Amtrak Promises Free Next Ride If Dissatisfied
Amtrak officials announced a Satisfaction Guarantee offering a free future trip of equal value to passengers who feel their ride was not safe comfortable or enjoyable. The plan aims to boost retention and revenue while signaling renewed focus on service standards. In Syracuse the Greater Labor Council urges a boycott of MONY Group products to support 40 union janitors who lost jobs after MONY contracted cleaning services.
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Usarail
Greater Syracuse
May factory orders rise as retailers slow in June
May U S factory orders jumped 4.1 percent to 385 8 billion led by electronics, the strongest since 1992 a sign some see as slowing rather than speeding up. Retail sales in June were weak for the fourth straight month amid high gas prices cool weather and Fed rate hikes.
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U.S
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Commerce Department
Stuart Hoffman
PNC Financial Services Group
Federal Reserve
Richard Yamarone
Argus Research Corp
Fed
Wall Street
Company recalls 123000 Elmo night lights for shock hazard
The First Years Inc. recalls 123,000 Elmo night lights after regulators found faceplates can break off exposing wiring. Three reports of breakage prompted the voluntary recall by the Avon Massachusetts firm.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Years Inc
Avon
Mass
Elcho Nitelights
AmEx Chief Denies Fee Scheme in Antitrust Trial
American Express chairman Harvey Golub testified that the company faced a high stake over credit card fees charged to merchants. He rejected claims the firm plotted to inflate fees to burden consumers amid the antitrust case.
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American Express Co
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Prominent hires and promotions across several firms
Felice Molinaro joins Seneca Data Distributors as executive assistant with eight years’ experience and a business institute degree. Harmony promoted to purchasing agent. David Hardy wins Ernst & Young entrepreneur award after projects across numerous states. David Pickard joins bestroute.com as staff accountant handling accounts payable and setup. prior work at Bonwit Teller and Contract International. Fiserv announces multiple promotions in Syracuse operations including Tara Daley, Rebecca Munger, Angela Rubins, Cynthia Thezek, and Marc Nunez.
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Seneca Data Distributors
Molinaro
Powelson Business Institute
Harmonych
David Hardy
Hardy Construction Services
Ernst & Young
Hardy Construction
David W. Pickard
Liverpool
Bestroute.com -LLC
Pickard
Bonwit Teller
Syracuse
Contract International
Atlanta
Fiserv Financial Data Services Company
Tara Daley
Rebecca Munger
Angela Rubins
Cynthia Thezek
Marc Nunez
Suse Aloyat
Expanding Carousel Expansion Aims at Syracuse Growth
Syracuse auditor Minch Lewis backs Pyramid Cos plan to nearly quadruple Carousel Center into a $900 million lakefront expansion. He says the project would draw outside money, create a new town center with theaters hotels and sports venues, and boost economy even without tax gains for the city.
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Syracuse
Salina Street
Lewis
Pyramid Cos
Carousel Center
America
Syracuse Common Council
Onondaga County
New York City
Obody
Clevelan
Great Northern
Pyramid
Syracuse Symphony
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Burnet Park
Onondaga County Convention Center
Bike helmet recalls hit 79 thousand units nationwide
Two firms recall about 79,000 Rand International L A Ceusin and similar helmets after safety tests fail to protect against head injuries. A separate recall covers about 2,200 child trailer attachments. No injuries blamed on helmets. one minor injury tied to a trailer.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
International
Farmjale
Rand International
Kmart
Rose's
Cycle Express Inc
New York
Hearts & Flowers
Cycle Express
Hearts and Flowers
Toys R Us
Commission
Rand
Cypress
Helmet Refund Details From Local Store Inquiry
Information lines show contact numbers for further details. A helmet buyback offers a $7 refund representing the helmet’s value without accessories. Hours listed vary by weekday for each contact.
Airline workers rally globally against air rage
Airline unions from around the world stage a day of action to deter air rage. They push for stronger measures, training, security policies, and an international convention to prosecute offenders. Incidents rise from nuisance to violence, with U S and Alaska Airlines cases cited and a Honolulu or San Francisco area example noted.
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Continental Airlines
Anchorage
Alaska
Trevor Jenson
Sydney
Australia
Qantas
Ansett Airlines
International Transport Workers’ Federation
U.S
Ron Wilson
JLT
Wilson
FAA
Peter Bradley
Alaska Airlines
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