O Connell's path from challenge to advocacy and life
Sean Kirst profiles O Connell a woman with cerebral palsy who grew up facing rejection but built a career in counseling and public relations. She describes finding purpose, defying limitations and inspiring clients to define themselves by strength rather than disability.
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Rome
O'Connel
O’connell
Moyne College
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Towns Weigh Fresh Property Assessment Plan
State legislators debate a new assessment framework allowing towns to update property values without major costs. Proponents cite annual reviews and computer models to analyze rails and scripts. opponents warn of data gaps and implementation challenges.
Police embrace Spanish officers after Syracuse double homicide
Syracuse cites Feb 24 double homicide as wake up call for bilingual staff. Officer Jocelyn Albright used Spanish to question Carrasquillo family who provided a photo and car details. CID officer Scott Macallair translated for suspects and witnesses. Department started Spanish classes in November with 13 officers completing the first course in January. CID Capt. Richard Walsh says bilingual officers sped the investigation and helped include Spanish speaking witnesses.
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Jocelyn Albright
Hor Aicide
Angel Carrasquillo
Carrasquillo
Albright
Allbright
Carrasquilio
Carrasquito
Macallary
Ivan Jimenez
Onondaga County District Attorney's
Patrick Phelps
Spanish Action League
CID
Richard Walsh
Walsh
Jacqueline Reader
Public Safety
Scott Police Department
Joe Sweeny
Faith leaders urge role models to curb youth violence
Virginia Dewey coordinates a forum urging churches mosques and schools to model beliefs in God for young adults. Falge renews the congregation’s commitment to community policing noting the need for police to connect with residents. A layyer member Greg Threatts argues officers must engage with the community beyond patrolling and begin conversations to prevent violence.
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Makeover proposed in Fairmount area
A plan by Clough Harbour & Associates aims to transform West Genesee Street in Fairmount into a safer more attractive neighborhood shopping district. Residents will hear recommendations at a 7 p.m. meeting at the Camillus Municipal Building as supervisors weigh zoning changes landscaping and curb appeal to curb accidents and improve the corridor.
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Clough, Harbour & Associates
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Genesee St
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Food Bay
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Germania Avenue
Pirro County considers OCRRA control of trash system
Pirro County faces pressure from bondholders over debt tied to OCRRA delivering trash. Court rulings and pricing issues complicate control, prompting calls for county to intervene with possible trash districts. Some towns fear sales tax subsidies. leaders keep options open, including using sales tax revenue and exploring alternatives.
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Pirro
Baldwingville
William Sanford
Patrick DiDo- Tietig
Dar Timnk
DiDomenico
Getims
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