Elizabeth Blackwell Breaks Barriers in Medicine
The article chronicles Elizabeth Blackwell’s trail from repeated rejections by 17 schools to becoming the first woman to graduate from a U S medical school in 1849, her Paris work as a midwife, founding the New York Infirmary for Women and Children in 1850, and the Geneva Medical School’s evolution into Upstate Medical University, with notes on Women’s History Month and a reference to writer Eudora Welty.
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Blackwell
Bogy
United States
Paris
Europe
New York
New York City
New York Infirmary For Women and Children
Geneva Medical School
Syracuse
Upstate Medical University
Newstine
Eudora Welty
Neighborhood meeting on economy at Forum West
The Southwest Economic Development Project holds a 6:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday to discuss strategies to boost the local economy. Residents and business owners are invited to Forum West at 321 W Onondaga St, sponsored by Time of Jubilee. Call 428-0020 for details. A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday for felony robbery at a Rite Aid on the East Side after allegedly yanking $41 from a clerk. John B. McCaffrey of 1615 W Genesee St was charged.
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The
Southwest Economic Development Project
Forum West
Onondaga St
Time of Jubilee
Syracuse
Rite Aid
John BE. McCaffrey
W. Genasee St
McCaffrey
Groups urged to address Sales Tax Commission at 1 30 p m Thursday
Groups individuals school districts and municipalities are invited to speak at the Sales Tax Commission meeting set for 1 30 p m Thursday to request agenda placement by calling 435 2070 before noon Tuesday for Nancy Field. If no calls are received the meeting will be canceled.
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Sales Tax Commission
Commission
Nancy Field
Guide to elected officials available from league
Copies of Who's Who A Guide to Your Elected Officials 2000 are at local libraries or by self addressed stamped envelope to The Syracuse Metro League of Women Voters at 901 Lodi St Suite 104 Syracuse 13202. Baldwinsville Police Department annual fund-raiser for youth programs under way includes Ropes Challenge Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety and Police Explorer programs donations to Baldwinsville Police Youth Fund care of Baldwinsville Police Department 16 W Genesee St Baldwinsville 13027.
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League
Syracuse Metro League of Women Voters
Lodi St
Syracuse
Baldwinsville
Baldwinsville Police
Group Shines Light In Years After Tragedy At Syracuse
Students Offering Service at Syracuse University marks its 10th anniversary after the 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing. SOS links volunteers to 15 community projects under Hendricks Chapel, with ServeFest and Spirit of Lantern awards highlighting service and social justice.
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Students Offering Service
Syracuse University
James K. Taylor
Endricks Cape
Taylor
SOS
Hendricks Chapel
SGS
An & It
Hedricks Chapel
Cen
Census outreach targets Syracuse areas with low form returns
The Census Bureau opened 15 assistance centers across Onondaga and neighboring counties to boost response in neighborhoods with historically low mail-back rates. In 1990, several tracts around East Raynor, East Borden and Willow Street showed 44.5 to 65.6 percent response, affecting federal funding and districting. More than 50 residents have sought help since March 15 at sites including the Spanish Action League and Southeast Asian Center.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Syracuse
Onondaga
Oswego
Cayuga
Madison Counties
Near East
Clark Billings
Bureau
East Raynor
East Borden Avenues
Interstate #1
Willow Street
Highland Avenue
Billings
University Area
Sedgwick
Tipperary Hill
Midland
Cortland and
McLennan Avenues
Meadowbrook Drive
Lancaster and
Buckingham Avenues
Skaneateles
Butternut, James and
Lodi Streets
Spanish Action League
Southwest Community Center
Southeast Asian Center
City on vacation reflection on exodus and neighborly faith
Narrator recalls walking the dog in Kimwood Park during a 1980s Central New York exodus. He cherishes a west side neighborhood, its schools, and daily life, then questions why the city cannot showcase these strengths to keep residents from leaving.
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New York
Syracuse
Elbridge Faces 1999 Surplus That Tops Budget
State audit flags Elbridge surplus of 920 752 dollars equal to 63 percent of the 1999 town budget. Officials urge spending realism and possible tax cuts while considering a reserve or capital fund. Town leaders weigh reducing taxes versus earmarking funds for a future project like a rebuilt town hall.
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Elbridge
State Comptroller’s
John F. McKiernan
Comptroller
Syracuse
Joseph Schill
McKiernan
Jeffrey Gordon
Comptroller’s Office
Kenneth Bush
Bush
Schill
Wendy L. Duck
Duck
Sin McKiernan
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Elizabeth Blackwell
B'ville
Gloria Wright
Pan Am Flight 108
Sud
Yesboriainuty Sau Gazdies
Maureen Sieh
Onondaga County
Michelle Genes
Carol Johnston
Michelle Gabel
Xiong Lee
Census Bureau
Kimwood Park
West Side City
Sean
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