08 Feb 1996
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1996
Page
1
Friday brings sun and brisk air with a low around 22. Saturday turns cloudy with a chance of snow or rain and a high near 96. Sunday starts with light snow then clouds, high about 36 and a low 24. Monday predicts snow showers and chilly temps with a high near 20.
A two month study of 1994 mortgage data in Onondaga Cayuga Madison and Oswego counties finds African Americans face discrimination in lending and housing. Testers report blacks are told fewer housing options fewer tours and higher mortgage denial rates. White applicants receive more callbacks and more favorable treatment overall.
The Parade of Homes show in Onondaga County won t take place this year as members of the Home Builders Association of Central New York vote to call off the annual spring exhibit. Three large homes built for last year remain on the market. Kathy Katz, president, cites discouraging market conditions.
Witnesses testified about long lost Whitewater billing records being kept in a basement then handed to Vince Foster. Webster Hubbell said he did not know what happened to them after 1993, fueling suspicions of a cover up tied to the Clinton era.
A House panel issued numerous subpoenas to current and former Clinton administration officials for documents in the White House travel office case. The White House called the move election-year politics and said most documents have already been turned over.
The state Board of Regents approved tougher English, math and science curriculum rules. By summer the board aims to approve standards across all major subjects. Regents Chancellor Carl Hayden said the change raises the bar and will alter how education occurs.
A large overnight fire at about 1130 pm damaged at least three businesses and five apartments in a two story brick building on Main Street Mexico. Over 100 Oswego County firefighters responded. No serious injuries. Roof portions collapsed over three storefronts. Possible start in Theresa’s Bakery back room near the firehouse. Five block section of Main Street closed.
A father travels to New York after his missing daughter leads to a TV show encounter. He discovers she remains in a city hospital with amnesia, a surprising twist amid a chaotic weekend of local news briefs.
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