Street rodders showcase high tech at 26th State Fairgrounds meet
Auto Ednar Kenn Peters notes the 26th annual street rod convention at the State Fairgrounds with about 11 000 cars roaming Central New York. Cars feature advanced gadgets like credit card ignition remotes and remote door systems, plus digital instrument panels designed for sunlight visibility. Street rodding evolves with hidden door and trunk releases and easy battery boosts, as participants seek unique, high value builds from 3000 to 100 000 dollars.
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State Fairgrounds
New York
Bubba Bugg
National Street Rod Association
Memphis
Tenn
Bugg
Marine Midland Profits Rise on Higher Net Interest Income
Marine Midland Banks reported a 20 percent profit rise in the second quarter with net interest income up and costs down. The bank earned 68 million dollars in the quarter, compared with 57.1 million in the prior year period.
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Marine Midland
Dow Jones Drops as Earnings Fail to Lift Markets
Jamis T Mathier reports a lower Dow Jones average amid disappointing earnings. Blue chip stocks slide while technology issues weigh on the market. the Dow falls 739 points to 4707.06 as advancers lag decliners by about six to one.
The Whatsit Shop Pre-owned Furniture Opens in Syracuse
Beverly DiBienzo owner of The Whatsit Shop on Garner of South Beech and Westcott streets in Syracuse aims to serve the university area and Liverpool. The three-employee business sells antiques and household items while prioritizing friendly customer service.
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Garner
South Beech and
Westcott Streets
Syracuse
Beverly DiBienzo
University
Liverpool
DiRienzo
Beth Tarmy
Beverly Dirienzo
Center
Syracuse University
Michael Downs
Sprint plans stand-alone spin off of cellular business
Sprint will split its cellular unit into a separate company valued around 3 billion while pursuing a new wireless PCS venture. The move aligns with FCC rules on ownership and follows a joint venture with Comcast Cox Communications and Tele-Communications. The spinoff, pending regulatory approval, would create the eighth-largest US cellular provider with over 124 million customers in 14 states.
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Sprint Corp
Als Cellular
Sprint
Comcast
Cox Communications
Tele-Communications
Ine
Mpcs
FCC Anebons
Federal Communications Commission
PCS
Sprint Cellular
Evision
Amullion
Atonement Housing Corp builds 23 unit complex
The Atonement Housing Corp of Atonement Lutheran Church at 116 W Glen Ave sponsored a 23 unit apartment complex with rents ranging from 17 500 to 22 500 dollars a year. Pastor Nelson Gaetz, president of the housing corporation, said the project aims to meet needs of people from special need groups. Construction began in May.
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Atonement Housing Corp
Atonement Lutheran Church
W. Glen Ave
Nelson Gaetz
Housing Corporation
Bud brewer spins off Campbell Taggart bakery unit
Anheuser-Busch Cos will spin off its Campbell Taggart bakery subsidiary, ending a 14 year diversification. The move follows the 1982 acquisition and aims to unlock growth for Campbell Taggart as an independent company. The parent will retain non beer businesses like Eagle Snacks, the St Louis Cardinals, and amusement parks.
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Anheuser-Busch Cos
Campbell Taggart Inc
Campbell ‘Taggart
Jerry Ritter
Anheuser-Busch
Eagle Snacks
St Louis Cardinals
Campbell Taggart
Three Labor Unions Eye Historic Merger Move
The United Automobile Workers United Steel Workers of America and International Association of Machinists discuss a merger to form potentially the nation's largest union. Leaders say exploration could begin immediately with a vote and details to follow, aiming to boost bargaining power and political clout.
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Histone
Automobile Workers the Seelworters
The
Machinists
United Automobile Workers
United Steel Workers of America
International Association of Machinists
Gary Hubbard
Steelworkers Union
Pittsburgh
Teamsters Union
Afl-Cio
National Education Association
Douglas Fraser
UAW
Washington Hotel
Hubbard
Stephen P. Yorich
Harley Shaihen
University of Calfornia At
Berkeley
Mons
Steup—Ture
Auto Workers
United Tes
Hydra-Co executive cleared of bribery charges in New Jersey project
A Niagara Mohawk Power Corp subsidiary executive Martin Buckley was cleared of bribery charges by a Superior Court Judge who dismissed the indictment. The case tied Hydra-Co officials to a $500,000 donation to two Jewish Lakewood schools and alleged influence by Rabbi Yisroel Schenkolowska on land sales for the project. The judge found no evidence payments aimed to corrupt public officials. Syracuse based-Magara Mohawk sold Hydra-Co earlier this year to CMS Energy Corp.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
New Jersey
Martin Buckley
Hydra-Co
Buckley
Lakewood
Rabb
Schenkolowski
Ins Laywer
Magara Mohawk
Hydra-Co Earier
CMS Energy Corp
Community Leaders and Local Business Honored in Syracuse Area
Barratt L. Jones of Manitus a retired senior executive wce president of Key Bank was named to the Onondaga Community College board of trustees Ronald J Casciano of Syracuse was named chief financial officer at PAR Technology Corp in New Hartford Casciano serves as a member of the Syracuse Chapter of the Financial Executive Institute.
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Barratt L. Jones
Manitus
Wce
Key Bank
Tty Onondaga Community College Board of Trustees
Ronald J. Casciano
Syracuse
PAR Technology Corp
New Hartford
Casciano
The
Financial Executive Institute
Radisson Greens restaurant signs labor pact with Local 150
Radisson Greens Clubhouse Management signs a labor agreement with Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees Union Local 150 covering about 15 restaurant workers and 73, with plans to add around 10 more. Ann Marie Tabercio praises the partnership as beneficial for market growth. Jerry Murphy says the restaurant will serve Radisson golfers and non golfers.
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Hotel Employees Restaurant Employees Union Local 150
Radisson Greens
Radisson
Clubhouse Management of
New York Inc
Ann Marie Tabercio
Tabiercio
Jerry Murphy
Clubhouse Management
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