Battle over historic association board roils annual meeting
In a liveliest election, about 540 members of the historic association face a clash over leadership as the annual meeting at the Minoa Masonic Temple approaches. Critics urge change while backers praise three years of progress amid a factional dispute centered on renovation plans and governance.
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Minoa Masonic
Main
West Streets
Minoa
Robert Redormer
OHA
Marrone Mob hit figures in Utica racketeering trial
Federal court hears witness claiming five defendants plotted the Marrone shooting and other crimes as prosecutors seek to cripple organized crime in Utica. Edward Noel testifies he helped orchestrate the 1976 hit. defense calls him a liar while naming other alleged conspirators, including Jack Zogby, Donato Nappi, Jack Minicone, and Anthony Inserra.
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Albert Marrone
Ees
Marrone
Utica
Edward ‘Teeter’ Noel
Albany
Jack Zogby
Donato
Danny’ Nappi
Zogby
Thomas Bretti
Noel
Nappi
Dawn Grillo
Jack Minicone
Anthony Inserra
Louis Brin
Federal
Pirro to Lead County Trees Plan Tied to Bush Drive
Onondaga County officials plan to plant more than 1000 trees annually in parks and along highways beginning Earth Day next year. The program aligns with President Bush's national goal of a billion trees yearly and is a joint effort by the Parks Department Soil and Conservation Service and State University College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Trees will absorb carbon dioxide provide shade save energy and reduce soil erosion per Pirro aide Martin Farrell.
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Onondaga
Bush
Nicholas Pirro
County Parks Department
Soil and Conservation Service
State University College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Martin Farrell
Pirro
Audit reveals Van Buren finances worse than expected
An independent audit shows Van Buren ran a $307,000 year end deficit, with $181,000 extra spent from year end surplus. Supervisor Hallenbeck blames mismanaged funds by previous officials and warns tax increases may be needed. The audit cost $10,000 and will guide a June 11 town board discussion.
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van Buren
Edward Hallenbeck Jr
Hallenbeck
Firley, Moran
Haas
Audi
Downtown parking costs rise amid tax plan
The 7 percent tax on downtown parking begins June 1, raising hourly and daily rates while suburban and free mall parking remain unaffected. The city also tests two hour free downtown parking during a Labor Day driven retail boost, with monthly permits increasing by 7 percent and hourly charges rounded to the nearest nickel.
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Chase Lincoln First Bank
Sibley
Kenneth Mokraycki
Frightening City Court Routine Sees Drug Ties Rise
In Judge James Tormey's Criminal Court room at 9:30 am, intake records show a steady flow of cases, with felonies sent up and misdemeanors kept locally. The scene features a mix of defendants under bail and protection orders, many tied to drugs, unemployment, and domestic disputes, as the judge laments rising drug cases and asks what can be done.
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Criminal Court
Public Safety
James Tormey
Jim O'Hara
Herald
Sol
Onondaga Creek
Eddie
James
Janet
Richards
Richard
Joe
Syracuse
Tormey
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Jon Craig
Staff Weeer
Incum
Michae R. Seller
Perires
Sellon
Ted
Chapman
Mont
Gomery Street
Carrié Building
Ononcege County Central Library
Rover Uoerd
al Marrone
Gary Bliss
LaFayette Road
The
State College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Dick Blume
Onondaga County
Mark Weiner
Mer
Jean Wells
Ooard
Judicial Court
Paulina
Ice
Falitzpatrick
Billy
Laura del Vecchio
Laura
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