Coupon Connie Sentenced in Nationwide Coupon Scandal
Connie Santos Arvidson of Boca Raton Florida received a 2 year and 3 month federal prison term after being convicted of participating in a counterfeit coupon ring. She faced appeals while maintaining innocence. Prosecutors say the scheme defrauded U S companies of about 2 million dollars by buying fake coupons and reselling them for profit.
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Albany agrees to 15 percent business tax surcharge
Gov Maria Cuomo and lawmakers plan a temporary 15 percent corporate tax surcharge to fund budget gaps. The levy would run three years with a 10 percent rate in 1992, replacing promised income tax cuts and aiming to raise about 34 million per point. Business Council objects to tax before deeper spending cuts.
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Weekend Forecast With Sunshine and Chill Nights
The forecast calls for mainly sunny skies with a cold night in the mid-20s. Sunday should be mostly sunny and a bit warmer with highs around 45. Details: A2
Fire on ferry Scandinavian Star kills dozens in North Sea
A devastating fire on the ferry Scandinavian Star overnight left at least 68 confirmed dead with about 50 missing. Rescue crews from three nations pulled roughly 350 people from icy waters as flames raged and passengers slept. Authorities credit numerous vessels and helicopters in a sprawling, difficult recovery effort.
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Scandinavian Star
Sweden
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Goteborg
Denmark
Aage Danielsen
Nils Martinsson
Waldegren
Eldbjoerg Vaage
Sola
McGovern says he kept $10000 slated for Koch
A New York businessman claims he gave $10,000 in cash to former Senator George S. McGovern in 1985 to pass to Mayor Edward Koch for a city contract. McGovern says he kept the money for himself as partial payment for consulting fees and lied to the donor about its use to influence Koch. Ally disputes McGovern’s account amid a contract that was granted then rescinded and a pending civil suit.
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Mustapha Ally
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Koch
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Robert A. Esnard
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