17 Aug 2001
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2001
Page
1
A final edition report argues that cell phones are not the main danger behind car crashes. Distractions cited include in-car activities and inattentive driving, with emphasis on driver behavior over device use. The study calls for broader safety measures and public awareness.
Forecast summary lists several days with highs around 76 to 80 and showers possible. Tomorrow’s high 80 and tonight partly cloudy precede a Saturday shower, a Sunday with spotty sun, and a mix of sun and showers into Monday and Tuesday.
In a surprise move during a pennant race the Boston Red Sox dismissed manager Jimy Williams as GM Dan Duquette reshapes the coaching staff amid tension and shifting team dynamics.
About 21,000 firefighters and 1,000 troops fought 42 major fires across 10 Western states. Oregon faced 11 fires burning 270,000 acres near Monument and Ukiah as residents prepared for possible evacuations.
Central New York faces a wildlife surge this summer as bears, skunks, deer, raccoons and other animals appear near homes. Clay residents report escalating encounters and a six week wait for town traps, while specialists note dry weather, suburban spread, and rising animal populations fueling the trend. Local trapper Al LaFrance and wildlife officials caution residents and urge preparedness.
MasTec restates quarterly earnings to reflect a $39 million after tax charge tied to Telergy, which also owes $425 million and has defaulted on a construction financing agreement. Telergy’s fiber optic project spans 2,500 miles across New York and the Northeast as MasTec’s main contractor.
A brief snippet promotes CNY guidance for dealing with poison ivy irritation and the start of school shopping, inviting readers to page C9 for more details.
North American weather agencies switch to a new wind chill formula to reflect how wind and cold affect exposed skin. The change redefines severe numbers, with 70 below becoming about 44 below, offering a more realistic guide for dressing in bitter cold.
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