s life
Dennis Holly, a construction veteran in Fulton, faces cuts from Food Stamps and Home Relief under new federal welfare reforms. He lives on minimal aid, works to prove able bodied status, and worries for his two daughters and girlfriend as he battles health issues and addiction while emergency safety nets tighten across Central New York.
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Langan
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Department of Social Services
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New York
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Funeral for Mitchell draws large crowd and prayers
Alex spoke to Mitchell's classmates about dreams and time, stressing the need to live each day. He praised Mitchell's devotion to family and church and his genuine warmth. The funeral followed a standing room only visitation with over 1,000 attendees at Cole Funeral Home, described as unprecedented.
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Mitchell
NBA
Cole Funeral Home
Girl rescued from waist high mud in East Syracuse
An 8 year old girl was freed after about 30 minutes trapped in mud on back yard dirt piles. Rescuers used hands to dig her out after firefighters tried shovels. The girl warmed by East Area Volunteer Emergency Service and did not need further medical help.
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Tina Mothersell
E Molfoy Road
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Tina
Lambertson
East Syracuse
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East Area
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DuFore
River flood threat grows as Oswego gates debated
River level near Baldwinsville rose two feet above normal while Seneca River neared flood stage within two days. Thruway Authority officials defend water management amid calls to open Oswego gates sooner, citing balance of interests and limited ability to prevent floods.
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Western New York
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Oswego
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Thruway
Hayes Road
Seneca River
Bill Culiean
Jack's Reef
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