SUNY Upstate Offers ‘Virtual Iraq’ Treatment to Help Veterans Heal from Combat-Related Post Traumatic Stress

SYRACUSE, NY (07/30/2009)(readMedia)– Veterans who suffer from combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) now have the newest, research-validated method of treatment available to them through Upstate Medical University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
The treatment—called Virtual Iraq—uses components of the popular video game, Full Spectrum Warrior, as a way for patients to deal with the [...]

Metro Mattress to Open New Store in Clay

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Metro Mattress, Upstate New York’s largest mattress retailer, will open a new location in the Syracuse area the weekend of Aug. 1. The new store is located on Route 31 in Clay, N.Y. in front of Target, next to Fuccillo Kia of Clay and across from Lowe’s.
 
Over the past 34 years, the [...]

Support the Restoration of the Gage Home

(Fayetteville) Participate in a wine and artisan cheese tasting while viewing original art at Limestone Art & Framing Gallery, Thursday, August 13 6-8pm.
Taste fine wines and cheeses provided by Decker’s Wine and Liquors in Limestone Plaza and Yancey’s Fancy of Corfu, N.Y.
Our current art show:
Paintings by Amy Bartell of Syracuse
Mixed Media by Jessica Lambert of [...]

State Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Cicero

(Cicero, NY - July 29, 2009) - The Cicero Police Department and State Police are investigating the death of a 39 year-old male that occurred at 8811 New Country Drive at approximately 10pm last night.  The deceased subject was identified as Timothy J. Hiltz of Snowshoe Trail in Cicero.
The investigation is underway to determine if the death [...]

Traffic Stop on the Thruway Leads to Marijuana and Cocaine Arrests

On 07/27/09, THOMARIS Y. PEASE, age 27, of 1504 East Fayette St., Syracuse, NY and LORI J. HARRINGTON, age 40, of 2 June Dr., Pennellville, NY were arrested by the New York State Police – Schuyler after they were stopped for an expired inspection on the Thruway.  Neither subject was licensed to drive, and an [...]

Manlius Resident Earns USC Degree

Matthew Boltz of Manlius graduated from USC, The Business College, Canastota Campus with a AOS in Business Administration.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                               

2009 Honorary Host Committee Named for Upstate New York Empowerment Fund

A distinguished group of civic and business community members from throughout Central New York comprise the 2009 Honorary Host Committee for the Upstate New York Empowerment Fund.  Their role is to help create awareness of the Empowerment Fund and to help promote the charitable component of the Oneida Indian Nation’s PGA TOUR event, the Turning [...]

Manlius Resident Earns Place on Dean’s List at Berklee College of Music

Berklee College of Music announces that Messenger Messenger of Manlius has earned placement on the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2009 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above; a part-time student must achieve a grade point average of [...]

Tips On Talking It Out

Many of the requests often received by dear “so-n-so” columns are often problems that need to be “talked out.”
Let’s get real on some things……look at your problem/situation in the face. Did you do anything to cause it? If so, then perhaps an apology is an order. Let’s look at some inappropriate ways to apologize……….
Do Not…..
1. [...]

Local Residents Artwork on Exhibit

Artwork shown includes “Drawing Within” by Megan Connor, right, and “In Remembrance of Better Times,” by Ken Nichols.
 
The Cazenovia College Art Gallery will host its final summer show, “Dimensions: A Gallery Show by Five Artists,” on the weekends of July 31 and August 7.  An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 31, 6 to [...]

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