Pataki Seeks 21st Century Path In State of State
Gov. George Pataki plans an upbeat State of the State urging New Yorkers to “roaring into the next century” with boldness and confidence. The speech previews a push for property tax cuts, tougher crime penalties, and hate crime legislation, while delaying utility tax cuts due to a $3 billion budget gap.
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Federal probe into wild horse adoptions under investigation
The Interior Department ordered an immediate inquiry into potential illegal conduct by Bureau of Land Management employees linked to a 25 year program. An AP report found at least 57 horses adopted by officials sold to slaughterhouses since September, with a quarter under five years old, and some horses’ whereabouts unaccounted for.
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High court weighs states bans on assisted death by action
The Supreme Court reviews whether terminally ill patients have a constitutional right to doctor assisted death by their own action. Justices balance state interest in prohibiting physician involvement against patients’ desire to end intolerable pain.
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Snowy crash injures five firefighters near Central Square
A head-on collision on snow covered Route 32 near Routes 11 and 32 north of Central Square injured five firefighters. One of the five was taken to area hospitals after the 6:20 am crash when an eastbound car failed to return to its lane after passing a school bus. The lake effect storm dumped six inches or more in a band from Lewis County to south of Syracuse. rush hour traffic saw 65 accidents in Onondaga County. North Redfield reported 30.5 inches of snow.
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Canal grant changes affect Onondaga County areas
Erie Canal funding shifts leave Onondaga County communities ineligible for grants to rebuild canal side areas they will qualify for loans instead. Central New York hospitals mostly sign Blue Cross Blue Shield contracts Ithaca’s hospital remains the holdout. Penn Traffic owned P and C chains see 8.4 percent sales drop from year ago surprising analysts.
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Oprahs Workout Break On Talk Show
Oprah Winfrey, the talk show host, makes time for exercise as part of her routine. The report notes her disciplined schedule amid media duties and public appearances.
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