Sewage to Burn in County Incinerator
Onondaga County will begin burning floatable sewage at its trash incinerator starting Sept. 1. Waste such as tampons condoms and debris will be incinerated at about 150 a ton, tripling current disposal costs paid by taxpayers through the sewer user fee. County officials approved the plan 8 to 1 amid concerns from Legislator Vicki Baker who calls the move outrageous and an investigation into the deal.
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Serb refugees cross into Croatia amid cease-fire tensions
Exhausted Serbs traveling by car, truck, and bus crossed into Serb territory after a new cease-fire. Croatian onlookers jeered, spat, and hurled mud and bricks, cursing the refugees as they faced hostility and fear on entry.
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Genetic flaw linked to obesity may speed calorie burn
Experts say a gene defect regulates how fast the body burns calories and fat. Johns Hopkins researchers note tests may reveal gene presence and drug makers are pursuing medicines to counter the flaw by increasing metabolic rate.
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Vermont official chosen as New York school commissioner
Richard Mills, the top education official from Vermont, was chosen by New York State Board of Regents to become state education commissioner. Mills will replace Thomas Sobol who left for Columbia University. He was 50 and was interviewed for Kentucky’s job as well, as a finalist.
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Guatemalan Airliner Crashes Near San Salvador
An Aviateca plane carrying five passengers crashed into the side of a volcano near San Salvador El Salvador on approach to the airport. Officials said 80 people are known to have died. The Flight 901 originated in Miami with a stop in Guatemala City before the crash on Chichontenec volcano.
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City Hall bans computer games in Syracuse offices
Syracuse City Hall orders removal of Solitaire poker tic tac toe and golf games from about 450 computer terminals over six weeks. Finance Commissioner John White cites misuse of work time and public image concerns. Leona Holloway leads the effort costing about 3500 dollars with safeguards to prevent future hacking.
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County pay raises for county exec and district attorney now local decision
Local officials decide whether to raise the salaries of the county executive and district attorney. The move shifts control from higher authorities to the local level, giving communities greater say in compensation.
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