Northside Bar Fight as Neighbors Block Opening
Rafael Gonzalez sought to reopen 737 Butternut Street as The Northside Tavern after revamping the Triple Play site. Neighbors and Mayor Roy Bernardi resisted, citing history of crime, police calls, and licensing suspensions tied to the location.
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Assistant DA shifts Medicaid fraud unit chief in Syracuse
Attorney General Dennis Vacco reassigns Anthony Pietrafesa from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to a regional role. Ralph Tortora, a 17 year ADA veteran and former Narcotics Bureau chief, will head the unit starting Sept. 4, overseeing 14 staff tackling theft, forgery, deception, and nursing home incidents in Central New York.
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Tourism plan stalls in New York legislature
In December 1995 tourism officials gathered in Syracuse to craft a plan funding promotion from 2.75 percent of hotel and dining tax revenues. Senator John DeFrancisco pushed a formula to steady annual state support, but the 1997 session ended without Assembly action. He vows to press again, arguing it would shield tourism from budget whims and boost funding.
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Billsaims to curb budget votes impact on school sports
The new law caps school spending increases and limits budget votes to two per district while setting a statewide May voting day. Rural districts expect gains for student programs but boosters fear reduced public input and funding pressures. Central Square boosters report years of defeated budgets and $500,000 raised to sustain sports, with pay to play looming.
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Tax shops defend tax exemption for Thruway eateries and stations
Assessor argues Section 871 of the Public Authorities Law exempts the authoritys property income and operations as McDonalds and gas stations on the Thruway provide a public good. Critics say contracts with McDonalds yield state income and toll related revenues raising bigger costs. Michalet obtained contract topics through Freedom of Information Act requests.
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