volcano

New cloud of ash threatens air travel
By Katie Siefert
April 19, 2010 - 6:53pm
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The eruption of the Icelandic volcano strengthened this afternoon.  After slowing down for the past few days, a new cloud of ash is now heading towards the United Kingdom.  This will once again threaten European air travel.  According to CNN.com, the volcano, Eyjafjallajokull, erupted a new cloud of ash 15,000 feet in the air.  This dashed the hopes of the travelers stranded on either side of the Atlantic.

How bad is the Iceland volcano?
By Feiran Lei
April 19, 2010 - 11:40am
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The Iceland volcano is not only a environmental disaster but, due to the cancellation of flights, also a nightmare to the European economy.

According to CNN, 63,000 flights had been canceled in four days, disrupting global travel and freight.

Onondaga County schools keep an eye on HIV
By Jordan Harrison
April 16, 2010 - 11:11am
Plus, the NBA Playoffs get underway tomorrow and the Iceland volcano continues to disrupt travel.

A report in today's Syracuse Post-Standard reports that school officials, nurses, and doctors have been warned about the alarming increase of HIV in Onondaga County. Officials were concerned after at least ten new cases of HIV have been diagnosed in Onondaga County since last December.

Will OCWA keep fringe benefits?
By Melissa Opsal
April 14, 2010 - 5:52pm
Plus, Iceland volcano erupts forcing 800 people to evacuate, and Larry king files for divorce.

Onondaga County Legislature might remove fringe benefits from the Onondaga County Water Authority, according to the Post-Standard.  Future board members of OCWA will not receive benefits, such as health care.

Legislators are debating allowing current board members to keep the benefits they already have.

Board members might not receive a salary either.