Rome crowds rally to save Griffiss Air Base jobs
Rome residents line Black River Boulevard to welcome Peter Bowman and urge the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission to spare Griffiss Air Force Base, the area’s largest employer with about 8,800 jobs. Supporters plan to press lawmakers and officials including Gov. Mario Cuomo and Senators Moynihan and D Amato as they seek to influence the upcoming decision due by July 1.
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Woman Stabs Friend Over Razor in Syracuse
Theresa Lovette, 29, stabbed Valery Thompson, 40, during a dispute at 1540 S. State St. Thompson died after surgery for wounds to the lung and heart. Lovette was arrested, booked on second degree murder, and alleged to have sold the murder weapon for five dollars.
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Signs of New Life Along South Avenue
Syracuse officials launch Rebuild South Ave to revive the corridor with tax breaks and incentives. The Patterson's meat market building at 339 South Ave could anchor the effort as city letters target about 40 developers for renovation.
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Serbs Advance Threaten Zepa in Bosnia Siege
Sarajevo radio reports claim Serb troops killed at least 130 civilians as they moved on the eastern Muslim enclave of Zepa, one of two remaining Muslim strongholds. Bosnian ambassador says 40,000 civilians are trapped with 134 dead, while the U.N. Security Council votes for safe havens but offers no immediate rescue force.
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Syracuse lacrosse on hot seat facing possible death penalty
Syracuse University under NCAA probation opened an inquiry into its lacrosse program after allegations of improper recruiting and extra benefits. If major violations are found, the program could be shut for up to two years, with the death penalty potentially invoked due to prior major violations in men's basketball. Robert Hill said allegations involve at least two players. officials aim to determine facts quickly.
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Teacher charged in porn case faced same charge 25 years ago
Union Springs district seeks access to teachers criminal records as Dennis A Woodard of Aurelius faces new felony charges of sending and receiving child pornography after resigning from 23 years of teaching in Union Springs. Woodard had pleaded guilty in 1968 to a reduced disorderly conduct charge after a youth misconduct case in Buffalo.
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