Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled

10/01/2011…St. Francis of Assisi-Parish Center

7820 Bridgeport Minoa Rd, Bridgeport, NY,13030

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/01/2011…Syracuse Regional Market stall e21 – SCU

2100 Park Street, Syracuse, NY,13208

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/04/2011…Crouse Hospital – Bloodmobile

765 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY, 13210

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

10/06/2011…Driver’s Village – center court

“5885 E. Circle Drive, Suite200″, Cicero, NY, 13039

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

10/08/2011…Elbridge Fire Department – Community Room

275 East Main St, Elbridge, NY, 13060

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

10/08/2011…Church of the Immaculate Conception – Multi-purpose room

400 Salt Springs Rd, Fayetteville, NY, 13066

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/08/2011…K-Mart 4034 – SCU

2803 Brewerton Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13211

11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

10/10/2011…Plymouth Congregational Church – Memorial Hall

232 East Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY, 13202

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

10/11/2011…LaFayette Fire Dept – Community Room

Route 11, Lafayette, NY, 13084

1:30 PM to 6:30 PM

10/12/2011…Brewerton UnitedMethodistChurchCommunity Center– Classroom

5395 Orangeport Rd., Brewerton, NY, 13029

1:30 PM to 6:30 PM

10/12/2011…Syracuse University Schine Student Center- Room 304 ABC

Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY ,13210

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

10/13/2011…East Area YMCA -Learning Room & Teen Center

200 Towne Drive, Fayetteville, NY, 13066

7:30 AM to 12:30 PM

10/13/2011…St Lucys Gym – Gym

423 Gifford St, Syracuse, NY, 13204

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

10/14/2011…Best Buy – Bloodmobile

3401 Erie Blvd East, De Witt, NY, 13214

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

10/15/2011…Tully United Comm Ch – Main hall

5872 Meetinghouse Rd., Tully, NY, 13159

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/16/2011…Temple Concord- Banquet Room

910 Madison Ave, Syracuse, NY, 13210

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/17/2011…St. Michaels Lutheran Ch-Camillus – Fellowship Hall

5108 West Genesee Street, Camillus, NY, 13031

1:30 PM to 6:30 PM

10/17/2011…GoldsteinStudentCenter- Study Lounge

410 Skytop Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13244

11:30 AM to 5:30 PM

10/22/2011…St Marys School- Social Hall

47 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville, NY, 13027

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/22/2011…Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department 1 – Main Room

7920 W River Rd., Baldwinsville, NY, 13027

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/22/2011…St Matthews Church – Parish Hall

904 Vine St., Liverpool, NY, 13088

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/22/2011…Carousel Center – Wing next to Lens Crafters

1 Carousel Center Drive, Syracuse, NY, 13290

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

10/24/2011…King & King Architects – Bloodmobile

358 W Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY, 13202

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

10/26/2011…Walgreens – Bloodmobile

2231 Downer Street Rd, Baldwinsville, NY, 13027

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

10/26/2011…Syracuse University Winnick Hillel Center- Lender Auditorium

102 Walnut Ave, Syracuse, NY, 13210

12:30 PM to 5:30 PM

10/27/2011…Christ Community Ch-Syracuse – Fellowship Hall

3474 Stiles Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13209

2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

10/28/2011…Hematology-Oncology Associates – Cafeteria

5008 Brittonfield Parkway, East Syracuse, NY, 13057

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

10/28/2011…Syracuse EOC – Class room

100 New Street, Syracuse, NY, 13202

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

State Police Conducts Underage Drinking Detail in Onondaga County

(North Syracuse, NY – Sept. 15, 2011) State Police in North Syracuse conducted an Underage ID enforcement detail in the Towns of Salina, Cicero, and Clay including the Village of North Syracuse – Onondaga County.

As part of the initiative 19 Restaurant Tavern/Bars and 10 retail establishments serving or selling alcohol within this area were checked for their compliance with the laws of the State of New York relative to prohibiting sales of alcohol to persons under the age of twenty-one.

The following premises were checked:

 

 

Pilot Truck Stop                          Tully’s Restaurant

107 Seventh North St               311 Seventh North St

Liverpool, NY 13088                   Liverpool, NY 13088

 

 

Carnegie Cafe                           Sunshine Sunoco

400 Seventh North St               507 Seventh North St

Liverpool, NY 13088                  Liverpool, NY 13088

 

Hess Inc                                    Kinney’s Drug Store

1079 Seventh North St             437 Electronics Pkwy

Liverpool, NY 13088                  Liverpool, NY 13088

 

 

Apple Spirits                              Comfort Inn Bar

1021 Beverly St                         6701 Buckley Rd

Liverpool, NY 13088                   Liverpool, NY 13088

 

Jim’s Fish Fry                              Strike’n Spare

1248 Wolf St                              1777 Brewerton Rd

Syracuse, NY 13208                   Mattydale, NY 13211

 

Mac’s                                          Pacific Asian Restaurant

1799 Brewerton Rd                    Lemoyne Ave

Mattydale, NY 13211                  Mattydale, NY 13211

 

Town Tavern                               Cam-Nel Pub

2119 Brewerton Rd                    2227 Brewerton Rd

MattyDale, NY 13211                  Mattydale, NY 13211

 

Iron Horse Saloon                      Rite-Aid Drug Store

2721 Brewerton Rd                    2616 Brewerton Rd

Mattydale, NY 13211                  Mattydale, NY 13211

 

Home Base                                 Woody’s Jerkwater

2803 Brewerton Rd                     2803 Brewerton Rd

Mattydale, NY 13211                   Mattydale, NY 13211

 

Zebb’s Restaurant                      The Clam Bar

Brewerton Rd                              3914 Brewerton Rd

Mattydale, NY 13211                   North Syracuse, NY

 

Hess Express                              Applebee’s Restaurant

711 South Main St                      5628 South Main St

North Syracuse, NY 13212          North Syracuse, NY 13212

 

Liberty Gas Station                     Mug Shots

200 South Main St                      608 North Main St

North Syracuse, NY 13212          North Syracuse, NY 13212

 

Tully’s Restaurant                        Buffalo Wild Wings

7838 Brewerton Rd                     5671 East Circle Dr

Cicero, NY 13039                         Cicero, NY 13039

 

Coppertop Tavern                        Hess Gas Station

7777 Brewerton Rd                     7961 Brewerton Rd

North Syracuse, NY 13212          Cicero, NY 13039

 

Wegmans Grocery Store

7952 Brewerton Rd

Cicero, NY 13039

 

As a result of the operation, ALL of the locations were in compliance of the laws pertaining to the sale of alcohol to a person under the age of 21.  No arrests were made.

 

 

 

Top Anglers in Oneida Lake Tourney Announced

(Brewerton, NY – Aug. 2011) Boater Ken Golub of Pittsford caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 1 ounce Aug. 20 to win $3,386 plus a $2,000 Ranger Cup bonus and a $1,000 Evinrude bonus in the Walmart BFL Northeast Division tournament on Oneida Lake in Brewerton.  Golub was flipping a half ounce green pumpkin jig around the entire lake.

The remaining top 10 anglers:

2nd:    Ian Renfrew, Phoenix, N.Y., five bass, 16-14, $1,693

3rd:     Jason Putman, Cicero, N.Y., five bass, 15-9, $1,129

4th:     Keith Barlow, Mount Laurel, N.J., five bass, 15-7, $790

5th:     Michael Morrin, Waterloo, N.Y., five bass, 15-6, $677

6th:     Jamie Hartman, Newport, N.Y., five bass, 14-9, $621

7th:     Jason Crawford, Bloomsburg, Pa., five bass, 14-7, $564

8th:     Tom Tarasoff, Kingston, Ontario, five bass, 14-6, $508

9th:     Mike Shumanis, Bethlehem, Pa., five bass, 14-3, $451

10th:   Joe A. Zombek II, Scranton, Pa., five bass, 14-0, $395

Eric Ashley of Utica caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 7 ounces Aug. 20 to win $1,693 in the Co-angler Division.  Ashley was using crankbaits in water approximately 4 to 6 feet deep.

The remaining top 10 co-anglers:

2nd:    Chris Siclare, Geneva, N.Y., four bass, 12-14, $846

3rd:     Bill Klaips, Shavertown, Pa., four bass, 12-4, $564

4th:     Thomas Monica, Bridgeport, N.Y., five bass, 12-1, $395

5th:     Brian Kelly, Liverpool, N.Y., five bass, 11-1, $324

5th:     Bruce Stovall, Mount Holly, N.J., five bass, 11-1, $324

7th:     Brian Dauberman, Mifflinburg, Pa., five bass, 10-15, $282

8th:     Vince Lawyer, Webster, N.Y., five bass, 10-12, $254

9th:     Alex Antipe, Brooklyn, N.Y., four bass, 9-14, $226

10th:   Rich Harris, Monroe Township, Pa., five bass, 9-7, $188

10th:   Charles Stewart, New Berlin, Pa., five bass, 9-7, $188

 

The next BFL Northeast Division tournament is scheduled for Sept. 10-11 at 1,000 Islands in Clayton.

After the fifth Northeast Division tournament is complete, the top 40 boaters and 40 co-anglers based on point standings will qualify for the Oct. 13-15 Regional Championship on Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston, Va. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger 198VX with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and a Chevy pick-up, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger 198VX.

 

 

Assemblyman Sam Roberts applauds signing of new law to create new regional airport authority

(Aug. 19, 2011) Assemblyman Sam Roberts (D,WF-Syracuse), a key sponsor of legislation creating the Greater Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (Chapter 463 of 2011), announced its signing into law by the governor. An unpaid eleven-member regional board will oversee the new authority which includes Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Hancock Airport was previously controlled by the Syracuse Mayor and was, up until now, the only major airport in the state not operated by an authority.

“Allowing Syracuse Hancock International Airport to increase its competitive edge will not only help reduce airport operating costs, but also has the potential to boost Central New York’s economy by attracting new services and airlines in the future,” said Roberts.

Out of the eleven regional board members, seven are appointed by the Syracuse Mayor and one appointed by each the Onondaga County executive, the DeWitt Town Board and the East Syracuse-Minoa School District. The North Syracuse Central School District and the town boards of Salina, Cicero and Clay each take turns appointing the last member.

Monroe County Airport Authority, established in 1989, is an example of an airport authority benefiting a community. Since then, it has been able to deliver nationally-recognized affordability by bringing increased competition from low-cost carriers, such as AirTran Airways, to airports like the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA). Additionally, the average air fare at the GRIA has dropped more than $100 since 1995, as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“An adjusted focus on our air transportation facilities along with stronger local input from the new regional board will provide a great service for Central New York, yielding better decisions to benefit the entire region rather than a single municipality.” Roberts concluded.

 

 

 

Stancato Promoted to COO of Girl Scouts

Diane Stancato 2011

 

(Cicero, NY – Aug. 18, 2011) The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. has promoted Dianne Stancato of Constantia to the position of Chief Operations Officer.

Stancato has served with the Girl Scouts since 2006 and was most recently the Senior Director of Product/Retail Sales and Customer Service. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, including Sales Manager for Leah & Co. in Charlotte, NC, Lending Officer for Blue Chip Federal Credit Union in Harrisburg, PA, and Branch Manager at the American/Meridian Bank in Alburtis, PA.

Join the fun and friendship of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Contact the Girl Scouts’ Cicero Service Center at (315) 698-9400, visit www.gsnypenn.org.

Upstate Orthopedics Named Sponsor of the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon

(Syracuse, NY – Aug. 8, 2011) Achieve Fitness, LLC announced today Upstate Orthopedics as an official sponsor of the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon on Oct. 16, 2011, as well as the Driver’s Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Oct. 14 and 15.

As part of its sponsorship, Upstate Orthopedics will be frequently mentioned during the Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon; have their logos added to all printed/promotional materials, signage and advertising, including radio, television and billboard spots; and receive booth space at the Driver’s Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo.

“This is a great partnership for all parties involved,” said Brian Collins, principal owner of Achieve Fitness, LLC, management company for the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon. “Upstate Orthopedics shares our commitment to distance running and the encouragement of health and fitness to area residents. Their involvement gives us greater visibility and awareness throughout the wellness community.”

“The physicians and staff at Upstate Orthopedics are proud to be a sponsor of the inaugural Empire State Marathon,” said Lisa DaRin, Administrative Director.  ”Our practice is committed to helping people live healthy and active lives and our sports medicine division and other surgeons in our practice understand the importance of returning a patient to their sport following an injury.  We are pleased to be a part of such an exciting event in our community.”

Upstate Orthopedics recently opened OrthoNOW!, a new after-hours, walk-in program for urgent orthopedic problems. The program offers patients immediate access to a team of orthopedic specialists during daytime, evening and weekend hours for sprains, breaks, dislocations and sports injuries. Staffed by the orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers from Upstate Orthopedics, the program helps patients avoid long emergency room waits and higher out-of-pocket facility co-pays.

A consulting company for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, Achieve Fitness is the managing entity of 1st Marathon, 1st Triathlon, the recently reacquired Valley of the Sun Marathon and Half Marathon, and the Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon. Principal owner Brian Collins is a native of Central New York and graduate of Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Syracuse University and Le Moyne College.

 

Unwanted Phone Calls Gets Man Arrested

(Marcy, NY – July 20, 2011) The New York State Police in Marcy investigated an Aggravated Harassment Complaint on July 19.

Mark E. Barber, 47, of Cicero was arrested for Aggravated Harassment and Criminal Contempt after calling his ex-wife, Julie Benzo vulgar names over the phone.

Ms. Benzo hung up the phone, and Mark attempted to re-contact her approximately 25 more times on her house, cell, and work phone knowing that she had an order of protection against him.

Barber was arrested and arraigned in the town of Marcy Court and was remanded to the Oneida County Correctional Facility on $2,000 bail/bond.

He is to reappear in the town of Deerfield Court on July 25 at 4 p.m.

 

Cicero Woman Faces Additional Arson Charge

(Town of Clay, NY – June 15, 2011)  Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that a Cicero Woman faces an additional arson charge in connection with a 2010 Town of Clay fire.

Donna Burke, (59), of 317 Hamilton Road, was charged this afternoon with second-degree Arson in connection with a storage room fire that was reported on Oct. 3, 2010 at the Allen Meadow Apartments, located at 5562 Bear Road.

Yesterday, Cicero Police charged Burke with third-degree arson accusing her of intentionally setting a basement fire at her Cicero home.

Onondaga County Fire Investigators, who were working with Cicero Police Department, recognized Burke’s name and recalled that she resided at the Allen Meadow Apartments in 2010 at the time they investigated a storage room fire. This information was forwarded to detectives assigned to the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division.

Following up on the information, Detective Jon Seeber interviewed Burke who stated that she tossed a lit cigarette into the storage area causing the fire.

Burke, who was already being held at the Onondaga County Justice Center on the Cicero charges, was arraigned this afternoon in the Town of Clay Court where bail was set in the amount of $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond.

Burke is scheduled to return to the Town of Clay Court on Jun 28.

Arson in the 2nd degree is a class B felony.

Assemblyman Roberts: New regional airport authority a win for Central NY’s economy

(Syracuse, NY – June 9, 2011) Assemblyman Sam Roberts (D,WF-Syracuse), a key sponsor of legislation that would create the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (A.2166-A), is urging the governor to sign this important bill into law. The bill has already passed the Assembly and Senate.

“A more efficient, better-run airport will give us a competitive advantage in attracting business and travel to our area, paving the way for economic development and job creation for families in Central New York.”

The regional board would be comprised of eleven unpaid members. Out of the eleven members seven would be appointed by the Syracuse Mayor and one would be appointed by each the Onondaga County executive, the DeWitt Town Board and the East Syracuse-Minoa School District. The North Syracuse Central School District and the town boards of Salina, Cicero and Clay would each take turns appointing the last member.

Airports serving other Upstate New York cities currently benefit from similar models. An example would be the Monroe County Airport Authority, established in 1989. Since then, it has been able to deliver nationally-recognized affordability by bringing increased competition from low-cost carriers, such as AirTran Airways, to airports like the Greater Rochester International Airport (GRIA). Additionally, the average air fare at the GRIA has dropped more than $100 since 1995, as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“The new authority would enhance the airport’s ability to stimulate economic growth through efficiency, helping bring Central New York into the new economy,” Roberts concluded.

 

 

 

 

Annual Lifesaver Blood Drive and Health Fair Announced

(Cicero, NY – June 2011) Save the Date for the 5th Annual Lifesaver Blood Drive and Health Fair to be held from noon until 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 19 at Gillette Road Middle School, 6150 South Bay Road, Cicero.

“It has become one of the biggest blood drives in Central New York, in which blood donations during each of the past four years have exceeded 100 pints. Considering an average drive produces about 30 pints, this number is significant. For this reason, and with the urging of Red Cross officials, I determined that this event, which was started by Al Stirpe, is far too important to our community to end,” said Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli.

“Giving blood is one of the most important gifts a person can give and this blood drive is planned during the summer, when there is always a shortage of blood on hand. As a matter of fact, blood donations during this time decrease by 10 to 15 percent, while need escalates because of increased outdoor work and recreational activities.

This is another reason why it is very important to continue this blood drive to help save lives.”

To donate blood, if you have any questions or need more information, call 428-9651 or email abdellad@assembly.state.ny.us.

Exciting news about the CNY Veterans Parade!

The CNY Veterans Parade is moving to the New York State Fairgrounds at noon, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 and will be accompanied by a veterans’ themed EXPO at the Center of Progress Building.

For more information, to volunteer or to register for the CNY Veterans Parade and Expo on Nov. 5 contact Diana LaMattina Abdella at abdellad@assembly.state.ny.us.

Out and About

Assemblyman Magnarelli donated an American Flag to be displayed at Canton Woods Senior Center in Van Buren. Senator John DeFrancisco donated a New York State Flag. The Mayor of Baldwinsville, Joseph Saraceni, acted as master of ceremonies.

Assemblyman Magnarelli was a guest server at Crouse Hospital’s employee appreciation picnic.

Assemblyman Magnarelli visited Miss Armani’s first grade class at Solvay Elementary to help instill the importance and fun of reading.

The Centers at St. Camillus recently celebrated a new $3 million expansion for outpatient brain injury and rehabilitation and adult day health programs. The expansion, named for Honorable William Robert and Sally Roy, will enrich the Central New York community by enabling St. Camillus to care and support our loved ones in times of need.

 

The following information was taken from the June 2011 newsletter of Bill Magnarelli, assemblyman for the 120th Assembly District.