Smugglers Indicted Over $687 Million Mohawk Territory Ring
Federal agents announced the indictment of 21 people tied to a Mohawk territory smuggling ring that moved liquor and cigarettes to Canada, involving Mohawks, a former New York trooper, and figures from New Jersey and Las Vegas. The case centers on alleged bribery and extortion by L. David Jacobs, former Mohawk Tribal Council head, and raises issues of sovereignty and governance across Akwesasne Mohawk land and cross border authorities.
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Syracuse Eyes Unified Crime Lab And Shared Purchasing
The Syracuse Common Council approved a plan to create an 11.9 million dollar 48 000 square foot forensic sciences center consolidating city police county sheriff medical examiner and health department labs to process evidence locally and save costs. County and city purchasing departments also eye consolidation to gain economies of scale, with plans to present to the county legislature and voters in November.
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Solvay
Wiliam Fitzpatrick
Wrongful Death Bill Opposed by NY Medical Leader
A Syracuse physician and president of the Medical Society of the State of New York argues against a proposed Wrongful Death law. He says current law already compensates families and that the bill would cost New York more than a billion dollars annually, harming hospitals, schools, and local services. He cites opposition from over 100 organizations within New Yorkers for Civil Justice Reform.
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Upstate Cities Face Image Challenge Aimed at Growth
A Baldwinsville teen argues that Upstate cities lose residents to suburbs due to negative city images. He notes Syracuse is unfairly viewed as dangerous and dirty, urges showcasing urban life and the downsides of boring suburbs to reverse population decline.
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Sohn Wackerow
Give troubled kids hope
A reader from North Syracuse asks who troubled youths should look up to and proposes letting them lead, urging politicians to be given hope in headlines about troubled figures and justice system reform. The letter references President, Governor Pataki, and state Legislature budgets as context for seeking change.
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White House
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TY Talarico
North
Syracuse
Joey DeJohn Elected to Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame
Syracuse history star Joey DeJohn, famed for hard punches and memorable rivalries at State Fair Coliseum and MacArthur Stadium, earns a spot in the Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame. The mid 20th century light heavyweight fought Jake LaMotta and Lee Sala, among others, with praise from fans and local figures.
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Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame
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Marcel Cerdan
Lee Sala
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Pete Mead
Madison Square Garden
Sonny Horne
Joey Taylor
Binghamton
Westhill senior urges lottery funds for schools in letter
A Westhill High School senior voices concern about New York State lottery profits. He argues most proceeds fail to reach schools, noting rising district taxes and program cuts. He proposes half of profits go to schools and a constant jackpot each week.
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New York
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