Forum turns tense clash into dialogue on hate speech
A Syracuse event moderated by David Shomar of the Human Rights Commission featured an apology from publisher Kenneth Jackson of The Constitution after a March 1 dispute over an editorial that labeled Arab-American stores as "Jeffrey Dahmers." The day shifted to a dialogue on understanding and overcoming differences with panelists urging closer contact among communities and responsible media.
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Hendricks Chapel
Syracuse University
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Oklahoma
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Mini grand prix fundraiser planned in Syracuse
Downtown Syracuse officials back a scaled down three day charity event with about 30 mini cars racing July 8 around Clinton Square at speeds up to 25 mph. Co sponsored by Central New York Arthritis Foundation and P C Food Markets. hundreds expected. sponsors pay 3000 per car to cover Fiberglas vehicle and safety costs.
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Central New York
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San Diego
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Bernardi
Bart Bush
James Cummings
City saves from early retirements boost for budget
City officials report 37 workers signed up for a state retirement incentive, more than double the expected 15 to 18. The move saves over 1.1 million in salaries and benefits after June 30, providing flexibility to reorganize as state aid pressures loom. Eligible employees are 50 with 10 years city service, earning a month’s credit per year worked.
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Oswego Man Pleads Guilty in New Year’s Eve Shooting
Carmelo Garcia, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted second degree murder for a West Side apartment shooting that left Hipalito Nieves and Charles Morrelli wounded. He faces 844 to 25 years on each count, with sentencing set for June 26 under a plea agreement.
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Oswego County
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Oswego Hospital
OCC grad taught at home in a strong willed path to college
Rollinson, an Ontario County Community College graduate, was homeschooled with a Bible centered routine led by her father and math science and English taught by her mother. She credits self study and tapes for gaps, volunteered daily at a health center and church, traveled to Russia and Australia in 1992 to promote home school values, plans to study nutrition at Cornell or SA, and aims to be a doctor in a Third World country. She urges redefining success beyond money and believes leadership is helping others succeed.
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Syracuse
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Democrats eye control as county Legislature seat count opens
Democrats seek to gain control of the county legislature with all 24 seats open. Debates focus on candidates replacing retiring Republicans John Mitchell and Joyce Gorke, while incumbents face re election challenges from Paquette led Democrats and others. Republicans name Thomas Smith and Andrew Zaplatynsky as potential challengers amid discussions of possible replacements.
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Paquette
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DeWitt
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