2006

Syracuse Post-Standard By Mark Weiner Staff writer A year ago, state officials approved a $451 million plan to clean up Onondaga Lake's industrial pollution and began negotiating to make the lake's biggest polluter pay the bill. The cleanup plan was one of the final tasks before the state could resolve its 1989 lawsuit against polluter Allied Chemical, which, … [Read more...] about Little Known of Cleanup – Closed talks on lake plan concern environmentalists

Company sues N.Y. to clear up whether selling Indians untaxed cigarettes is legal. Syracuse Post-Standard The Associated Press by Staff writer Mark Weiner Buffalo Tobacco wholesalers frustrated by mixed messages from the state over whether they are still allowed to supply Indian retailers with untaxed, unstamped cigarettes are ready to ask a court to intervene. At … [Read more...] about Suit seeks straight answer on tobacco taxes

Syracuse Post-Standard Letter to the Editor: The Onondaga Nation supports cleanup efforts and environmental achievements throughout our historic territory. But we were confused by the July 25 front-page story, "Cleaner Oswego River makes history." One of the Environmental Protection Agency's stated reasons for de-listing the river was because of supposed improvements … [Read more...] about ‘Impaired’ waterways need consistent listing

Dr. Lawrence Hauptman (distinguished professor of history at SUNY New Paltz) and Joe Heath (general counsel for the Onondaga Nation) continued the Collaborative Educational Series at Syracuse Stage on July 11, 2006 sponsored by NOON. Dr. Hauptman began the night sharing his work form his book Conspiracy of Interests. He outlined how New York State was in financial disarray … [Read more...] about Joseph Heath and Lawrence Hauptman’s Presentation at the Collaborative Education Series at Syracuse Stage

Syracuse Post-Standard By Renée K. Gadoua Staff writer Saturday morning, Lee Miller will don a long black robe and black hat, the garb of a 17th-century Jesuit priest. Portraying the Rev. Pierre-Joseph Chaumonot, Miller will stand on the shore of Onondaga Lake and greet canoes to mark the 350th anniversary of the arrival of Jesuits who created Ste. Marie, a Catholic … [Read more...] about Recalling Jesuits’ Arrival

Aboriginals considered lacrosse good medicine By ERIC BENDER , FREE PRESS SPORTS REPORTER One of North America's sport exports was celebrated here last night at the opening ceremonies of the world lacrosse championships. Canada's official summer sport, adopted from aboriginals, will be front and centre in London for the next nine days as 21 teams from as many … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals – They’re primed and ready

Syracuse Post-Standard By Donna Ditota Staff writer Hiawatha's belt rings the sleeves. An eagle head rests on the shirt's back. The shorts are embroidered with the words "Dey Hon Tshi Gwa' ehs," which translates "to bump with hips," the name given to the sport by The Creator. All of these Native American symbols reside on high-tech fabric that bears the familiar Nike … [Read more...] about Iroquois Nationals fitted with dignity