Suburban man indicted in stabbing murder case
Visiting Judge John Brandi set bail for Larry J. Cruz at 50,000 cash or 100,000 bond and ordered no unsupervised contact with his three children pending trial. Cruz, 33, of Clay, was indicted on second degree murder and fourth degree weapon possession for the April 9 slaying of his wife, 28, in front of two children. a third child heard the event upstairs. Prosecutor Glenn Suddaby urged higher bail, noting Cruz has family only in Puerto Rico and that the couple’s eight year old twins and two year old son are in counseling. Cruz’s lawyer filed a not guilty plea and suggested a psych defense. case adjourned to August for pretrial motions.
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Amusement Park Idea Floats for Jamesville Quarry
An undeveloped concept to locate an amusement park in Jamesville Quarry draws interest from Onondaga County official Vicki Baker who supports it for economic growth. Joe Fabank of First Contractors calls it a tossed around idea, with DeWitt officials noting only a casual mention and a separate plan to store concrete blocks with ash from the county incinerator.
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Jamesville inmates hold outdoor religious rally and music
Inmates at Jamesville penitentiary attended a first time outdoor religious rally in the union yard. Sponsored by the prison chaplains and Corrections Commissioner Patricia Tappan, the event marked a departure from prior indoor programs and featured music and choir groups.
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Black Caucus leader to speak at Democratic dinner
The 17th Ward Democratic Committee hosts a fund raising dinner featuring Rep Donald M Payne D Newark as guest speaker. The event at the Hotel Syracuse includes a cocktail hour at 5 pm with tickets priced at 30 dollars. Payne, the first African American elected to Congress from New Jersey in 1988, is a member of the House Democratic Leadership Advisory Group.
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Residents press OnTrack to add East Colvin Street stop
Carmen Harlow and neighbors staged a Friday protest beside the OnTrack line in Syracuse urging a stop at East Colvin Street for access to downtown and Jamesville Beach. They argue cost can be reduced with volunteers, while officials cite funding as the main hurdle.
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Judge sentences drug dealer to 25 to life for girlfriend's murder
Raymond Evans III was sentenced by County Court Judge John Brandt to 25 years to life for murdering his girlfriend Stacey LaFever Arnold, 20, by shooting her in the head. Evans, 19 at the time, had sold drugs from her home and apologized in court.
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State selects MDA group for Inner Harbor projects
The Metropolitan Development Association selects a Lakefront Development Corp to push harbor area plans including a $40 million aquarum and aquatic research center on the western edge of the Barge Canal near Van Rensselaer Street. Developers have two months to decide feasibility and will work with Syracuse officials and the Thruway Authority to move forward.
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