Land bank to combat vacancy approved for Syracuse, Onondaga County
To combat growing vacancy issues in the city, the county and city are exploring a new option in tandem — a land bank. That program was approved today by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
B’ville Girls Crew Booster Club sponsors electronics collection
The Baldwinsville Girls Crew Booster Club will host a “Recycling for Rowers” electronics collections event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in Kimbrook Plaza parking lot (behind Tim Hortons) at the corner of routes 31 and 57.
B’ville girls lax topples F-M, Brighton
Bees conclude 13-3 regular season
Before it could proceed to the Section III Class A playoffs, the Baldwinsville girls lacrosse team had a small bit of payback to execute and a tough non-league opponent to challenge them.
Canal Walk Café offers simple twists on fresh food
The last great challenge
Fresh, simple, awesome. These are the elements that have made Canal Walk Café a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. That, and owner Dawn Custer’s culinary expertise.
Palmer receives Kiwanis Club grant
The Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club has awarded a $1,000 grant to Palmer Elementary School for its READy for Kindergarten program. This program is co-sponsored by Palmer Elementary School, the Palmer PTA, and the Kiwanis club, and is designed to provide parents with activities they can do at home with their future kindergarteners to help them make a successful transition to school.
COLUMN: Library closed May 27, 28 for Memorial Day
Take a moment from your very busy month and discover what we can do for you whether its fresh fiction, new tunes, recent movies or classics. We have a great selection of materials in a wide variety of formats and a fantastic selection of classes, projects and groups to make your life a little livelier.
Dream Factory of Syracuse forms
Nonprofit to host first fundraiser selling tickets to May 26 Chiefs Game
Dreams are set to come true in Central New York. The Dream Factory, a long-standing, volunteer-based organization, has just formed a chapter in Central New York – Dream Factory of Syracuse – and volunteers are now filling a void for ailing children in the greater Syracuse area.
Learn and play in the ‘green classroom’
Richard Harpham and Glenn Charles each have a spare seat for those with an adventurous spirit.
RMS among top 21 in USA
Firm assists providers in conducting patient satisfaction surveying
Research & Marketing Strategies’ dedicated healthcare division (RMS Healthcare) is listed in the Top 21 of the Modern Healthcare’s Patient Satisfaction Measurement Firms Survey.
Generations enjoy each other’s company
Silver Fox Senior Social Club and Elden Elementary School have received the Outstanding Intergenerational Program award from the Onondaga County Department of Aging & Youth.
COLUMN: Senior living - Assess hazards in home to prevent falls
Silver Fox Senior Social Club’s goal is to keep seniors in their own homes safely and independently in the community for as long as possible. Unfortunately, elders fall while in their own homes every day, leading to injuries that perhaps could have been prevented.
Baker makes U.S. News’ list of Best High Schools
U.S. News released the fourth edition of its Best High Schools rankings on May 8. Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville is ranked 179th in New York and number 1,391 in the nation.
Ticket sales on hold for New York State Fair grandstand acts
Tickets for Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan at the New York State Fair have been put on hold, pending a completed contract with the fair’s ticketing company.
B’ville passes school district budget
Voters have approved the Baldwinsville Central School District’s proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year with 1,224 residents voting in favor and 306 voting against. Residents also passed a separate proposition for the purchase of eight school buses with 1,074 voting in favor and 437 voting against.
Democrat Gary Morris announces run for County Clerk
Republic Sandra Schepp gets party designation
The race for the Onondaga County clerk's office is heating up.
B’ville Girl Scouts earn Gold and Bronze
Baldwinsville’s Kaitlyn Allen and Nicole Peinkofer, along with 11 other local Girl Scouts, will earn their Girl Scout Gold Award later this month. The prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn.
Stand Against Suicide to hold fundraiser June 2
This summer, SAS will hold its first-ever “Take a Stand, Save a Life” fundraiser. The soon-to-be annual event will feature a craft fair, car and motorcycle show, live music, raffles, children’s activities and food.
COLUMN: Remember FAST for stroke prevention
Few know the warning signs of a stroke. Learning them and acting FAST can save your life or the life of a loved one. FAST is an acronym. It stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time.
Farm Fest: A celebration of farming in Lysander
Lysander is not singular in its identity. This northwestern Onondaga County community draws tourists in from all over the world for recreational activities along the waterfront, as well as for its rich history in milling, architecture and transportation, and its many parks including Lysander and Mercer parks, Beaver Lake Nature Center and Three Rivers Wildlife Management. Oh, and let’s not forget the vast agricultural community.
LETTERS: Verdict sets unfair precedent
To the editor: Over two weeks ago, I sat through a court hearing over a small claims case that I thought was related to official town business. A previous Lysander Town Board member was being sued by a citizen over a hospital bill incurred from a 911 call. This call was related to the Republican Primary, and the people involved were on opposing sides. After hearing this, I questioned why the town would be representing the previous board member in a clearly political issue.
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