Pataki's ratings dip as budget pressure grows
A new poll shows Gov. George Pataki's approval fell three points to 63 percent. Analysts say reduced extensions and a shortened emergency budget bill signal seriousness about reaching a real budget, with Pataki planning a one week measure next week to pressure negotiations.
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Two-year-old hurt in North Side fall injury probe
Syracuse police investigated a serious incident after a 2 year old reportedly fell stairs at 811 Highland Ave around 3 pm Thursday. The child was unconscious at 11 pm and transported to a city hospital as investigators and neighbors described the event.
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Fort Drum commander to take over Pacific post
Ma Gen James L Campbell will be elevated to lieutenant general Aug 7 and lead the US Army of the Pacific at Fort Shafter Hawaii. His command will include bases in Hawaii Alaska Japan and Washington state. Big Gen Franklin L Hagenbeck will assume Fort Drum command after the ceremony. A Thursday caption misidentified two school superintendents.
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Gonzalez becomes first Latina on Syracuse Common Council
Bethaida Gonzalez was named council president in a 5-4 party line vote, becoming the first Latina to serve on Syracuse City Common Council. Mayor Matt Driscoll administered the oath as a standing room crowd cheered the University College administrator and former school board member.
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Syracuse teen wins bronze at national ACT-SO in New Orleans
Fifteen year old Aisha Mitchell of Nottingham High School earned a bronze medal in modern dance at the NAACP Afro Academic Cultural Technological and Scientific Olympics national finals in New Orleans. She performed a self choreographed routine to Bobby McFerrin's Sweet on the Mornin and placed third among 80 entrants from across the country.
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First Black Syracuse Police Chief Candidate DuVal Accepts Role
Herman Edge’s widow recalls his wish for a Black successor as Dennis DuVal accepts hints from Mayor Driscoll. DuVal visited Oakwood Cemetery near Edge and Wallie Howard Jr, then spoke with family before returning to Syracuse to say yes, aiming to fulfill ethnic and cultural expectations.
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Worldly diplomat began in Westhill to global service
Harry J O Hara, Westhill High School class of 1970, built a career as a U.S. State Department diplomat. From Argentina to Bolivia, Kenya to Brussels, he worked with miners, labor groups, and international partners. Now based in Maryland, he leads a Europe analysis unit and promotes the State Department through the hometown diplomat program.
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