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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2000
Page
1
As New Year arrives across seven continents, no terrorist attacks or crises are reported. Computers and power grids run smoothly. billions spent on bug prevention seem justified or unnecessary. Nations join in celebration with choirs and fireworks while leaders praise humanity’s progress and seek forgiveness for past sufferings.
The region marked the start of the new century amid security checks at border crossings in Thousand Islands and a bridge closure in Syracuse after a man’s car tested with explosive residue. A reveler fell from a balcony in Armory Square but survived, while a newborn, Devon James Richardson, was born at 12:07 a.m. weighing 814 pounds and 19% inches long.
Americans welcomed the 21st century with minimal Y2K disruption and a global vibe. President Clinton hosted a high profile Washington DC gala on the National Mall as millions watched live online, with Hawaii marking entry at 5 a.m. EST.
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