Recession drives up two year college applications in Central New York
The downturn and tuition rises push many students to two year colleges across Central New York. Cayuga Community College reports 18 percent more applications and may cut fall enrollments in computer science and electronics. Cazenovia College sees a 33 percent rise, with many applicants for the first coed freshman class. Private schools like Cazenovia and Maria Regina benefit as state SUNY enrollments edge up slowly.
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Cayuga Community College
Cazenovia College
New York
Tean
Paul Flurschurz
Auburn
CCC
Ogy
Electronics
Flurschutz
SUNY
University of Michigan
Pepperdine
Boston College
Community College
Hewett
Maria Regina College
Cazenovia
Jury to decide fate of teenager charged in abuse case
A state Supreme Court jury began deliberations in the retrial of 19 year old Wayne Rosemond of Palmer Avenue on charges including first degree sexual abuse and second degree kidnapping for abducting and assaulting a 7 year old girl last April. The case followed a mistrial after the first trial ended deadlocked. Rosemond testified in the retrial but declined to testify this time. If convicted he could face up to 25 years.
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Supreme Court
Wayne Rosemond
Palmer Avenue
Rosemond
Rich Street
Bellevue Avenue
Walter Gorman
Maye
Lawmakers restore aid county stood to lose
Onondaga County avoids major losses as the state budget restores most cuts. Deputy County Executive Edward Kochian credits the Central New York delegation for a “remarkable job” while noting Medicaid reform fell short. The budget includes 5.8 million for Human Services Overburden to offset 1983 costs.
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J. Michael Kelly
Onondaga County
New York
Edward Kochran
Mario Cuomo
Kochian
Cuomo
John H. Mulroy
Nicholas J. Pirro
Pirro
Year it’s worth it to the county to keep the Motor Vehicle
A county considers retaining its motor vehicle department, valuing continued tax revenue, job stability, and local services. Officials argue ongoing operations support licensing, vehicle registration, and driving records, while weighing cost efficiency and potential regional competition.
Stop merger to keep local motor vehicle offices
Marilyn Pinsky a Republican candidate seeks to halt the Onondaga County Motor Vehicles Bureau merger with the state three days before it takes effect. She challenges budget changes and fee reallocations that reduce county savings from about 300000 to roughly 141000 annually, arguing local service should remain.
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Stop Motor Vehicles Bureau
Onondaga County Motor Vehicles Bureau
Marilyn Pinsky
Pinsky
James J
Dave” Gorham
Motor Vehicle Bureau
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Cgorham
Civic Center
West Genesee Street
Blind DJ Seeks Job Back After Eye Surgery
Len Blanchard, 30, a former WNDR AM and WNTQ FM disc jockey, filed a state human rights complaint after the stations did not restore his job post eye surgery. He alleges discrimination amid staff cuts by new owners, says he could work with accommodations like a Braille typewriter, and has waited nearly a year for a decision.
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Len Blanchard
Wndr-Am
Wntq-Fm
Blanchard
Iin
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State Division of Human Rights
George Playncos
Gary van Veghien
WOLF
Wndr 11973
WNDR
WNTQ
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Mohawk Valley CC
Morrisy Yi College
Even Onondaga CC
Tompkins-Cortea Tiend CC
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Peale
West Street
William Mastine
Hardlee Maye
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Plavocos
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Little Falls
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