Spring crowds fill Columbus Circle at noon in warm spell
A YMCA roof photo captures a large lunch crowd at Columbus Circle near the fountain. Forecasters predict continued warm humid weather with highs in the high 80s throughout the week. Credit CW McKeen.
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Alexander reelected president of Democratic Mayors group
The National Conference of Democratic Mayors reelected Mayor Lee Alexander to a historic fourth term as president. Detroit Mayor Coleman Young endorsed Alexander, praising his leadership. A nationwide hearing tour on urban problems was announced, with the first session set for July 13 in Detroit and subsequent events in Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Charleston, and San Francisco.
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Trial lawyers honor Judge Hayes at Alexandria Bay seminar
State Supreme Court Judge Leo F. Hayes of Syracuse will be honored at a daylong seminar for area attorneys in Alexandria Bay. Sponsored by the State Trial Lawyers Association, the event features Herman B. Glaser and William F.X. Geoghan presenting courtroom techniques. Robert M. Weldon, Watertown attorney, says the program serves both beginners and experienced lawyers seeking to refine skills.
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County car auction to sell 26 vehicles tomorrow
Onondaga County will auction 26 government cars at the highway garage on Airport Road Amboy tomorrow at 1 p.m. Cars range from a 1973 Chevy Bel Air to seven 1980 Plymouth Gran Fury patrol sedans. Sold as is with no county warranty. Inspection is allowed and doors open at noon.
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City wins 1.3 million for Hancock Airport upgrades
Deputy Mayor Kenneth Mokrzycki announced more than 1.3 million dollars in federal funds from the Airport Airways Trust Fund will finance three Hancock International Airport improvement projects. Funds cover 75 percent of costs including a 948000 dollar aircraft parking apron expansion, 210000 dollar runway overlay design and construction, and 187500 dollar land acquisition along the runway approach path. The airport is described as a key city gateway needing ongoing upgrades to stay competitive.
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Regional Briefing: Injured worker at FitzPatrick plant
Brian Clark 25, a contractor employee for J P Bell and Sons, was injured while disassembling a turbine at the James A FitzPatrick nuclear plant in Scriba A Sterling. He received treatment at Oswego Hospital for bruises on his left leg and was transported by Oswego Ambulance. Fulton A new hospital administrator has been chosen at AL Lee Memorial Hospital. Peter Holden acting administrator says an official announcement will come this week. he has led the hospital since April after former administrator Gerald C Davis was fired in January.
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City moves to limit billboards citywide
The Common Council backed a Planning Commission plan to cap billboard size at 440 square feet on interstates and districts on historic registers. The measure advances hearings. it preserves First Amendment rights and targets large signs advertising alcohol and cigarettes. The council also supported housing code enforcement powers for City Court and bid farewell to Finance Commissioner Frank Canino after 14 years.
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Witness missing in bribery trial stalls acquittal links
General Davis, earlier acquitted of kidnapping and rape, faced a bribery charge for offering Paula Brumfield three hundred dollars to not testify. The only witness vanished. state Supreme Court Justice Walter Gorman would consider an arrest warrant. Libbett awaits sentencing after a related bribery case and an earlier mistrial involving the same alleged victim.
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Brumfield
Cardell Libbett
Libbett
Rochester
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County eyes new home for Children’s Division in Civic Center
County executives and Children's Division staff propose relocating from 208 S Geddes St to the H 3 Building at Van Duyn Home and Hospital joining the psychiatry clinic. The move would improve conditions for 215 sanitation department workers and save about 1.2 million in lease costs over 10 years after a 346 thousand upfront expense. Legislators planned to weigh the plan later today with final approval by the full Legislature on July 5. Reports from a citizen committee and state inspectors criticized the Geddes Street building for infestation heating cooling and other problems.
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