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Stephanie Miner | Veteran Democrat pushes 50-point plan for Syracuse, starting with education
By Michelle San Miguel
On childhood weekdays, Stephanie Miner went to school, played with toys and hung out with friends. But on weekends, she spent time with politicians. Her grandmother was Betty Cooney, a political legend in Syracuse. In 1976, a 6-year-old Miner went to a politician's party with her grandmother.
Steve Kimatian | Republican and political newcomer focuses on crime, city development
By Julia Terruso
Steve Kimatian wants to run Syracuse the company way. "I've spent my entire career managing people, hiring people, being responsible for tens of millions of dollars and being a good communicator," Kimatian said. "And that's what we need in the mayor's office.
Otis Jennings | Conservative moves past loss in primaries, pledges to improve city schools
By Rebecca Kheel
Otis Jennings' parents stressed the importance of education when he was growing up. He was told education was an expectation, not an option. "The greatest gift that our country gives us is the gift of education," said Jennings, the Conservative party candidate for mayor of Syracuse.
Swine flu vaccines still on hold
By Abram Brown
Swine flu vaccine supplies will be "very limited" until late November or early December, according to an e-mail from Syracuse University Heath Services sent Wednesday. The e-mail did not give a date when the vaccine will become available at SU. The H1N1 vaccine has encountered production delays, the e-mail said.
Oncenter increases ticket fees
By Ricky Casiano
The Oncenter Complex will increase the cost of individual tickets to help fund renovation efforts because of a vote by its board of directors Wednesday. The increase, a facility fee, was passed by the eight members of the Oncenter Board of Directors with a majority, said Sandra Baker, vice president of sales and marketing at the Oncenter.
Student Association | Organizations disagree with budget allocations
By Kathleen Ronayne
Students argued over the way that the Student Association allocates funds to recognized student organizations at Monday night's SA meeting. "There is a small amount of the pie to go around, and everyone absolutely wants a share," said Robel Yemiru, SA's Parliamentarian, about the difficulty of giving every recognized student organization the amount of money they want.
