Driver in court after deadly crash leaves friend dead
David A. O'Donnell of North Syracuse faced a judge as family members cried in court after a drunken car crash killed a friend and left another brother in a coma. Michelle Penn of Baldwinsville expressed outrage at the sentencing prospects. The incident occurred in Madison County and the judge began proceedings.
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New York teachers among highest paid in nation
New York districts push raises above inflation with BEA numbers showing average teacher pay at 341,600, third in the nation behind Alaska and Connecticut. NEA survey notes 6.9 percent raises while 5.4 percent inflation. Onondaga County salaries rose 8.37 percent to 35,593, Syracuse teachers raise 43.75 percent in five years to 30,733, sparking budget angst under Cuomo’s proposed aid cut.
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Lottery Winners and Obituaries Highlight A2 Entertainment
A2 Entertainment notes lottery winners and obituaries under Ganley Joe Lifestyle with a brief forecast of sunny morning, clouds late, and a shower chance. Tonight lows near 40. Thursday highs in the mid-60s with morning sun.
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SU to lay off about 80 workers at Syracuse University
Syracuse University will lay off about 80 employees by end of June, its first cut in over 15 years. Most affected are non-union, non-faculty staff including bookstore workers, secretaries, and security personnel, with fewer impacts on faculty. About 20 staff on sponsored research programs lose positions as grant funds run out, including 10 at the Northeast Parallel Architecture Center.
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Webster to retire as CIA director after Bush announcement
President Bush announced that CIA Director William Webster will retire. Webster, a former federal judge and earlier FBI director, was called to the White House briefing room for the breakfast-hour news. Bush said he hates to see him go.
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Beagle Rescued by Owner After Near Hanging
Gregory Mahoney saved Moochie the beagle by performing mouth to nose resuscitation and CPR after the dog tangled on a porch rope. The Syracuse man followed a TV segment on 911 showing police officers reviving a choking dog.
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