Syracuse council weighs Playboy Channel amid child concerns
One Syracuse councilor urges blocking the Playboy Channel as talks with Syracuse Cable Systems continue. Councilor Theresa McCarthy cites harm to children, while Councilor Edward Nowakowski discusses a subscriber security plan. Some councilors remain open minded as pricing and franchise terms are reviewed.
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Syracuse
Theresa McCarthy
McCarthy
D-4th Dist
Edward Nowakowski
Nowakowski
Syracuse Cablesystems
Syracuse Cable Systems
Bowie Concert Postponed At Carrier Dome In Syracuse
Rock star David Bowie performance at the Carrier Dome was postponed due to equipment related problems. Opening act The Tubes and Bowie's management expect a new date to be set later, with tickets honoring the original purchase. Dome officials await word on shipment of theater rigging from Europe and potential new tour slots.
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Mike Holdridge
Dome
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Holdridge
Bowie
Europe
Syracuse
Ben Grevatt
John Scher Productions
U.S
Hearing on Niagara Mohawk rate increase at Lincoln Middle School
Tomorrow’s hearing at Lincoln Middle School on 1613 James St offers two sessions at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Public discussion will cover Niagara Mohawk’s request for a 211.3 million dollar 1984 rate rise to cover higher expenses and taxes. If approved, electricity would rise about 13.2 percent to 39.99 a month, natural gas to 91.13, with April 1984 start.
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James St
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Niagara Mohawk
PSC
City Editor Stan Evans Names July 20, 1983 Page Cl
City Editor Stan Evans reports from the newsroom with the July 20 1983 page cl content city desk notes and highlights for the edition.
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Stan Evans
Mayor's ally to testify again before grand jury
Demosthenes Stathis a key ally of Mayor Lee Alexander is set to return tomorrow to testify before the county grand jury probing political dirty tricks in city government. He first appeared June 7 as the investigation into alleged abuses and arrangements tied to 1977 actions continues. Alexander and Police Chief Thomas Sardine deny the accusations.
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Lee Alexander
Stathis
Grand Jury
George Georgiade
Alexander
Thomas J. Sardine
Georgiade
Sardino
City Hall
Sardine
John Duncan
Corrections chief disputes pen danger at new facility
Corrections Commissioner William Ciuros told county legislators the Jamesville Correctional Facility remains dangerous to work in, but argued the old prison had similar conditions. He disputed Democratic candidate Ronald Stott’s claim of widespread security problems, noting only three assaults on officers so far and one melee injuring three officers since the move.
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Jamesville
William Ciuros
Ciuros
Ronald Stott
New Prison
Stott
Protestor D A McLaughlin Holds Sign at Utility HQ
D A McLaughlin, identified as a protester, stands with a sign outside the utility company’s headquarters today. Details on the protest purpose or responding officials were not provided in the text.
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D.A. McLaughlin
Utility
Protest over NiMo rate hike draws small Syracuse crowd
A group of 15 to 20 protesters gathered outside Niagara Mohawk Power Corp in downtown Syracuse to oppose NiMo's proposed rate hike. Representatives from Upstaters Against Corporate Blackmail, NYPIRG, and Syracuse-Onondaga County Taxpayers Association joined the effort to publicize hearings at Lincoln Middle School and urged public support. The group pledged nonpayment if the PSC approves any increase, citing about 850 pledges from local families.
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America
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Syracuse
NiMe
New York Public Interest Research Group
Syracuse-Onodaga County Taxpayers Association
Lincoln Middle School
James Street
Public Service Comune
Barb Kobritz
NiMo
PSC
Jim Ellis
Ellis
Little Red Hen Inspires Positivity At New South Side School
At People's AME Zion Church a class of intermediate students attends the second week of South Side Preparatory Academy. Founders like Gloria Scott use the Little Red Hen tale to teach pride and self esteem alongside reading writing and math. Students discuss the moral You can't get something for nothing and the need to help others.
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Gloria Scott
Brand New South Side Preparatory Academy
Gloria
Red Hen
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Academy grows from community effort at Weeks School
Gloria Whitted and Delores Whitted start a summer academy in a church on South Salina Street to help inner city students. The program, run with two teachers and three student teachers plus volunteers, serves 42 at present with scholarships from about a dozen local businesses. Plans include six weeks this summer and potential fall tutoring. The venture is independent of the district with only blessing from Superintendent Lionel Ména.
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Andrea
Nottingham
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