Oil City mall cleared for spring construction by judge
State Supreme Court Justice Norman A Mordue ruled that a citizens group allied with a rival developer lacked standing to block the Pyramid Cos project at the Oil City mall. The decision clears the way for construction this spring and dismisses challenges to the environmental review process and assistance from the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency and the city.
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Federal pay raise plan angers Central New Yorkers
Esther Gross and Jeff Stage report that Central New York residents react to proposed federal pay raise. The piece highlights public concern about higher costs and potential impacts on local workers while noting differing opinions among residents and officials.
Syracuse Pulse lnd Congress pay raise outcry
About 240 people phoned in to a Syracuse Pulse Friday protesting a 30 percent pay raise for Congress. Most opposed the raise, though some supported it as better than a 50 percent increase. The line was crowded and one caller accused the Herald-Journal of tampering with the results.
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Deng welcomes Edvard Shevardnadze to easing Sino Soviet rift
Deng Xiaoping hosts Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze in Shanghai for the warmest China USSR talks since 1940. They discuss GorBachev’s spring visit and future Sino-Soviet summits with plans for more high level exchanges in the near term.
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Snowy Weather Watch Boots Through Midweek
Snow developing across town with accumulating flurries possible from tonight through Wednesday. Highs near 15 to 20 degrees, with chilling gusts and slick roads expected after Sunday. Authorities urge motorists to drive cautiously and stay updated on advisories.
Bush seeks a S and L crisis exit plan
President Bush meets at Camp David with Brady Darman and advisers to review Treasury recommendations for an S and L bailout. Officials say a depositor fee is unlikely, though Congress may consider higher insurance premiums. Leaders were briefed on options, with no final decision announced.
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New York to Change Merit Scholarship Selection Rules
A federal judge ruled New York State must stop using SAT scores alone to award Empire and Regents scholarships to high school students. The decision says reliance on SAT results discriminates by gender, as boys consistently outscore girls and the gap widens, challenging the equal protection clause.
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First Lady backs assault gun ban in NRA context
Barbara Bush said she fears guns and supports banning rapid-fire assault weapons used in gang violence and a California rampage. She avoided discussing handgun policy while noting her husband opposes federal handgun controls and is a lifetime NRA member. She spoke during her first White House interviews after the president's election.
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