Syracuse purchase consolidation back on council agenda
Syracuse faces a budget squeeze as Democrats oppose merging the city purchasing department with Onondaga County. Bernardi and Pirro say annual savings of 600000 are possible, but council opposition persists amid a broader budget crisis and looming citywide referendum. Miles Bottrill pushes a Finance Committee meeting ahead of a potential November vote.
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Autumn Arrives Early as New York Leaves Begin Changing
Central New Yorkers notice an unusually early color shift in Adirondacks and local trees due to drought. SUNY researchers study the phenomenon while advising residents to enjoy the season’s beauty and prepare for winter.
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Poor fate of the Poorhouse at Onondaga Hill campus
A 1854 Onondaga County Poorhouse building on the Onondaga Hill campus faces demolition after years of deterioration. Local officials rejected reuse proposals from Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare and the Preservation Association of Central New York, drawing criticism from preservationists.
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Titanic film proves audience and Oscar dominance despite critics
A tribute to Lightstorm's Titanic notes its massive box office and 11 Oscar wins led by James Cameron. It recounts doubts about audience interest yet acknowledges enduring fascination and cultural impact around the wreck tragedy and the film's enduring presence in public memory.
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