07 Feb 1989
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1989
Page
1
A lifestyle brief reports on tensions as Wampanoag people resist evacuation from a beach area on Martha’s Vineyard. Residents and authorities debate rights, access, and the status of the land amid cultural and legal contention.
Experts laud Kitty Dukakis for openly seeking early treatment for alcoholism in a national piece. The report notes her decision reflects courage and public health awareness, with reactions from medical professionals and advocates.
In Albany, the Paglia family from Syracuse says their son Michael Paglia Jr. was permanently disabled after a Caesarean delay. They settled with doctor and Community General Hospital for up to 3.6 million over the boy’s life. The Lombardi bill would alter fault and damages rules, potentially changing such outcomes.
In Syracuse in 1987, Matthew Driscoll, then a candidate for the Second District on the Common Council, urged tax breaks for expanding businesses. City records show Driscoll and his brother delinquent on 1839.18 dollars for Baker's Mill restaurant at 1038 N State St, a claim he disputes noting he sold the property. City records still list him as owner. City Finance Commissioner says back taxes for 1987 exist on about 2,000 of 46,000 properties, totaling 3,072,035 dollars, or 5.7 percent of the year's 53 million levy.
Onondaga county lawmakers again reject a proposed tax cap as Democrats press for relief. The Republican majority defeated the plan 13 to 9 along party lines, with two Republicans absent. Local residents seek relief amid rising property taxes.
Washington leaders welcomed President Bush's S&L bailout plan, though wary of taxpayers funding about half of the roughly 90 billion initial cost. The plan blends tax dollars with higher insured premiums, calls for regulatory overhaul, vows to pursue wrongdoers, and aims to protect insured deposits without a direct depositor fee.
Washington confrontation over a 50 percent pay hike for Congress ignites a broad outcry. House Speaker Jim Wright reverses to a direct vote amid concerns about a backdoor passage and potential conflicts of interest on the independent commission backing the raise.
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