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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2000
Page
4
In Central New York the storm that never happened exposes the panic of local TV weather coverage. Broadcasters hyped Doppler visuals and live crawls, inflaming fear yet delivering far less snow than predicted. The episode disrupted plans, closed schools, and cost local businesses, prompting reader anger and calls for calmer forecasts.
Mass demonstrations highlighted anger at Austria's coalition with the Freedom Party led by Jorg Haider. Over 150000 in Vienna, 9000 in Paris, and 20000 in Brussels condemned anti-Semitism and xenophobia while urging democratic Europe. Critics warned of Haider's praise for Nazi-era policies and urged consequences for propping his party into power.
A reconciliation service at South Presbyterian Church on Feb 13 prompted reflection on domestic violence and community response. The piece argues violence harms community, police limits, need for law refinement, gratitude for no serious injuries, and a push toward stable, permanent community ties. It cites lessons on law, police risk, and lasting reconciliation. It ends urging gratitude, reform, and unity to prevent future violence.
In Syracuse and Onondaga County the Samaritan Center’s annual appeal aimed at 100000 dollars surpassed by January end with 101182 from donors including gifts from 2 to over 11000. The 20th year effort fed over 66000 meals and supported hungry and homeless residents in safe, dignified surroundings. Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Costello and Assemblyman Hal Brown Jr co chaired the appeal.
Letter criticizes cited firearm death stats for children and cites a 1996 US total of 92 killed aged 1 to 14 from a World Almanac. It notes accidents, personal crisis reports, homicides, undetermined causes, and mentions drugs plus other risk areas like vehicles as comparisons.
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