(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.

(Onondaga County, NY – Sept. 2011) On Sept. 2 these suspects entered the Walmart store; located at 3949 Route 31 stole two flat screen televisions. The suspect wearing the orange colored shirt is described to be a white male who is believed to be between 6’ and 6’ 3” tall and weighs between 150 – 170 pounds.

The second suspect seen wearing a t-shirt with the logo “LRG” is described to be a white male with brown hair and beard. He is believed to be between 5’8” and 6’ tall and weighs approximately 240 pounds.

The two suspects were seen leaving the area in a blue colored Dodge Intrepid. If you can identify either of these suspects please call 315-435-3051 or send us an email to sherifftips@ongov.net

For more attempt to identify cases visit the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office website at

www.sheriffwalsh.com, www.ongov.net\sheriff or on visit us on facebook.

(Town of Clay, NY – Aug. 28, 2011) Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin E. Walsh reports that deputies are investigating crash involving two pickup trucks.

At approximately 6:52pm, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the intersection of Northern Boulevard and East Taft Road where a 1992 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, operated by Daniel Dupra, (17), of 320 Church Street in North Syracuse, crashed into a 2005 Ford F350 pickup truck, operated by William Perrigo, (37), of 275 South Collingwood Avenue, Syracuse.

Witnesses stated that Dupra was traveling south on Northern Boulevard when he ran the red light at the intersection of East Taft Road. Dupra’s S-10 crashed into the passenger side of Perrigo’s F350, who was traveling west on East Taft Road and proceeded to cross the intersection.

Impact from the crash caused extensive damage to both vehicles.

Rescue crews from the North Syracuse Fire Department responded to the scene and ambulances from EAVES, NAVAC, and Rural Metro were called to transport five patients to local hospitals.

Injured were Dupra and his teenaged passenger Zachary Crossman (age and address not available). Dupra was transported to Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital with nonlife threatening injuries and Crossman was transported to University Hospital where he is in critical condition.

Perrigo and passengers Madison Perrigo, (12) and Tara Hemmingway, (19), of Syracuse, sustained non-life threatening injuries and were also transported to University Hospital.

Deputies issued Dupra traffic tickets for passing a red light and speeding.

(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 – 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 1^st Marathon, 1^st 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.

(Onondaga County, NY – Aug. 3, 2011) Kevin E. Walsh is pleased to announce that the newly formed Air 1 Foundation has obtained tax-exempt status. The Air 1 Foundation has received notice that the application for tax-exempt status has been approved.

Established as a public charity, the Air 1 Foundation is able to receive tax deductible bequests, devices, transfers or gifts due in accordance to the United States Internal Revenue Code section 501 (c).

“The Foundation could not have reached this first milestone without the support of Onondaga County Comptroller Robert Antonacci who helped with the application and United States Senator Chuck Schumer who was instrumental in streamlining the process. The Air 1 Foundation is now prepared to accept contributions and enroll members interested in saving such a vital component to public safety,” said Walsh.

The Air 1 Foundation, Inc. was formed to help save and continue to support the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Air 1 helicopter program which, for over 36 years, has shared and coordinated critical service to the Police, Fire and EMS communities.

Anyone interested in making a tax deductible contribution can do so by mailing a check or money order to:

Air 1 Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 141

North Syracuse, New York 13212

Wojcikiewicz Receives Award From Clarkson University

(July 2011) John Wojcikiewicz of Manlius, N.Y., a senior at Clarkson University majoring in Biology, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:

Department of Biology Outstanding Research Award: This award is given to the senior biology student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and contributed to the development of the biological sciences at Clarkson. Cartwright will receive a monetary award and have her name engraved upon a plaque that is on display in the Department of Biology.

Wendl named to Dean’s List at Villanova University

Andrew Wendl from Manlius, NY has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2011 spring semester in Villanova University’s College of Engineering (Villanova, Pa.).

Every year, Villanova University students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Engineering, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.25.

Walsh Named to Dean’s List at Villanova University

Christopher Walsh from Manlius, NY has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2011 spring semester in the Villanova School of Business (Villanova, Pa.).

Every year, students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the Villanova School of Business, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5, with no missing or non-passing grades.

Area residents named to Union College’s Dean’s List

The following local residents were among the 700 Union College students named to the Dean’s List:

Haritha Sishtla ’11, a resident of Manlius, NY; Sishtla is a Leadership in Medicine with a focus on Biology and Economics major and a 2007 graduate of Fayetteville-manlius High Sch.

Paul Tunison ’11, a resident of Syracuse, NY; Tunison is a Computer Science major and a 2007 graduate of West Genesee Senior HS.

To be named to the Dean’s List, Union students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the academic year and meet certain other requirements.

Local residents to attend SUNY Oswego

Several local residents have reserved places as transfer students at SUNY Oswego. Fall classes will begin Aug. 29. Set to transfer to Oswego, with the college they last studied at in parentheses, are:

Jonathan A. Cox of Henneberry Road in Manlius (Onondaga Community College).

Rosanna M. Garvey of West Pleasant Street in Manlius (SUNY Canton).

Steven G. Neuhauser of Stoneledge Lane in Manlius (Onondaga Community College).

Danielle L. Saturno of South Avenue in Solvay (Onondaga Community College).

Christina F. Cavacas of 2nd Street in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Meaghan E. Corning of Upland Circle Drive in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Matthew Degilio of Ontario Avenue in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Sarah F. Derusha of Pine Hill Road in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Sasha E. Hayes of Wycliffe Road in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Shannon T. Slowik of Cowan Avenue North in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Brittany L. Snyder of Baker Boulevard in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Allison M. Stevens of State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).
McKie Named to Dean’s List at Buffalo State College

Shayna McKie of Manlius has been named to the spring 2011 School of Arts and Humanities Dean’s List at Buffalo State College. Shayna is the daughter of Dave and Cathy McKie.

To qualify, students must earn a minimum term GPA of 3.5 and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Pictured is Bill Sweeney, CEO of CORE Federal Credit Union holding the Desjardins Award for promoting student financial literacy.

(Albany, NY – June 2011) CORE Federal Credit Union recently received the prestigious Desjardins Award for its work in promoting student financial literacy from the Credit Union Association of New York. The credit union was honored at the Association’s Annual Convention in Lake Placid. CORE received the statewide award for credit unions in the $50 to $150 million dollar asset size range. This is the second year in a row that CORE has earned this honor.

Core’s winning program, “Students as Educators,” will advance to a national competition, where it will compete with youth education projects from credit unions across the country.

CORE opened the first student-run credit union in Central New York at ESM High School in 2005. The credit union operates an extensive financial literacy program that includes not only the student- run Spartan Branch program at ESM High School, but also a K–8 school banking program, annual teen finance forums for area high school students and adult education seminars.

Using the unique “Students as Educators” model, all of CORE’s programs provide high school students the opportunity to learn about personal finance, how to teach their peers, how to serve as mentors and role models for younger students in the school district, and how to team-teach adult education sessions with school board members and credit union personnel.

CORE presented the “Students as Educators” program nationally in 2009 and 2010 at the Education Credit Union Council’s Annual convention. CORE CEO Bill Sweeney is scheduled to deliver a presentation later this month about their unique youth financial education program at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ (NAFCU) Annual Convention in San Francisco.  CORE actively works with other credit unions and school districts throughout Central New York to assist them in enhancing their own student financial literacy programs.

The award is named in honor of Alphonse Desjardins, the founder of the North American credit union movement, who established the first “caisse populaire” (people’s bank) in Quebec in 1900 and helped establish the first American credit union in New Hampshire in 1909.  Desjardins was an ardent believer in the value of teaching children to save, and he promoted the idea of in-school savings programs (caisses scolaires).

CORE Federal Credit Union is headquartered in East Syracuse. It recently celebrated its 50^th anniversary of serving its members and the Central New York community. They have offices in East Syracuse, North Syracuse and Morrisville.

(North Syracuse, NY – June 28, 2011)  The New York State Police and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) are asking for the public to refrain from stopping or parking along Interstate 690 and State Route 695, or access ramps, to observe the July 4th fireworks display.

During previous July 4th displays, large numbers of vehicles have used the shoulders and ramps of the interstate highways as a parking lot to observe the fireworks. In some instances, motorists have set up lawn chairs and engaged in impromptu tailgate parties along the highway, which is illegal. Interstate 690 and State Route 695 are high-speed, controlled access highways with a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour. Combining stopped vehicles and pedestrians with motor vehicles traveling at highway speeds is very dangerous.

The New York State Fair will be opening the gates at 5pm for FREE PARKING. The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble starts at 6pm and the Symphony Syracuse begins at 8pm. Fireworks at the Fairgrounds are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:45 PM.

In the interest of safety, the New York State Police and NYSDOT will be taking measures to prevent motorists from stopping along I-690 and 695 and their respective access ramps during the July 4th fireworks display that will take place at the New York State Fairgrounds. NYSDOT will be placing variable message signs along the highways to inform the public that parking is prohibited. New York State Police will be assigning additional patrols to ensure parking does not take place on the highway, and if necessary tickets will be issued to violators.

Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1202-j prohibits parking on a state expressway highway or state interstate route highway, including entrances and exits, except in cases of an emergency. Violations of this provision are punishable by a fine of up to $150, or 15 days in jail. Spectators should plan additional time to get there and park safely before the show begins.

Another area with the same concern is along Interstate 81 in Brewerton, where fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, July 3. In past years vehicles have parked on and near the Oneida River Bridge, creating a hazardous situation. The State Police will dedicate patrols to cover this location also and will ticket and or tow vehicles if applicable. Motorists should also be aware that the Interstate 81 bridge over Oneida Lake is currently under construction.

Immediately following the fireworks display Exit 31 on I-81 (Brewerton) will be closed to traffic exiting from I-81 onto Bartel Road (northbound and southbound) for approximately half an hour.

(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.