Bishop Joseph T. O'Keefe remembered for faith and outreach
Central New York mourns Bishop Joseph T. O'Keefe who died Tuesday at age 74 after a decade leading the Syracuse diocese. He built the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, expanded Latino and Asian outreach, and urged compassionate service to the needy, including the homeless around Columbus Circle and Cathedral. He valued all people and urged others to minister with Christlike love. He remained in Upstate New York after retirement, choosing to stay and serve in a simple, faith driven life.
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Missing Children Bureau Aims to Aid Parents in Nightmare
Two Syracuse fathers Herman Gregory and Wilbur Hill call for a missing children bureau to support parents whose kids vanish and to guide them through official procedures. They note 1,600 annual missing child cases in Syracuse and stress timely action, community collaboration, and parent reassurance during investigations.
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Heritage Coalition backs saving 1854 Onondaga Poorhouse
A letter from Dana Mintzer McClive of the Heritage Coalition urges County Executive Nicholas Pirro to preserve the 1854 Onondaga County Poorhouse building as a candidate for rehabilitation. The group proposes transferring it to the Town of Onondaga for historic use and tourism, with potential funding options including historic tax credits and asbestos abatement before transfer.
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White Lake quarry deal under review by community leaders
Local concerns rise over the recent White Lake land purchase and quarry operations. Residents fear environmental impacts, traffic and long term effects on property values and habitat. The covenant aims to minimize quarry effects and protect local flora and fauna.
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Polluted Onondaga Lake Cleanup Critics Fire Back
ED ROBINSON argues the lake pollution blame is distorted pointing at Syracuse city storm sewers Allied Chemical State Fair Will and Baumer Candle GE Crucible Steel and the Metropolitan Sewage Treatment Plant. He says cleanup promotion hinges on stopping all pollution and dredging while others push downstream toward Lake Ontario.
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Community concerns over school land sale proposal
Myron J Mitchell and Anthony Lombardo urge the city to hold Benchmark and Mr Congel accountable for community impact. They criticize the deal process and warn it may favor a few, urging preservation talks with the Nature Conservancy and stronger school board oversight over administrators and policies.
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