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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 00:00   
Residents file first complaint with revised Citizen Review Board

Syracuse, NY — On Friday, Feb. 10, two Syracuse residents filed the first complaint about police misconduct with the newly reorganized Citizen Review Board. The complaint stems from an incident that took place on Jan. 19 between individuals at the Occupy Syracuse site and the Syracuse Police Department.

 
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 00:00   
The Mayor is a Thief and a Drunk

Village of Earlville’s former Mayor Toni Campbell in 2010 was arrested for stealing more than $42,000 from Chenago Valley Pet Foods in Sherburne and charged with fraud.

 
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 00:00   
SCSD Superintendent Contreras Presents School Budget to Board

Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras 2012-2013 proposal would increase the district’s budget by 12 percent and will create a $35 million shortfall.

The proposal doesn’t outline how the district would plan to close the gap. According to reports by the end of the year the district would have depleted its reserve fund. District officials say, increases in pension cost, health benefits and raises are the blame for the growth in the budget.

 

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