Funeral chain SCI expands into Syracuse market
Houston based Service Corp International buys Pirro and Sons in Syracuse in a move that could reshape local funeral trade. SCI owns 1561 funeral homes and 245 cemeteries and trades on the NYSE. Analysts expect further acquisitions as SCI targets top volume firms to build clusters.
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Alex Bay bingo hall sparks 1988 fire ties controversy
Alexandria Bay plans a 2000 seat bingo hall built by Oneida Indians face controversy as excavation begins for a $700000 project. Two of the three developers previously served prison time for the hall fire that destroyed the Oneida tango venue in 1988. Staff writer David Tobin surveys plans for the Onyota'aka Nation project and mentions Yolande Berbeze Fox as the pageant figure at today’s announcement.
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Miss America Considers Ending Swimsuit Tradition
New York Newsday reports the Miss America pageant will alter the swimsuit segment at its 75th anniversary event. Officials at the Plaza Hotel briefed reporters on a “major announcement” and hinted changes while not ruling out the bathing suit segment entirely.
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Serbs seize Srebrenica safe area in Bosnia conflict
The Serbian assault on the eastern Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica collapses UN protection efforts after the enclave falls. About 30,000 refugees flee, leaving a reduced peacekeeping contingent around a nearby U.N. compound. Ongoing updates via NewsLine.
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Mantle thanks fans after liver transplant at Baylor
Mickey Mantle, recovering from a June 8 liver transplant at Baylor University Medical Center, expresses humor and resolve amid chemotherapy for up to six months. He recalls past hardships, calls for organ donor cards, and urges giving back while recounting his celebrity stardom and role-model status.
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DeWitt Ready to Fight Annexation Move Into Syracuse
DeWitt officials vow to oppose a plan to annex town land into Syracuse, arguing the move would alter zoning and tax bases. Local leaders promise petitions and potential lawsuits if the proposal progresses, citing impact on services and community identity.
Dorothy King Stands Trial for Suspected Ice Cream Murder
In court W Judge rules Dorothy King can stand trial on charges she intentionally murdered her ice cream vendor. Two ice cream stands on West Seneca Turnpike are neighborhood landmarks. Boxing George Foreman says he's retiring because he's tired of waiting for heavy hitters. A Mike Tyson has reached his fighting weight for Aug 19 return. Around town reports on Elfin Society helping the community. Columnists cover summer guests from Ireland and NBC’s TV wins. Editorials praise Clinton normalizing U.S Vietnam ties.
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