(Fulton, NY – Sept. 3, 2011) New York State Police in Fulton arrested Ray H. Ross II, 32, of 744 County Route 10, Lot 103, Pennellville, charging him with one count of third-degree Grand Larceny, a class D Felony.

On Aug. 27 at approximately 11 p.m. a 2001 Harley Davidson, FXSTDI Softail Duece model was reported stolen from the parking area of Monirae’s bar, 688 County Route 10 in Pennellville.

The motorcycle was located the following day in the Town of Manlius, Onondaga County.  The investigation developed Ross as a suspect, who was located and arrested on Sept. 3.

Ross was taken into custody by Fulton Troopers after he was found hiding in a closet in a Village of Minoa apartment.

Ross was arraigned in Oswego County and remanded to the Oswego County Jail on $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond.

(Schuyler, NY – Aug. 26, 2011) Rory A. Edwards, 24, of 328 Ruth St., Minoa was arrested by the New York State Police – Schuyler for Driving While Ability Impaired after he was stopped at a road check as he was entering the Thruway at the State Fair interchange (exit # 39).

Edwards was found to have a BAC of .06 percent.

He was released to appear in the Town of Van Buren court Sept. 19 at 7:00 pm.

Edwards was also charged with having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle.

(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.

(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.

(March 3, 2011) We ask our readers to bear with us at this time as we are experiencing technical difficulties with our online edition.

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(March 3, 2011) We ask our readers to bear with us at this time as we are experiencing technical difficulties with our online edition.

We will make every effort to bring the news to you with or without photos in a timely manner and will work diligently to correct the problems.

Thank you for your patience,

Onondaga County Courier Staff

(March 3, 2011) We ask our readers to bear with us at this time as we are experiencing technical difficulties with our online edition.

We will make every effort to bring the news to you with or without photos in a timely manner and will work diligently to correct the problems.

Thank you for your patience,

Onondaga County Courier Staff

(Minoa, NY) Minoa First United Methodist Church Veterans and Seniors Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 at noon. The church is located at 246-248 East Avenue.

This is a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings held to honor our Veterans and Seniors in observation of Veterans Day.

The Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner is hosted by the Minoa First United Methodist Church with many donations provided by local businesses and organizations.

All veterans and seniors are invited to attend.

Please make reservations

(Minoa, NY) Minoa First United Methodist Church Veterans and Seniors Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 at noon. The church is located at 246-248 East Avenue.

This is a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings held to honor our Veterans and Seniors in observation of Veterans Day.

The Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner is hosted by the Minoa First United Methodist Church with many donations provided by local businesses and organizations.

All veterans and seniors are invited to attend.

Please make reservations

(Minoa, NY