Budget stalemate sighted amid New York power play
Assemblyman Gary Finch blames political posturing for the budget impasse as Gov. Pataki and Senators Bruno back rival agendas. Capitol observers note Sheldon Silver wields influence as the Democratic leader among the three top offices, with Cuomo and McCall courting the 2002 Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
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Sheldon Silver
Manhattan
Republican Pataki
Senate
Joseph Bruno
Brunswick
Andrew Cuomo
H. Carl McCall
Silver
Erik Kriss
Plumpton Becomes First Deputy Fire Chief in Syracuse
John Cowin elevates Deputy Chief Fred Plumpton to first deputy chief role at City Hall. Plumpton, a 90 year veteran who heads training, takes second-in-command as Cowin becomes fire chief. Also announced at the event were plans for police and fire department reorganizations.
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New Syracuse
John Cowin
Fred Flumpton
Cowin
Plumpton
City Hall
New Police
Dennis DuVal
State to fund 20-windmill project in Fenner
The Energy Research and Development Authority will provide 5 million dollars for a windmill project in Fenner. Atlantic Renewable Energy plans twenty windmills this fall with a total project cost of 34 million dollars. The project will surpass Madison’s seven windmills opened last year.
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State Energy Research and Development Authority
Fenner
Atlantic Renewable Energy
Madison
Body of Woman Found in Ithaca Pool
Ithaca firefighters recovered the body of a fully clothed 41 year old woman in an above ground swimming pool at 316 Center Street Wednesday afternoon. The pool owner found the body when adding chemicals. Police have not released the woman's name and state she was not related to the pool owner.
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Ithaca
Center St
Ithaca Fire
Poice
Self defense claim in killing by Estrada
Lawyer for Maximino Estrada argued he acted in self defense claiming Antwon Gary initiated the confrontation that left him dead. The case ties to Estrada’s brother’s May murder and notes police warnings to Estrada about possible violence. Authorities review if multiple guns were present and whether Gary had a gun.
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Maximino Estrada
Antwon Gary
Gary
Dennis Claus
Estrada
East Side
Joseph O'Donnell
Claus
Syracuse Police Department
Joe Sweeny
Richmond Avenue
Onondaga County
Anthony Aloi
Aloi
David Martinez
Manhattan
Cherry Street
Rosewood Heights faces fines over 24 health safety violations
Rosewood Heights Health Center in Syracuse could lose Medicare and Medicaid funding and face up to $48,000 in fines after state health inspectors found 24 violations affecting dozens of residents. The 82 page report cites bedsores in 12 of 44 residents, ignored pleas for bathroom access, and improper feeding tube use.
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Rosewood Heights
Syracuse
State Department of Health
Robert Kenny
Health Department
S. Crouse Ave
Kenny
Vera House names new director from within agency
Vera House announces Randi Bregman 39 will become executive director on August 1 succeeding Sally Berry who left in June after 23 years. Bregman has led the Syracuse Area Domestic Violence Coalition coordinating with law enforcement labor clergy and community groups to broaden outreach and safety.
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Syracuse
Harrison St
County Park
Vera House
Sally Berry
Randi Bregman
Syracuse Area
Bregman
Berry
Loretto
Jacquelyn Martin
Rand Bregman
City councilor urges demolition of I 81 in Syracuse
Councilor Van Robinson proposes removing elevated I 81 from downtown to the southern city, replacing it with a single boulevard linked to I 481. He argues demolition would cut maintenance costs, create jobs, and reconnect Syracuse University with downtown, though city officials seek further study.
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Syracuse
Pioneer Homes
Syracuse University
Robinson
Vito Sciscioli
Sciscioli
State Department of Transportation
Seiscioli
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