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Michael Bierut celebrates the elegantly simple design of the Brannock...
kottke.org 10 hrs ago
Michael Bierut celebrates the elegantly simple design of the Brannock Foot-Measuring Device. Charles F. Brannock only invented one thing in his life, and this was it. The son of a Syracuse, New York, shoe magnate, Brannock became interested in improving the primitive wooden measuring sticks that...
Fallen police department members honored
news10now.com 9 hrs ago 19 related
Syracuse Police Chief Gary Miguel said the dreary weather matched the emotions Thursday as members of the Syracuse Police Department honored those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. They gathered at Law Enforcement Memorial on East Genesee Street for a wreath-laying.
Howard Dean makes a stop in CNY
news10now.com 8 hrs ago
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Democrats paid $250 apiece to hear comments from their national chairman behind closed doors. The focus was a bid by democrat Dan Maffei for a republican held congressional seat. But when Howard Dean emerged and faced reporters, the subject quickly shifted to the battle for the...
SCSD launches ad campaign
news10now.com 7 hrs ago
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse City School District is putting a face to its schools. The district unveiled its new advertising campaign on Thursday. It's called "We Are SCSD" and features students and teachers in the district. The original idea for the campaign was created by students. The ads...
Inner Harbor block parties begin
news10now.com 3 hrs ago
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Sure it's loud and crowded, but for one woman, the Inner Harbor Block is the perfect way to unwind after a long week of work. "I heard how much fun this would be. So my guy and I came out together and I am glad that I did," said Dawn Bonet of Clay. The block party is held every...
Salvation Army Week being celebrated
news10now.com 17 hrs ago 2 related
This week thousands of people are being recognized for their efforts to help those in need. National Salvation Army Week is a time to say thank you to volunteers across the country for their efforts all year. Brad Vivacqua tells us more about the efforts locally.
BRIEF: Hampton Native Named Dean at SUNY Campus
redorbit.com yesterday
Posted on: Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 18:00 CDT By Daily Press, Newport News, Va. May 14--HAMPTON -- Hampton native Cynthia Sedgwick was appointed Tuesday as the dean of student life and experiential learning at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, N.Y. Sedgwick earned...
Louis Michael Spadaro, RIP
mises.org yesterday
Press release here: Louis Michael Spadaro, Ph.D., the founding dean of the Fordham University Graduate School of Business Administration, died on May 3 at his home in Syracuse, N.Y. He was 94. Spadaro, a New York City native, joined the Fordham faculty in 1939, and as professor and dean he...
New rule prohibits contact with zoo animals
news10now.com yesterday
Citing concerns over public safety and the well-being of the animals, the state is cracking down on what it considers too much contact between zoo animals and zoo visitors. News 10 Now's Bill Carey says the state step is causing concern at Syracuse's Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
Spanish Action League offers mothers a belated gift
news10now.com yesterday
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- More than 150 women turned out for a belated Mother's Day gift at the Spa at 500 on West Onondaga Street. The Spanish Action League and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation hosted the event. The idea behind the free massages, manicures, information tables and food was to...