Manlius

Strong winds cause power outages across CNY
By Stephanie Narvaez
December 1, 2010 - 10:18am
National Grid customers in eastern suburbs without power

     After strong winds and rain, more than 1,000 National grid customers are without power this morning in several eastern suburbs of Central New York. According to The Post-Standard emergency dispatchers have said it is due to knocked down limbs that took out wires in these areas.

Manlius mayor charged for violating recycling laws
By Tony Jondreau
October 26, 2010 - 7:55pm
Mayor Mark-Paul Serafin has been charged for allegedly taking returnable items from a residents’ recycling bins, a violation of city regulations.

It would appear the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” strikes a chord with Manlius Village Mayor Mark-Paul Serafin.  The mayor is in legal trouble again after he was accused of taking returnable recyclables from the recycling bin of a resident.  Manlius police issued Serafin a criminal summons Monday after they received a complaint from a village resident.

39-year-old mother competes in Ironman World Championship
By Tim Doehler
October 11, 2010 - 3:10pm
Kristin White, of Manlius successfully finishes grueling race.

Although there were times when the wind almost blew her off her bike and the sun seemed unbearable, Kristen White, completed the Ironman World Championship course in Hawaii on Saturday morning according to a The Post-Standard report.

White began running during college to stay in shape and avoid losing weight, however, she soon became so enthralled in her exercise routine that she began participating in marathons and triathlons, which led her to this ultimate test many years later.

East Syracuse teen sentenced for burglary
By Philip George
September 27, 2010 - 5:38pm
Kevin Haines will serve 1-3 years for February break-in.

An East Syracuse teen will spend 1-3 years in state prison for breaking into a Manlius home in February to steal a handgun according to The Post-Standard.

Kevin Haines, 17, of 508 Fremont Road, East Syracuse pleaded guilty earlier this month to second-degree burglary, but his request to serve his sentence in a local prison was denied by Onondaga County Court Judge Joseph Fahey.

'Reel' intimacy
By Nathan Mattise
October 1, 2009 - 1:32pm
Manlius Art Cinema provides an intimate, independent alternative to traditional movie theaters.

If you’re heading to the Manlius Art Cinema for showtime, don’t expect to find the crowded parking lot and long lines you’re accustomed to at the local Regal Theater. In fact, you could drive right by the small theater because it’s subtly nestled between a local pottery shop and an embroidery store. Once inside, you may even need to run out to an ATM because of the cash-only policy (in place because credit card fees would drive the ticket prices up).