Capital: ALBANY—When Joe Martens, then-commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation, and his co-workers took a dip earlier this month in one of the nation’s most polluted lakes, federal officials warned them that it was not just a bad idea, but it also sent the public the wrong message. … [Read more...] about State official jumps in Lake, ripples continue
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July 30, 2015: Sen. Cathy Young, Bruce Gyory, Joe Heath, John Robinson
WCNY Podcast: Attorney Joseph Heath explains why Onondaga Nation youth protested at the public swim in Onondaga Lake last week. … [Read more...] about July 30, 2015: Sen. Cathy Young, Bruce Gyory, Joe Heath, John Robinson
PASSPORT IMPASSE BLOCKS HAUDENOSAUNEE LACROSSE TEAM
Syracuse Newtimes: Haudenosaunee have traveled internationally on passports from their sovereign nation since 1977. But for the second time in five years, the United Kingdom has refused to admit a Haudenosaunee lacrosse team, preventing the players from competing in a game their ancestors created. … [Read more...] about PASSPORT IMPASSE BLOCKS HAUDENOSAUNEE LACROSSE TEAM
Redhawks 13- Allegany 6
Redhawkslax.com: Onondaga opened up the best of 5 series against the Allegany Arrows with a 13-6 win. The first period saw both goal tenders play their best. Ross Bucktooth was solid throughout keeping the arrows to one tally for the entire period while the home team scored three. Recap plus highlights. … [Read more...] about Redhawks 13- Allegany 6
EPA official: Onondaga Lake still isn’t safe for swimming
Syracuse.com: A day after dozens of local leaders took a ceremonial swim in Onondaga Lake, an official with the Environmental Protection Agency isn't sold. Judith Enck, regional administrator for the EPA's Region 2, said the lake still isn't safe for swimming, despite recent progress. She said there are serious pollution problems and public officials might be sending the … [Read more...] about EPA official: Onondaga Lake still isn’t safe for swimming
Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
Onondaga Lake —Onondaga Lake isn’t clean yet, and the Onondaga Nation knows it. That’s why over 20 Onondaga Nation youth stood up for their future and protested at the “Clean Lake Party in the Park” at which 40 local Syracuse politicians and celebrities jumped in the lake. “I don’t want to see anyone get sick or hurt from this lake,” stated Pierce Smith, of the Onondaga … [Read more...] about Onondaga Nation Youth Protest Onondaga Lake Swim
KahnawakeTV: FIL World Lacrosse Championships coming to Onondaga
Kahnawake: A special press conference was held promote the Federation of International Lacrosse World Indoor Lacrosse Championship happening in Onondaga and Syracuse N.Y. this coming fall. KTV spoke to former Iroquois Nationals player Rex Lyons from the host committee on what's in store for this big event. … [Read more...] about KahnawakeTV: FIL World Lacrosse Championships coming to Onondaga