Legislators weigh ACS indoor smoking ban plan
Onondaga County legislators questioned the American Cancer Society proposed act to ban smoking in dining areas and require smoking rooms with separate ventilation. Health officials support tightening laws but oppose a dining ban, citing possible economic impact.
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Onondaga County
American Cancer Society
Martha Mulroy
Onondaga
Mulroy
Lisa Smith
Jim DiBlasi
Syracuse
Restaurateurs
Smuth
Lloyd Novick
Novick
Health Department
Health Advisory Board
Bagozzi Twins Leaves Solvay for Syracuse
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home moves after 70 years on Milton Avenue Solvay to a shared building with Farone and Son Funeral Home at 1500 Park Street Syracuse. The Houston based Service Corporation International owns both firms. Mayor Modafferi calls the move a sad loss to the community.
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Milton Avenue
Solvay
Bagozzi Twins Funeral Home
Syracuse
Bagoval Twins
Farone & Son Funeral Home
Park St
Service Corporation International
Stephen S. Bagozzi
Bagozzi
Lae Move Solvay
Anthony Modafferi
Canal investment eyed to spur jobs across upstate NY
A Cornell study says 400 million federal canal funds could leverage equal private capital, create 17,000 jobs and bring 447 million in state revenue, though benefits unfold slowly. Susan Christopherson notes long-term economic growth, with new jobs likely in services and manufacturing. Upstate can draw talent, preserve housing, reduce outmigration by enhancing quality of life with parks, trails, dining, and redevelopment like Carousel Mall.
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Wiles Jr
Skaneateles
Cornell University
Susan Christopherson
Cornell City and Regional Planning
Christopherson
Lke
New York
Accent Awnings
Columbia Mills
Oswego Canal
Leroi Int
SallycAnder
Naramore
T's
Cornell
Aitken
The Erie Canal a Century and a Half of Change
The Erie Canal transformed from Clinton’s costly project of 1825 to a critical waterway powering New York’s rise as a major seaport. Today the system includes Oneida Oswego and Seneca rivers and lakes with mixed traffic, while communities push waterfront redevelopment and private investment to revive canal life amid rail and highway competition.
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DeWitt Clinton
Clinton
New York City
New York
Oneida
Oswego
Seneca Rivers
Onondaga Lakes
Finger Lakes
St Lawrence Seaway
NY5
Cannal Corp
Erie Canal Museum
Manlius trustee resigns amid hostile village dispute
Former trustee John Touchette details pressure to resign after a fractious cycle with Mayor and deputy mayor. No promises were made and Lowenstein denies offering a deal as tension over alleged harassment and potential police involvement unfolds. Touchette cites lack of support and elect status as reasons for stepping down.
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John Touchette
Manlius
New graduate sworn in to Baldwinsville school board
David Lum, age 18 and recent CW Baker High School graduate, took a three year term on the Baldwinsville school board Monday night. He joins a district of 5,737 students as state standards tighten for academics, teaching, and safety amid an unsettled budget. Lum plans to study briefs, attend conferences, and complete homework as he learns the role.
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David Lum
Baldwinsville
Baker High School
Onondaga County
City weighs sewage option study in Syracuse race
The Syracuse council votes to fund a $37,592 study by Clough Harbour on separating storm and wastewater to possibly downsized treatment needs. The county’s plan for a regional plant remains under a court order to fix sewer lines and protect Onondaga Creek and Lake.
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Ery
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Onondaga Creek
Onondaga Lake
Ecity
Clough Harbour and Associates
Connell
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Joan Maran
Minetto
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Inner Harbor
Armory Square
Canal System
David Aitken
Lakefront Development Corp
Syracuse Inner Harbor
Troy Naramore
Lowenstein Nor
Touchette
Lowenstein Hopkinson
Peter Carmen
Lowenstein
Public Works
Library
Pussycat
Bob Doolittle
B’ville
Lum
BOCES
Ted Gilkey
Jacquelyn Martin
William McKee
Lory Matthews
By Michelle Breidenbach
Kate O'Connell
O'Connell
3Rd District
James Mahaney
Finance Department
Water Department
Minch Lewis
William Simmons
Commissioner of Finance
Roy Bernard
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, DC
Matt Driscoll
Ben Gonzales
Simmons
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