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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2001
Page
1
A federal civil rights panel audits election processes citing irregularities in the state and noting disenfranchisement concerns. The report questions voting system integrity and accountability, mentioning disputed Florida results and calls for clearer voter intent and protections.
Brentwood narcotics detective Fernando Wilkins died of multiple gunshot wounds after two rookie officers fired at him while pursuing a suspected car thief in East Oakland. Investigators say the officers, aged in their early 20s with about a year on force, mistook Wilkins for an armed threat during a surveillance operation near 90th Avenue and B Street.
The ZBA rejected the Flying J site proposal citing risks to the Cortland County aquifer air quality and town services. Opponents pressed the board during a tense meeting while Flying J weighs next moves and the town plans an official website.
Herald-Journal announces a corrections policy inviting readers to report factual errors by calling the provided number, aiming to maintain fair accurate news coverage and transparency in corrections. The notice emphasizes commitment to upholding high journalistic standards through reader input and accountability.
A 49 year old boy in New York reportedly leaped from a third story window in fear that his parents were being murdered. He suffered a fractured spine and cranial injuries but was in stable condition at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. The incident followed a fever and a history of sleepwalking.
The FDA advised pregnant women and those likely to become pregnant to avoid shark swordfish king mackerel and tilefish due to mercury levels that could harm fetal brain development. The agency rejected adding tuna to the do not eat list, noting tuna carries significantly less mercury. FDA official Joseph Levitt urged avoiding the four fish from now on and reassured there is no panic needed.
The multistate Big Game lottery jackpot jumps to 50 million while no Friday drawing tickets match all five Lowe numbers. The Tuesday drawing saw numbers 6 15 23 26 30 with Big Money Ball 6. several authorities report a separate note on the Chilean case postponing interrogation of Gen. Augusto Pinochet by eight days due to medical rest for the 83 year old former dictator.
Asheville North Carolina Billy Graham veteran of eight presidential inaugurations announced he cannot deliver the invocation at George W. Bush’s ceremony. Doctors say his brain shunt is failing and he will be hospitalized for surgery to remove it in the coming days.
Doctors report President Clinton’s knee is fine and his weight at 214 pounds. A dermatologist found a small pearly spot on his back tested for possible basal cell carcinoma, described as locally growing and not a threat. Clinton expects improvement in six months and aims to resume jogging.
In Pontiac Michigan a third grade student was suspended under the state zero tolerance weapons law after bringing a four one third inch long gun shaped medallion to Owen Elementary School. The item found in a snowbank did not threaten students but officials said state law mandates action.
Pataki proposed an Onondaga Lake fishing derby as a national stage event to boostUpstate New York while Ventura talked of a New York fishing outing for Pataki if the Giants win The dispute involved Pataki spokesman Michael McKeon and Ventura spokesman Paul Moore highlighting regional benefits and lake cleanup support
Newsline weather instructions list four digit codes for forecasts from WIXT-TV and other services. Offers toll free and local numbers for Oswego and Pulaski, plus red cross tips and a daily trivia option. Includes online home page and 10 minute update cadence for conditions and warnings.
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