Syracuse OKs law on gun sales with safety devices
City council approves ordinance requiring gun sellers within Syracuse to include safety devices in purchases. The measure aims to reduce firearm incidents and protect residents. Local officials say the rule aligns with state standards and will be enforced via existing regulatory channels.
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Weather forecast wrap from regional weather desk
Colder with west winds and blustery coastal conditions. Bay area sees wind driven snow squalls and lows near 14. Tapasbay parts mix flurries with squalls and a chilly high about 20. Fribay sees snow squalls with some sun and a high near 22. Saturbay largely partly sunny and warmer with a high around 20.
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Crowds oppose OCRRA tire burn test plan at hearings
Public testimony opposed OCRRA's plan to test burn shredded tires at its Rock Cut Road facility, with Santa Claus in a gas mask among speakers. About 175 attended the afternoon session and nearly double this for the evening, as residents urged the DEC to reject the permit for a one day test burn of up to 30 tons of tires.
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Rare Full Moon Aligns With Winter Solstice
A full moon tonight, the winter solstice, will be the brightest in 70 years though not extraordinary to the eye. NASA notes the solstice moon will be about 10 percent larger and 3 percent brighter, with the next such event not until December 2052.
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Scams exploit Y2K fears warn officials
Y2K scam artists are expected to intensify efforts as year end approaches. The BBB in Syracuse notes fear and uncertainty drive fraud, with telemarketers and bogus bankers among the tactics. Officials advise vigilance and consumer education across business and government sectors.
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Law seeks to change anti sex shop law after bookstore loss
A New York City measure aims to modify the law rather than alter judges opinions after a court declined to close a gay bookstore under anti sex shop rules. The report mixes diverse items from film reviews to sports scores and lottery lines with no consistent focus.
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