Articles
- In 121st State Assembly Race: Stirpe vs. Knapp
"...Stirpe applauded Knapp for challenging him. As a voter, Stirpe said, he always hated to see an uncontested candidate in elections. “I am glad that I have an opponent,” Stirpe said. He added, “Mr. Knapp is a very nice guy.” But Stirpe also expressed confidence in winning a second term..." read more
- Drop-Out Rate Rising For Syracuse School District
“It’s a very serious problem,” said Steve Gramet, director of pupil services at the school district office. “Too many students don’t graduate,” he added. About 25 to 35 percent of students drop out..." read more
- Stirpe Fundraising for 121st Assembly Re-Election
"...Among the small donors backing Stirpe is Gilda Decapario of Syracuse. Her $100 is worth it, she said, because Stirpe has been working hard in Albany..." read more
- Syracuse Schools Still Behind on No Child Left Behind Law
"For the sixth consecutive year, the Syracuse City School District remains on the state’s list of low-performing districts...." read more
- School Budget Cuts Means Fewer Jobs Filled
"Job cuts will combat the budget problem of the Syracuse City School District, says the district's superintendent." read more
- Some of the Scorecard for Clinton & McCain Comes from New York Wins
"With little suspense, Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York won her home state’s Democratic primary and Sen. John McCain of Arizona..." read more
- Health Care Plans from Clinton & Obama
"...Sen. Hillary Clinton: For her, this is a second attempt at repairing the health care system. As First Lady in the 1990’s administration of her husband, Bill Clinton..." read more
- In booth, kids come of age
"...Children below 17 years were unofficial participants in the presidential primaries in New Hampshire. They were escorted by their parents..." read more
- Comeback Clinton II: Hillary takes New Hampshire
"From the verge of a defeat predicted by pollsters, Hillary Rodham Clinton crawled back to a narrow and surprise victory in New Hampshire over Barack Obama..." read more
- Candidates court votes of Indian community
“If you don’t vote for me on Tuesday, shame on you!” former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel,..." read more
- He has the ‘bounce’ of Iowa
"Democrat Barack Obama goes into Tuesday’s primary already benefiting from his first-place victory in the Iowa caucuses. Independent and undecided New Hampshire voters..." read more