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The Near Westside Initiative will host a holiday celebration and open house for the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday Dec. 16, to celebrate the completed renovation of the former Lincoln Supply Warehouse, now called the Lincoln Building. The event will take place on the first floor of the Lincoln Building, 109 Otisco St. Parking is available behind the building, off of Tully Street.
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Finally, a way to wear your hometown pride that goes beyond blue and orange. Gift locally and pay homage to one of Syracuse’s most intricate and beautiful buildings with the “Spirit” T-shirt, one of three designs available through Tundratown, a project of the Syracuse-based graphic design firm Lock49. “The motivation for these is to try and boost local pride, change to a slightly more positive attitude about our town and region, embrace its quirks, and realize that it has potential to be a thriving area like in the past,” said Damian Vallelonga, of Lock49. Vallelonga said the “Spirit” shirt is the most popular design, a nod to the art deco design of the Niagara-Mohawk building downtown. The shirts are available online at townoftundra.com and at C2 Craft Chemistry, 745 N. Salina St. or craftchemistry.com. --
Beyond the programming, summit participants will have plenty of opportunities to network with their peers from across New York, engage in training seminars, pitch competitions, debates and other activities.
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Police: Syracuse still a safe city City unveils new gun tip hotline Despite gang violence, Syracuse still sees low number of ‘innocent victim crimes’ By Ami Olson editor@theeaglecny.com Last week, The Eagle reported on an effort to establish a comprehensive assessment of gangs in Syracuse. This week we bring you a conversation with Syracuse Police Sgt. Thomas Connellan
the North Side, too. But there are still many neighborhoods in Syracuse that are relatively untouched by gang activity, according to Connellan. And Syracuse is certainly not above average for gang activity, Connellan said. “This is a problem that is throughout the country,” he said. “This isn’t just Syracuse.” Rochester, for example, has struggled with an explosive gang environment for years, implementing “Operation Ceasefire” in 2004 to address the skyrocketing homicide rate in the city linked to drug dealers and gangs. And like Rochester’s initiative, Syracuse launched a new effort to promote community policing through an anonymous gun tip hotline. The city and police department unveiled the hotline and corresponding advertising campaign Monday Dec. 13, to encourage cooperation from the community. But crime is not at an “all time high,” Mayor Stephanie Miner said. “Unfortunately, we have seen crime that has taken our breath away be at an all-time high,” she said.
It’s tough to hear Syracuse police Sgt. Thomas Connellan say that Syracuse doesn’t experience a lot of innocent victim crime, just weeks after 20-month-old Rashaad Walker Jr. and 19-year-old Kihary Blue were shot to death in separate, but connected, incidents. A cycle of retaliatory gang violence in the last few months has shaken the Syracuse community and once again raised concerns about youth violence, the safety of residents and the future of the city, with Rashaad and Blue’s deaths rais- Something like a family Connellan said the appeal of gangs to urban youth goes ing red flags about whether violence once hand in hand with the breakdown of the contained to gang members has spilled family structure. over into the rest of the community. In 2009, the Syracuse Po“A lot of kids getting involved in gangs But Connellan, who leads the Syracuse lice Department held gun don’t have any real family and this takes police Gang Violence Task Force, says buy-back programs, during that place, ” Connellan said. “And along Syracuse remains a secure place. which anyone could turn with that comes a lot of bad stuff.” Even in these two cases, the connecin an illegal handgun A lack of supervision at home opens tions to gangs became clear, and have been and receive $200 for the the door to gang affiliation. blamed for both deaths -- baby Rashaad’s weapon as well as amnesty The Gang Violence Task Force, which father, Rashaad Walker Sr. is a member of from illegal possession includes county, state and federal law the 110 gang; Blue was riding in a vehicle charges. In one two-day enforcement in addition to the city police, with several members of the Bricktown period, the department works toward securing federal indictgang when he was shot. took in 117 guns. ments for gang members using RICO “We’re not looking for people to panic,” So why didn’t the delaws, and it’s been successful in sending Connellan said. “Syracuse is a safe city, we partment offer the same more than 100 gang members to federal don’t have a lot of random violent crime. buy-back and amnesty prison since 2003. A lot of people involved are people that are program this year? But the federal government can’t really involved in gang activity.” “We get some guns, but prosecute juveniles, said Connellan. we’re not really getting the “We take out adults but these kids are Does that mean gang activity is on guns we want,” Connellan ready to step up and fill their shoes,” he the rise? said. said. “They don’t think about the conseNot necessarily. In a study released in Regardless, he said the quences, the fact that they might actually 2005, the Onondaga County Sheriff ’s Dedepartment has recovkill somebody, that it’s really two lives lost, partment reported 28 known gangs in the ered more than 200 illegal if not more. ” city of Syracuse. handguns since Jan. 1, It has been more than a year and a half Connellan said despite the seeming innearly a gun a day. since a dozen Syracuse gang members crease in gang activity in the last few weeks were federally indicted in June 2009, but that number is probably still accurate five Connellan said the focus of the Gang Vioyears later, though he would not give an lence Task Force has stayed the same: exact figure for existing gangs in 2010. “Our message is, if you’re involved in gangs you can be Because of the ongoing nature of gang investigations, sure we’re coming after you, ” Connellan said. Connellan said simply, “we have information on a lot of different gangs.” Parts of the South and West sides have remained the most active areas, though gangs have shown a presence on
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Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner launched a new preventative tactic against gun violence last week. By Ami Olson editor@theeaglecny.com On Monday Dec. 13, the city of Syracuse unveiled a new tactic to fight gun violence in the community, an anonymous gun tip hotline. The “Raise Your Hands, Raise Your Voices” campaign includes donated advertising space on digital billboards throughout the city, posters and public radio service announcements. “If you know where an illegal gun is, or if you know someone who has an illegal gun, this tip line will allow you to call in and leave that information,” said Mayor Stephanie Miner. She said most of the gun violence the city had experienced throughout the year had involved illegal or stolen guns. “Young people are stashing these guns all over the place – start at home,” said Chief of Police Frank Fowler. He suggested parents or guardians who have observed suspicious activity from a child should check any area of the home that the child considers their private space – especially bedrooms and closets. Beyond the home, Fowler said vacant buildings in many communities are being used to stash “community guns,” weapons kept in a secret place for use by several individuals, such as members of the same gang. “There’s someone in the neighborhood that sees this activity, going back and forth to vacant building,” Fowler said. “That is suspicious activity. That’s the type of stuff you can call anonymous tip hotline to report.” To report an illegal gun, suspicious activity or share any other information with the police anonymously, call 442-5300. Think what you know isn’t important enough to call the police with – or that they probably already know the details? Call anyway. “Let us determine whether the information is pertinent,” Fowler said.
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Get out: The guide Finger Lakes MOPS. 9:15-11:30 AM. Fun and fellowship for moms and children ages 0-5. Grace Chapel. Routes 20 & 175, Skaneateles. 299-5605. Trail Tales. 1 PM. Ages 3-5. Stories and walk with a naturalist. Free w/park admission. 638-2519. Th3. 5-8 PM. A common day each month where 17 Syracuse visual art venues are open to recognize and support local artistic achievements. Artist Lecture with Peter Jemison. 6 PM. Learn about the artist’s inspiration, techniques and processes. Everson Museum of Art. Everson.org. Hijacked Holiday Dinner Theater. 6:45 p.m. Mystery dinner theater presented by Acme Myster Company. Spaghetti Warehouse, 689 N. Clinton St. $32.50 plus tax and tip. Evening at the Museum. 7-8 PM. Accompany night watchman to experience exhibits in a new light and see who comes out of the woodwork. Onondaga Historical Association, 321 Montgomery St. $10; $8 for OHA members. Reservations required. 428-1864 x370. Taboo Cartoons of Injuns. 7-9 PM. Screening coincides with ongoing “Tonto Revisited” exhibit. ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave. Artragegallery.org. Irish Tenors Christmas Reunion Tour. 7:30 PM. Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan reunite for exclusive tour dates. Crouse Hinds Theater, Mulroy Civic Center. $50.50-$75.50.
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Project Feeder Watch. 10 AM-3 PM. Record what birds are feeding in order to benefit bird conservation efforts. Baltimore Woods. Free. 673-1350.
KD the Comic hosts Friday Night Live at the Red House at 8 p.m.
Christmas Around the World. 5-9 PM. Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois. $1/person. 453-6768. Festival of Lights. 6-9 PM. Horse-drawn wagon rides to visit with Santa Claus and enjoy holiday treats. Burnet Park. Free. 4734330. Holy Cow, It’s Here, The Palace Holiday Show. 7-8 PM. Holiday variety show for the whole family. The Palace Theater, Hamilton. 824-1420. Once Upon a Christmas. 7 PM. Syracuse School of Dance, under the direction of Shannon Holmes. H. W. Smith School Auditorium, 1130 Salt Springs Road. $10; seniors, $7; children 12 and under, $5. Christmas at the Palace. 7:30 PM. The DeSantis Orchestra helps raise money for the Guardian Angel Society. Palace Theater, 2384 James St. $17. Info@desantisorchestra.com. Friday Night Live. 8-10:30 PM. Featuring KD the Comic. Jazz Central, 441 E. Washington St. $15. 832-2565. Holiday Pops. 8 PM. Featuring the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and the alwayspopular audience sing-along. Mulroy Civic Center. $5-$40. 424-8222. The Burns Sisters. 8 PM. Ithaca-based musicians return for Folkus Project concert. May Memorial Unitarian Society, 3800 E. Genesee St. $15. Folkus.org.
cuse School of Dance, under the direction of Shannon Holmes. H. W. Smith School Auditorium, 1130 Salt Springs Road. $10; seniors, $7; children 12 and under, $5. Gallery Walk with Tom Huff. 2 PM. Artist Tom Huff will lead visitors through “Haudenosaunee: Elements.” Everson Museum of Art. Free. Everson.org. The Goettel Trio. 2-4 PM. Guitarist/vocalist Dennis Goettel and sons Alexander and Matthew on bass and drums. Jefferson Clinton
Hotel lobby, 416 S. Clinton St. Free. Christmas Around the World. 5-9 PM. Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois. $1/person. 453-6768. Polar Express Pajama Party. 5:30-7:30 PM. Come in PJs and make crystal snowflakes and train whistles, enjoy hot cocoa and ice cream, explore trains, and have a photo taken with Santa, followed by watching the holiday film on the IMAX screen.
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Breakfast and Lunch with Santa. 10-11 AM and 12:30-1:30 PM. Enjoy a buffet meal with Santa as well as cookie decorating and crafts. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. $12/person, under 1 free, includes zoo admission. Preregister. 435-8511. Winter Wonderland. 10 AM-8 PM. Performances of “The Mitten” along with holiday displays and crafts. Strong Museum of Play, Rochester. Included with admission. (585) 410-6365. Holidays With the Animals. 10 AM-4:30 PM. Zoo animals will receive presents filled with holiday treats and snacks. Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Included with admission. 4358511. Project Feeder Watch. 10 AM-3 PM. Record what birds are feeding in order to benefit bird conservation efforts. Baltimore Woods. Free. 673-1350. The Snowman & The Grinch. 10:30 AM. Holiday fun with the Syracuse Symphony Family Series. Mulroy Civic Center. $5/children, $10/adults. 424-8222. Historic Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides. Noon-3 PM. Armory Square. Free. Magic Circle Children’s Theater. 12:30 PM. Interactive children’s theater featuring Alice in Wonderland. Spaghetti Warehouse, Syracuse. $5/person. Pre-register. 449-3823. Once Upon a Christmas. 2 & 7 PM. Syra-
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The Mario DeSantis Orchestra celebrates Christmas at the Palace at 7:30 p.m. Friday,Dec. 17, featuring vocalists Keith Condon, Maria DeSantis and Ronnie Leigh. The 12-piece band will perform both inspirational and holiday favorites at the Palace Theater, 2378 James St., in Eastwood. Syracuse native Joe Magnarelli, who’s now one of New York City’s top trumpeters, will also appear. Tickets cost $17, and partial proceeds
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Hot harmonies from Burns Sisters
Fresh from their tour with Arlo Guthrie, Ithaca’s Burns Sisters -- Annie, Marie and Jeannie -- return to May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 3800 East Genesee St., in Syracuse at 8 p.m. Friday Dec. 17. Growing up in a family of 14 near Binghamton, the sisters have been harmonizing their whole lives. Although based in the South-
ern Tier, the trio has become known internationally, appearing on NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” in the movie “Atlantic City” and at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. On their holiday CD, “Tradition,” the siblings turned their talents to such chestnuts as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “Silent Night” and “Greensleeves.” Friday’s concert is hosted by The Folkus Project. Admission costs $15. For reservations, call 440-7444.
Dark Hollow rocks Westcott Theater
Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Hollow performs its final show of 2010 following an opening set by IDK at 9 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 18, at the Westcott Theater, 524 Westcott St., on the city’s east side; 424-4973. The band features Mike Vincitore on lead guitar, Matt Sandford on rhythm guitar, Mike Callaghan on keyboards, Jake Alaniz on bass, and Jeff Roney and Tim Bergen on drums. At Saturday’s concert Dark Hollow will unveil a new poster by legendary rock’n’roll artist Mike DuBois who has created artwork for the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Santana and the Rolling Stones. Admission costs $10 for all ages; thewestcotttheater.com.
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The Syracuse Community Choir will celebrate 25 years of singing for peace and justice with a special anniversary “Coming Home” Winter Solstice Concert at Nottingham High School, 3100 East Genesee St in at 3:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 19. Donations of $10 to $25 will be accepted at the door, but kids are free and no one will be turned away for lack of a donation; 428-8151. Led since 1985 by Choral Director Karen Mihalyi, the SCC has been about much more than making music. “It’s a radical act of optimism and melodic auditory exclamation of activism and community,” Mihalyi said. SCC choir members sing to build community, to honor sacred traditions, to heal wounds and sing out for those who cannot The concert will include appearances by the SCC children and teen ensembles and guest performances by Francisco Herrera, Kim and Reggie Harris and Pat Humphries and Sandy Opetow (a.k.a emma’s revolution) The afternoon will also include a presentation of the 2010 People’s Peace Award to community organizer Geneva Hayden.
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Wendell on the Wurlitzer
The Empire State Theatre & Musical Instrument Museum, a.k.a. the CNY Theatre Pipe Organ Society, presents a Christmas program concert featuring Syracuse’s own Wendell Rotter on the world-famous Syracuse Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 19, at the New Times Theater in the Art & Home Center, at the State Fairgrounds in Geddes. Admission costs $15 for adults, $2 for children, and the theater is handicapped-accessible. For info, visit jrjunction.com/estmim; 451-6551.
Jazz downtown Sunday and Hump Day
Syracuse Area Music Award-winning jazz group, E.S.P. will record its fifth CD next month with Grammy-winning record producer Jimmy Haslip from The YellowJackets. To raise money for the project, E.S.P. presents a Holiday Jazz and Comedy Show on Sunday Dec. 19, at Wise Guys Bistro, 201 S. Salina St., downtown. E.S.P. features bassist/bandleader Matt Vacanti, saxophonist Brian Scherer, guitarist John Magnante and drummer Karl Sterling. The evening-long event includes appetizers at 5 p.m., jazz by E.S.P. at 5:30, comedy by Tina Giorgi and Mick Thomas at 7:30 and magic by Dan Uzano at 9. Tickets cost $15, or $25 including dinner; 477-9898; wiseguyssyracuse.com. Mainstream jazz fans will also enjoy the music of the J.T. Hall Consort performing from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 22, at Syracuse Suds Factory, South Clinton and Walton streets, in Armory Square. Hall plays flugelhorn and his consort blends Latin-flavored tunes with standards and originals. Admission is free, and the Factory’s food pleases every palate as does the suds; 471-2253. - Russ Tarby
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What we don’t know is hurting us How bad is Syracuse’s gang problem? Who knows? If the Syracuse City Police know, they’re not talking. But finally, people from within the city’s neighborhoods and beyond are starting to ask questions. The response from the police so far is to cite statistics gathered some six years ago. That report from 2005 revealed 28 gangs on the city’s streets. That figure does little to explain to fearful neighborhood residents the size and scope of the gang problem. How many people are involved in the gangs? What ages? How widespread is gang activity and what do the gangs do besides fight each other? For its part, the city has resorted to another campaign to get guns off the streets. It’s a noble cause and it’s hoped that police will be able harvest some of the guns circulating in gang circles. The gun program, however, should be viewed as a helpful part of solving of the gang problem. It certainly isn’t the answer. Community awareness is good, too. As is better general police street presence. Surveillance cameras will help somewhat. Most of all, if city residents are to help, they need information. How do gangs recruit members? What can a parent do if they suspect their child is involved or has been approached by a gang? How do you make being a gang member unattractive? How do you identify young people vulnerable to the allure of gang culture? How do you help residents overcome the stigma attached to reporting gang activity to police? There is no doubt that city police are vigorous in their pursuit of stopping gang activity, but they need a lot more hands to suppress gang activity. That help has to come from an alert and informed community. It’s time for a full assessment of Syracuse’s gang problem and an evaluation of the methods in place for handling it.
100 Black Men setting new ‘standards’ On Dec. 3 the group called 100 Black Men held their third annual dinner. The theme for the event was “Setting New Standards in Health and Wellness.” 100 Black Men of Syracuse Inc., sponsor of the banquet, is a non-profit, Jackson non-partisan volunteer organization founded in 2007. 100 Black Men of Syracuse’s primary focus is to mentor local African -American males. The group has started mentoring programs at Fowler High School and Blodgett Middle School, as well as its own “Manhood Training Academy.” The honorees were four doctors: Sharon A. Brangman, division chief of geriatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University; Saundra Barnett-Reyes, who operates a full-time psychiatry practice in Syracuse; Ruben Cowart, founder, president and chief executive officer of Syracuse Community Health Center; and Sylvia Norton, founder and
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medical director of the James W. Jerva Eye Laser Center in Syracuse. The dinner celebrated the achievements of the four and focused on highlighting some of their work. It was clear from the event attendance that not only the honorees, but the group itself, had set new standards. The most moving moment of the evening was when a mother talked about 100 Black Men and how their mentoring has helped her son. She gushed about how this young man has changed and developed goals and dreams never uttered in the past. She told the silent group of 510 people how he’s now planning on going to college and she expressed her gratitude to the group as they honored her son’s achievements. At one point in a conversation with Mark Mohammed I suddenly had a thought as I surveyed the room. “Mark if we locked these doors the 510 people in here, just these 510 people could transform Syracuse.” I continued speaking excitedly, like a kid who’d just discovered candy: “the doctors, lawyers, representatives from all walks of African-American life. The fraternities and sororities, community activists, volunteers,
mentors of every shape and color, this is what’s needed. We need to harness the collective energy of these 510 people assembled here to honor the achievements of 100 Black Men.” This is not a group that sits around and hosts a self-congratulatory event to pat themselves on the back. Members of the organization participate in reading and extra-curricular activities at Percy Hughes Magnet School and support a variety of other community initiatives, including education, health and wellness and economic development programs. Perhaps the most important outcome of the event, besides raising needed funds, is the indication that there is a large portion of this community who does care about the lives of young African-American men. And that there are “100 Black Men” who’ll take the time it requires become active participants in this fight to save young black men. Ken Jackson is the editor of Urban CNY and a weekly columnist for The Eagle. Reach him at urbancny@cnylink.com.
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Jazz Christmas concert promotes peace on city streets Most concerts are strictly entertainment. When Spyro Gyra takes the stage Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Palace Theater, however, the music will represent a clarion call for an end to handgun violence on our city’s streets. On Nov. 25, former Henninger High School sport star Kihary Blue was critically wounded in a dr ive-by shooting on Interstate 81. He was in a car russtarby@ that also carnetscape.net ried members of the Bricktown Gang. The 19-year-old Blue died Dec. 2, at Upstate University Hospital. On Nov. 28, 20-month-old Raashad Walker Jr. was shot to death when a gang member opened fire on a car in which the
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baby was sitting. According to Syracuse Police, the shooter was a member of Bricktown gang. The intended target of the attack, police said, was the infant’s father, a member of 110, a rival gang.
‘Gang violence out of control’ “As you know, youth gun and gang violence in the city is currently rampant and spiraling out of control,” said concert promoter Frank Malfitano, a native of Syracuse. “And as you may also know, Dunbar Association was recently cut from the United Way budget, so this upcoming holiday jazz concert takes on added significance for Dunbar and the youth of the Syracuse community they serve for a variety of reasons.” Saturday’s Spyro Gyra show in Eastwood will benefit the Dunbar Association, which
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has worked here since 1918 to provide reliable, affordable and accessible social services to children, youth, adults, families and older persons in need of advocacy and assistance regardless of race, gender, age and creed. The Dunbar Association is one of the few African-American Settlement Houses still operating today. It started out during World War I when an ex-convict named Jimmy LaGrin proposed providing recreational activities to black youth to keep them from criminal activities. Partnering with the local AME Zion Church, LaGrin created a recreational program. The effort took the Dunbar name after he befriended black students at Syracuse University who had formed a literary group called The Paul Lawrence Dunbar Society For info, visit. Dunbarassociation.org. “A lot of young lives in the inner city of Syracuse have come to depend on this invaluable service agency daily and nightly for their very survival,” Malfitano said. So Saturday’s concert is much more than entertainment. Spyro Gyra Saturday Spyro Gyra, the 32-year-old jazz fusion group from Buffalo, will perform a “Jazz Christmas 2010” at Eastwood’s Palace Theater, 2378 James St., at 8 p.m. Saturday to benefit the Dunbar programs. Led by saxophonist Jay Beckenstein and keyboardist Tom Schuman, Spyro Gyra received a 2009 Grammy award for Best Pop Instrumental Album for its holiday disc, “A Night Before Christmas,” featuring improvisations on tunes such as “O Tannenbaum,” “Winter Wonderland” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” The Dunbar Association Inc. is co-presenting the “Jazz Christmas” concert in association with Syracuse Jazz Fest and WAER-FM.
Tickets cost $25, $35 and $55 (the latter includes pre-show reception); 476-4269 or 395-9869 ‘Christmas Story’ set steals scenes The local kids cast in “A Christmas Story” at Syracuse Stage bring a welcome warmth to the stage version of the popular 1983 movie about the boy who wants a BB gun from Santa. This “Christmas Story” not only delights the memory banks, it also dazzles the eye. The real star of this production is its marvelous motorized set design At the final preview performance on Dec. 2, audience members displayed their appreciation for Michael Ganio’s spectacular scenic designs as applause broke out spontaneously several times when new sets rolled into view. Especially impressive was the sparkling Higbee’s department store set in the second act. While the professional adult actors and the local kids all did yeoman comedic work, those gorgeously decorated shifting set pieces really stole the show. “A Christmas Story” runs through Dec. 30 at Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St. Ticket prices range from $15 to $48; 443-3275; syracusestage.org. S&Ms play Shifty’s Sunday A talented trio calling itself the S&Ms will entertain at the Shifty’s Tavern Christmas Party, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 19, at the legendary watering hole at 1401 Burnet Ave. The S&Ms feature mandolinist/guitarist Shirley Woodcock-Kolb, bassist Mike Ranger and guitarist Mark Gibson. The S&Ms play a fetching blend of blues, folk and roots rock. “We’ll make you like it,” Shirley says, sadistically.
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Hitting both inside and outside, SU’s lead grew to 25-16, and there it stayed the rest of the half as, at the break, the Orange nursed a 38-29 lead. Dominating defense In the second half, the Spartans made one big run, cutting SU’s advantage to 53-50. But the Orange reasserted its dominance, manhandling Michigan State with excellent passing, and a defense that kept forcing turnovers. SU put the game out reach with a 7-0 run, as Jardine converted back to back layups to help key this most important win. Following this, the Orange deserved a respite – and certainly got one Saturday night as it maintained its perfect mark by blasting winless Colgate 100-43 in front 21,427 in the Carrier Dome. The 57-point final equaled the largest margin of victory in Boeheim’s 35-year tenure at SU. The Orange have also won 45 straight meetings over the Raiders, dating back to the 1961-62 season. This time around, the 2-3 zone demolished Colgate, only allowing three field goals in the entire first half. And the offense spread around, with nine players on the board and four reaching double digits. Dion Waiters led all participants with a season-high 17 points. Jackson delivered yet another double-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while Jardine contributed 13 points and six assists without a turnover. Triche, mired in a shooting slump, finally had a breakout game. He registered 14 points and five rebounds, hitting a 3pointer for the first time since the game against Detroit back in November. “It felt great to make a 3 pointer,” said Triche. “Just to knock down my first one gave me a lot of confidence to shoot more.” The streaky Mookie Jones logged in productive minutes delivering two early 3-pointers off passes from Joseph and Jardine. Waiters had eight first-half points that helped create a 27-4 margin with five minutes left in the half. SU nearly had a shutout and went to the break with a stunning 46-8 lead. The Raiders, in that half, attempted 28 shots while See Orange, page 11
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making just three. The Raiders’ futility created a Carrier Dome record for fewest points in half, surpassing Princeton, who had 12 in a 1999 game. And the Orange did not let up, outscoring Colgate 54-38 in the second half. The Raiders’ Joe Hoban finished with 14 points, while center (and Jamesville-DeWitt graduate) Nick Pascale added six points Brandon James had six points, too. Boeheim took out the starters with 10 minutes left. Joseph scored seven points
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By Russ Tarby As the team staggers toward mid-season, the Syracuse Crunch sustained two tough losses last weekend at the War Memorial. On Friday, Dec. 10, the Crunch allowed the cellar-dwelling Adirondack Phantoms to skate circles around them for three long periods. The Phantoms – a team that had won but three of the 26 American Hockey League games it had played this season – tallied three power-play goals along the way to a 5-2 victory. Along the way, the Crunch mishandled pucks, passed carelessly and allowed a goal after being called for sending too many players onto the ice. Instead of standing strong in its own barn, the Crunch wavered and wobbled through the game like amateurs. They were buoyed briefly by Nicholas Deschamps’ eighth goal of the season and Josh Green’s fifth. After Friday’s slipshod effort was over, first-year Coach Mark Holick conducted a closed-door team meeting. Whatever was said in the locker room was enough to fire up the players to fight to within one goal against the Bridgeport Sound on Saturday, Dec. 11. But after countless second-period lapses in its defen-
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33 South St., Auburn. Adults, $10; children, $8; under 6 free. 252-1283.Frost Moon Snowshoe Hike. 7-8:30 PM. Enjoy a walk in the woods under the light of the year’s last full moon. Snowshoes included. Baltimore Woods. $8/person or $25/family. 673-1350. SU Men’s Basketball Game. 7 PM. Orange face Iona. Carrier Dome. $. 443-2121. Syracuse Crunch Hockey. 7:30 PM. War Memorial at Oncenter. $. 473-4444. Dark Hollow. Doors at 8 PM. Grateful Dead tribute band. Westcott Theater. $10. Thewestcotttheater.com. Holiday Pops. 8 PM. Featuring the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and the alwayspopular audience sing-along. Mulroy Civic
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Shepherds, Angels, Kings, and a Star. 4 PM. Medieval and Renaissance music for the season. Viol consort performs at 3:30. Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. $15; seniors/students. $10. Christmas Around the World. 5-9 PM. Sainte Marie Among the Iroquois. $1/person; free with Lights on the Lake ticket. 453-6768. Brew and View at the Palace. 7 PM. Screening of “Prom Night” and “Silent Night Deadly Night;” first movie at 7:30. Palace Theater, 2384 James St. $10; students, $8. Over 17.
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Finish your degree part time...at SU. Sean Penn and Naomi Watts star in “Fair Game.” The plan this week was to present you with that box of Christmas candy otherwise known as “The Tourist,” with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Then Friday afternoon a couple movie buddies – one an intrepid driver with four new tires – said, let’s go to Ithaca and see “Fair Game.” Directed by Doug Limon, starring Sean Penn as former diplomat Joe Wilson, Naomi Watts as outed CIA operative Valerie Plame and a wickedly good David Andrews as Dick Cheney’s chief of staff “Scooter” Libby, this film combines separate memoirs of Wilson and Plame to recount Rhodes the how the U.S. justified the invasion of Iraq with doctored nancykeeferhodes@ evidence about Saddam Hussein’s nuclear program. This gmail.com is a very, very good movie. It ought to be playing in major multiplexes across the land – and certainly in Syracuse. If you’ve been wondering, as I have, how come we just don’t seem to be getting some movies very quickly this winter, this one takes the cake. It’s still playing at Ithaca’s Cinemapolis the rest of this week and next. Catch my review and the trailer at theeaglecny.com – click A&E.
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Sam Elbadawi, Partner at Sugarman Law Firm, joined the Hiscock Legal Aid Society Board of Directors. The Society provides legal assistance to individuals and families in need – in Onondaga County and the surrounding region. Elbadawi specializes in the representation of individuals, families and estates in personal injury and wrongful death Sam Elbadawi claims. -Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, recently hired Kimberly Ross as an associate. Ross graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree with a concentration in forensic accounting from Duquesne University. She will work as an associate in the audit and tax departments. -Rural/Metro Medical Services of Syracuse announced the following promotions: Nicholas Corbishley, AEMT-Paramedic, assistant supervisor Corbishley joined Rural/Metro in 2008 and has worked at both the basic and advanced life support levels within the organization. He is a graduate of Upstate Medical University’s Paramedic program and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Binghamton University. Marcel Jeffery, AEMT-Paramedic, assistant supervisor Jeffery joined Rural/Metro in 2007, and served most recently as a senior paramedic and field training officer. He is a graduate of LaFayette Junior/Senior High School, and resides in LaFayette. William Waller, AEMT-Paramedic, assistant supervisor Waller joined Rural/Metro in 2007 as an emergency medical technician-basic and advanced through the ranks to senior paramedic and field training officer in 2009. He attended Cornell University, and is a graduate of Phillips Exeter and Corning Community College’s Paramedic program. Waller resides in Ithaca. -Brown & Brown Empire State has acquired the assets of Ladd’s Agency Inc. with annual revenues of approximately $1.4 million. All agency operations will be relocated to the Brown & Brown Empire State offices in Syracuse, under the leadership of Nick Dereszynski, president of Brown & Brown Empire State.
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Join Centerstate CEO members at the Tech Garden for an interactive workshop session designed to get your business venture ready from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday Dec. 17. Learn how to build a business plan and go-to market strategy, what funders are looking for, and how to find sources of funding. Contact Emily Weldon at emily@thetechgarden.com for more information.
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Catch the third annual live reenactment of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday Dec. 19 at Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church. The free “Live Nativity” includes refreshments and Christmas music inside the church and will be performed regardless of the weather. “Christmas is an exciting time in the life of the church,” said Rev. Jeff Hodge, director of Christian Activities and Family Ministries at the church. “Every December, we offer this retelling of the beautiful Christmas story as a gift to our community.” The story of the nativity will play out during guided tours that stop at a number of indoor and outdoor scenes around the church at the corner of West Genesee and Charlotte streets in the center of the Rev. Jeff Hodge village of Baldwinsville. Something new this year is the “Bethlehem Linda Miller portrays a shepherd at the 2009 Live Nativity at Marketplace,” which will feature First United Methodist Church in Baldwinsville. This year’s shops, street vendors and visits event is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 19. from the travelers who are reporting for the mandated census. Those familiar with the Christmas story from the gospels of Matthew and Luke, as well as those who may be seeing and hearing about it for the first time, are all welcome. - Suzanne Ellis
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