County lawmakers push for share of block grant funds
A bipartisan group of New York county legislators urged a unified stance to ensure most federal block grant funds pass through state channels to localities. They warned the governor could favor counties or state programs, stressing equal voice with the county executive and urging transfer of energy assistance funds to local social services.
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Lune
Alstate
Nicholas Pirro
Timothy Rice
Willam Sanford
Jon
Pirro
Rice
Sanford
Buffalo
Erie
Niagara
Reagan
Hugh Carey
D- 15Th Dist
Tarky Lombardi
Carey
R-4th Dist
New York Public Welfare Association Inc
Welfare Association
Holihan elected county Legislature minority leader
David J. Holihan has been chosen as the county Legislature’s minority leader for 1982, succeeding Clarence Dunham who earlier announced he would not seek reelection. Holihan, 36, will lead the nine Democrats on parliamentary matters and coordinate party positions, earning 15022 a year. The shift comes as debates over block grant allocations and state regulations continue, with local officials seeking greater input and flexibility.
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Herald-Journal
David J. Holihan
Holihan
Clarence Dunham
Dstrict
Dunham
Pirro
Eileen Dickerson
Buffalo
David Holihan
D- 20th.Dist
D-23rd Dist
New York City
Rice
Fluoridation Approved by Waterloo Village Board
Waterloo village board votes 3 0 to fluoridate water with state and county health officials backing the measure. Rochester Health Dept engineer Ralph Harstad outlines costs and says state covers design and first year chemicals. ongoing maintenance and chemicals run 2800 to 4400 yearly. Dr Doug las A Doan and local dentist praise fluoridation for dental health benefits and safety. Other area communities already fluoridated include Lyons Clyde Newark Canandaigua Ontario Penn Yan and Seneca Army Depot with on base personnel served. Ovid Board voted last week to join the program.
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Waterloo
Douglas A. Doan
Ralph E. Harstad
Rochester
State Health Department
American Dental Association
Lyons
Clyde
Newark
Canandaigua
Ontario
Penn Yan
Seneca Army Depot
Romulus-Varick
Fifth grade class studies past 350 years and Pilgrim contrast
Fiorenza teaches 25 students about scientific and social advances since 1620, linking history to today’s world. The lesson uses a time line from 1620 to 1981, explores daily realities unknown to Pilgrim children, and emphasizes honesty, kindness, and mutual respect.
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Herald-American
Fiorenza
Library awards honor Casey in Syracuse area strides
Daniel W. Casey of Solvay received the New York Library Association Outstanding Service to Libraries award for decades of advocacy in advertising PR and broadcasting. Honored with him was Lore Scurrah former Education Department librarian chief. Also noted are local youth program hours and ROTC and military scholarship updates in the region.
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Daniel W. Casey
Solvay
New York Library Association
Casey
Syracuse
Lore Scurrah
State Education Department
Bureau of School Libraries
Libraries Close All Branches for Thanksgiving Day
Onondaga County Public Library system will close all branches on Thursday November 26 for Thanksgiving. The notice lists no further services or rescheduling details.
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Onondaga County Public Library
Calendar notes for Cicero parks trips and youth wrestling
Registrants for the Cicero Parks and Recreation Commission third bus trip to Long Mountain must submit fees and ID photos now or risk cancellation and losing seats to the wait list. Youth Wrestling clinics directed by Brian Kenneally begin in December at North Syracuse High School with two hour Saturday sessions through mid February. A Christmas bazaar and bake sale runs 9 am to 5 pm Saturday at the Mattydale Salind Civic Center featuring handmade ree hangers attic treasures and refreshments.
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North Syracuse High School
Brian Kenneally
North Syracuse
Syracuse
Clay
Call
Mattydale-Salind
Affirmative action in police hiring debated at forum
Onondaga County officials Kathleen Howard and Edward Gusty told 13 attendees that affirmative action rules are in flux and police hiring must prove job necessity for restrictive clauses. They noted consent decrees in Syracuse and county require minority and female hires, urged bias for recruiting by black and female officers, and highlighted ongoing efforts to help candidates pass Civil Service tests.
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Onondaga County
University College
Kathleen Howard
Edward J. Gusty
Howard
Syracuse
New York State
Gusty
Reagan
Department of Justice
Carter
Gusly
Onondaga County Sheriff's Department
Department of Personnel
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