Some people might pursue naughty extremes just to get health care

The Obama administration and Congress labored mightily for a year to get health care coverage to more Americans, only to have their efforts undone by the voters of Massachusetts, who replaced Ted Kennedy with a Cosmo pinup model. Thirty years of progress toward universal coverage has been undone in a heartbeat by a guy who prefers no coverage at all, and who apparently now holds veto power over legislation in the U.S. Senate.

An indoor waterpark at Greek Peak provides year-round fun at the ski resort

Hell and High Water

Plymouth Congregational Church, 232 E. Onondaga St., has been the site of hundreds of fund-raising events to benefit many worthy organizations. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the historic church will be filled with song at an event unique in its history—a fund-raiser to benefit Plymouth itself.

The Syracuse University Orange are about to be faced with some “Mighty” new competition on the Hill when it comes to collegiate sports. If they’re not intimidated, they should be: Their new counterparts can swing a pretty mean ax. The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has become an official member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Starting next fall, they will begin play under the “Mighty Oaks” moniker.

Police State

Much of a mayoral campaign consists of events that are either scripted by the candidates or involve predictable answers to prepared questions. When crisis strikes, the mayor has to respond to situations in real time, so when word came of the police break-in at the home of Jeff Beck, The New Times called each of the three candidates to ask how they would respond if they were in charge at City Hall.

Monster Mashed

Splitting hairs: From left, Christiana Molldrem, James Uva and Daniel Rowlands in Appleseed’s Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

Easy, Cheesy

Two local cheesecake companies take their no-bake products global

In the era of quick and easy, few people have time for cooking complex dishes and desserts. We have slice-and-bake cookies, instant pudding and just-add-water brownie mixes. Now, making one of the more time-consuming desserts, cheesecake, can be just as simple with the help of no-bake cheesecake mixes.

Road Warriors

On a posh hotel’s balcony overlooking the sights of Abu Dhabi, rock icon Jon Bon Jovi quietly laments this passing moment. “Unfortunately, I don’t see the world. What I see is hotel rooms, acclimating to the climate, the gym, the restaurant, the bar and the airport. It’s a shame but I’m never anywhere long enough; I’ve got 137 guys and 27 trucks {accompanying the international tour}. I’m exhausted just walking through the {hotel} hallways.”