ESF lab revives hope for chestnuts in Syracuse
SUNY ESF researchers in Syracuse report a breakthrough in genetic engineering to restore the American chestnut. Frog-derived genes transferred into chestnut cells show promise, with dozens of transformed shoots growing in sterile dishes as scientists aim to grow saplings. The American Chestnut Foundation applauds progress, hoping field trees will return to eastern forests.
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America
Syracuse
E Eroyone
Suny College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Asia
Bronx Zoo
Suny Esf
Charles A.maynard
SUNY
ESF
Judge Mulroy Faces Disciplinary Hearing in Rochester
J Kevin Mulroy of Onondaga County is slated for a November disciplinary hearing in Rochester on charges by the state Commission on Judicial Conduct. Testimony from Syracuse lawyers David Saviov and William Bartholomae is anticipated, with prosecutors also ready to call staff. Mulroy, serving a second 30 year term, has not commented while officials say no public statements are allowed until action is recommended.
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Onondaga County
J. Kevin Mulroy
Rochester
Mulroy
Syracuse
David Saviov
William Bartholomae
Saviov
Commission On Judicial Conduct
Bartholomae
William J. Fitzpatrick
Stephen Dougherty
Edward McQuat
Commission
Mulray
Harvest fundraiser draws hundreds for Cahill family
In Skaneateles a Harvest Festival fundraiser for Jill Cahill drew an estimated 700 to 1,000 attendees and more than 200 donors as volunteers auctioned items and served food. Cahill remains in University Hospital after a violent beating by her husband, with her custody-support family coordinating aid. James Cahill, 37, faces first degree assault charges. he is free on bail and living at the home despite not supporting the children.
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Jill Cahill
Cathy McDonald
Cahill
Skaneateles
McDonald
Hobbit Hollow
Skaneateles Lake
West Lake Road
Joan Russell
Russell
Fred
Tim
Mary
University Hospital
Debbie Jaeger
Tonawanda
James F. Cahill
Cahills
Hast Lake Road
Spafford
James Cahill
Russells
Buffalo
Bands hit right note at New York State Field Band finals
The New York State Field Band Conference championships unfold in the Dome with Liverpool High School tying for third in the National Class alongside Norfolk High. Carrier West Genesee wins National Class for the 10th straight year, as drum majors and color guards face 100 musicians in a 15 minute showcase.
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Brandon Morse
Morse
Liverpool High School
Norwalk High School
Carrier Dome
West Genesee
Killing fields common ground amid abortion debate
A Buffalo area abortion doctor Dr Barnett Slepian was shot dead by a sniper as his family watched. The incident prompts reflections on common ground from a Syracuse University conference where participants from both sides urged respect and shared goals such as reducing abortions, better maternity support, and fighting domestic violence.
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Voristina Fitch
Buffalo
Fitch
Barnett Slepian
Slepian
Liverpool
Syracuse University
Elizabeth Strong
May Memorial Unitarian Society
Strong
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Harling
Joseph O'Donnell
Frederic Pierce
Stephan D. Cannerellis
Peter Chen
Stephanie Bullard
Cicero-North Syracuse
Sean Kirst
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