Bernardi not posturing about Manson concert
Sean Kirst argues Bernardi avoids a stand on Marilyn Manson amid shock act controversy in Syracuse. He notes the mayor’s past piety and political risk, suggesting Manson’s notoriety may boost attention while Pataki resists opposing ads and cultural battles. The column examines intergenerational revolt and civic symbols.
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Bernardi
Promise Keepers
George Pataki
Pataki
Marilyn Manson
Syracuse
Sean Kirst
Post-Standard
City
Inmate Convicted of Flinging Bodily Fluids at Employee
Dock Mack, 41, an Auburn Correctional Facility inmate, became the first New York convict in a jury trial for hurling bodily fluids at a correctional employee. Indicted last year on two counts of aggravated harassment, he faces up to five years after prior sentences.
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Dock Mack
New York
Mack
Auburn Correctional
Mike Houston
State Department of Correctional Services
Houston
Adoptive Parents Celebrate Newborn Moments in Syracuse Event
Mary Margaret Bart and Andrena Irvin report on an Afternoon of Celebration at May Memorial Unitarian Society in Syracuse honoring families with newly adopted children. Mitch Burke shared his joy over his two adopted children from Russia and Romania as attendees, including Penn and Dan Fuller with their 15 month old Kasey, reflected on the joy and challenges of adoption.
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Memorial Unitanan Society
Syracuse
Adoption and Counseling Service of
Mary Louise Hartenstein
Burke
Korea
Romania
Russia
Penn Fuller
Dan
Kasey
Fullers
Watertown
Angun
Ian Burns
Hannah Taylor
May Memorial Unitarian Society
East Genesee Street
North Area Meals on Wheels Fund Raiser at VFW Mattydale
In Mattydale the North Area Meals on Wheels fundraiser at VFW Post 3146 Le Moyne Ave drew about 30 attendees on a warm September weekend after a storm. Peg Dembrowski, chair, called the event not very good as two bands played and door prizes were awarded with a $3 admission.
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North Area
Peg Dembrowski
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
le Moyne Ave
Mattydale
Dembrowski
Community honors firefighters who saved infant from fire
Curtis s sat with her aunt Christine Michelett and 10 month old Jordan as the fire squad received thanks for saving the baby. Firefighter Mark Hatch said without the rescue Jordan might have died and that the crew felt closure seeing her safe and bouncing.
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Curtis
Christine Michelett
Jordan
Mark Hatch
Matt Rickers
Anna Curtis
Jordan Micheletti
Syracuse Fire Station
Recycling malaise blamed on incinerators
Onondaga County residents and state officials debate recycling declines amid incinerator use and shifting markets. Officials cite consumer choices and reduced recyclables while critics blame state apathy and reduced recycling education funding for the malaise.
Police blotter assaults and charges in Syracuse area
In Syracuse and nearby, multiple individuals are charged in October with offenses including second degree assault fourth degree burglary grand larceny criminal contempt and possession of controlled substances. Locations cited include 140 Hatch St 1156S State St and the county Justice Center.
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Ruth Williams
Colvin St
Syracuse
Hatch St
Franklin Garay
Washington St
Hempstead
Gregory A Allen
Amalfi Drive
Clay
State St
Mark D. Welsh
Fayette St
County Justice Center
Jermaine L William
Cannon St
Salina St
Terry Robinson
Westmoreland Ave
Shawn M ‘Allen
Nelson 51
Elmwood Park
Hustopher M Freeman
Kirk Ave
Lodyand Dames Streets
Melvin T Williams
Maple Street
Davids Spagnola
Didaina St
Public Safety
Syracusa
Multiple rear end crash notes from area roads
Local police report two rear end accidents on October 13 and 15. Anthony Ray, 70, of Meridian was rear ended on Thompson Road by Bernadine Smith, 40, of Syracuse. Smith complained of neck pain and was hospitalized. No tickets issued. In Salina, Kathleen Walker, 53, of Syracuse rear ended Peter Knowles, 42, of Liverpool after stopping traffic. Onondaga County sheriff investigated.
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Thompson Road
Anthony Ray
Meridian
Bernadine Smith
Seneca Turnpike
Smith
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse
Brewerton Road
Sand Road
Salina
Kathleen
Walker
Peter Knowles
Liverpool
Knowles
Onondaga County Sherff
Wastewatch shows Onondaga residents recycle less each month except May
Onondaga County residents generated more trash and recycled less in every month this year versus last year, with May as the sole exception showing improved recycling performance and reduced waste. The report highlights ongoing waste management challenges and shifts in household behavior across the year.
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Lichtenstein
Onondaga County
Suzanne la Londe
Ocara
LaLonde
Recycling momentum fades in Onondaga. Oswego taps fish guts compost
Onondaga County Legislator Vieka Baker criticizes OCRRA for lax enforcement and urges stronger recycling. Oswego County officials note plateaued recycling rates and promote non traditional items like fish guts repurposed with wood chips into compost fertilizer under the "Fish and Chips" program, aided by debris from the Labor Day Storm.
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Onondaga County
Vieka Baker
D-Dewitt
OCRRA
Baker
Oswego County
Lichtenstein
Osweg County
Syracuse
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