Aquarium part of latest mall deal in Syracuse
The draft PILOT plan outlines Pyramid scheme to fund a mall expansion and an on site aquarium. It envisions Syracuse Industrial Development Agency borrowing 250 million for parking and roads with PILOT based payments from Pyramid, plus possible aquarium funding. Tax relief lasts 30 years to fund infrastructure.
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Lawmakers weigh PILOT deal amid mall tax dispute
County and city lawmakers debate the payment in lieu of taxes agreement for a mall project. DeFrancisco, a former councilor and attorney, urges public discussion on facts amid calls for transparency. Officials note potential conflicts of interest while Wilmorite controls multiple shopping centers across several states.
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Parcel of Syracuse mail business sparks PILOT dispute
Wilmorite attacks Carousel Center with claims of unfair advantage draining customers from firms across the county. Three Wilmorite properties in Onondaga County Camillus Penn Can and Fayetteville are cited as casualties of the PILOT fueled playing field. DeFrancisco recalls a long troubled relationship with Pyramid and past legal battles over PILOTs and alleged misdirected funds.
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Corrections Policy Notice From Herald Journal Staff
Herald Journal reports a corrections policy inviting readers to call 470 0011 with factual inaccuracies. The notice emphasizes accuracy and fairness and directs readers to report mistakes for correction.
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Giant honey fungus spans 2200 acres in Oregon forest
A fungus in Malheur National Forest, Armillaria ostogae, covers 2,200 acres and is estimated to be 2,400 years old. It spreads via root filaments, with a 3.5 mile diameter and three foot depth, making it the largest known living organism.
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Clinton to veto marriage tax cut
President Clinton will veto a $292 billion, 10 year marriage tax cut, a move long promised before Senate passage. The veto aims to stymie GOP momentum after their Philadelphia convention as Bush campaigns in Akron criticizing the decision. Proponents say the plan aids middle class. opponents warn of deficits and loss of surplus for Medicare and Social Security.
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Tobacco candy cigarettes linked to smoking promotion study
University of Rochester researchers analyze tobacco industry documents showing collaboration with confectioners to sell candy cigarettes and imitate cigarette packs. The reports, based on 1998 court filings, also recount executives forming a 1977 defensive strategy and warn that advertising recruited new smokers.
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Institute of Health Policy Studies
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England
University of Rochester
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Weather data brief with public dial access
Weather line provides toll free numbers for Au burn Weedsport Oswego and Pulaski districts plus local 472 2111 code 9090 winter forecast by Dave Eichorn of WIXT TV Channel 9 and 2445 2600 2446 9091 travel and survival tips weather trivia and a Syracuse.com home page link for forecasts Nexrad images and summaries.
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