Onetime gangsters in sight of council seats
In Chicago, two ex convict leaders including a former head of the Gangster Disciples win runoff bids as Mayor Daley sweeps the Democratic primary. Wallace Bradley, 43, and Walter Burnett Jr. secure spots, Bradley facing Dorothy Tillman in the 3rd Ward, Burnett in the 28th Ward, amid union endorsements and community praise.
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Chicago
Richard M. Daley
Wallace
Gator
Bradley
Daley
John F. Kennedy Bradley
James R. Thompson
South Side
Dorothy Tillman
New Jersey judge narrows Megan's Law notification
U S District Judge Nicholas H. Politan ruled that the public notification provision of New Jersey's Megan's Law is unconstitutional for offenders who committed crimes before October 31. The ruling preserves the sex offender registry requirement and may prompt an appeal by the state. Maureen Kanka, whose daughter Megan was killed by a sex offender, condemned the decision.
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Newark
New Jersey
Nicholas H. Politan
Deborah T. Poritz
Maureen Kanka
Megan
Pectin slows spread of cancer in rats
Washington report says a modified form of pectin slows or blocks the spread of prostate cancer in lab rats. Dr. Kenneth J. Pienta of the University of Michigan notes pectin prevents free-floating cancer cells from sticking to each other or to organs, potentially hindering metastasis.
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Washington
Kenneth J. Pienta
University of Michigan
Ignore Deadline in Breast Implant Settlement Fight
Nancy Welch says three leaking breast implant sets caused memory and circulation problems yet she ignores the deadline to join a 4.2 billion global settlement. More than 11,000 women pursue own cases as 348,000 register. payouts could range from 105,000 to 1.4 million depending on age and health.
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Houston
Nancy Welch
Welch
Oneidas Seek Second Gaming Parlor in Monticello Plan
Oneida Nation pushes for a second casino at Monticello near New York City, partnering with Watermark Investments for a $10 million land deal and $5 million upgrade. Anticipated 1,800 jobs, with broader impact on state taxes and regional tourism if a constitutional amendment and referendum permit non Indian gaming.
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Guntherg
Gunther
Watermark Investments
Berenson Park
Albany
Watermark
Route 17
Oneidas
New York City
Haibritter
Atlantic City
Monticello
Halbritter
Foxwoods
U.S. Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Pataki
Paul Veillette
St. Regis
Catskills
Turning Stone
Forest
New York
Associated Press
New York State
Charles D. Cook
Vernon Downs
Frank White
White
Midstate Racing
Oneida Nation
Robert Smith
Mary Margaret Earl
Monticello Raceway
Connecticut
Gaming House
N.J
Lent Ashes and Easter Hope Make Catholic Observance Central
The piece surveys Ash Wednesday practices at St Matthew's and St Charles of Borromeo, with Hogan and Carey commenting on Lent's meaning beyond the ashes. It notes Ash Wednesday crowds, the balance with Easter, symbolic acts, and priests emphasizing repentance toward new life in Christ.
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Hogan
St. Matthew's
John Heagerty
James Carey
St. Charles of Borromeo
South Orchard Road
Geddes
Carey
James Matthews
St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church
Gifford Street
Syracuse
Richard Bower
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Jesus
What Is Lent and Its Ashes origins
Lent marks 40 days before Easter in Western tradition and begins today while Eastern Orthodox churches start March 6. Historically, Christians fasted to symbolize penitence, using ash from Palm Sunday palms. today ashes are sold in bags by religious shops with perplet palms?
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North
Salina Street
John Ginsbach
Palm Gardens of
Texas
Churches mark Ash Wednesday across Syracuse area
Ash Wednesday observances vary as several churches outline ashes and worship plans. St Stephen's Lutheran offers ashes as an option, St Charles of Borromeo invites conversion and change, St Paul's Cathedral conducts ashes amid reflection, University United Methodist hosts a simple supper and talk.
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St Stephen’s Lutheran Church
DeWitt St
Syracuse
Paul Lamoureux
St. Charles of Borromee Roman Catholic Church
Orchard Road
Geddes
James Carey
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Episcopal
Montgomery St
Richard Bower
Episcopal Cathedral
University United Methodist Church
E. Genesee St
Our Missions Commission
Harald Garman
Harry Honan
United Way
Harry
Garman
Jesus
Assembly job goes to felon in NY legislature
Michael Nesci a former state athletic commissioner who pleaded guilty to felonies and was fired in 1987 was hired weeks ago as a legislative aide in the state Assembly. Nesci 51 of Liverpool started Jan 10 for Assemblyman Hf Clasde near Buffalo earning 25000. He says Bragman helped him and he aims to restore credibility. He previously ran a limousine business and pled guilty after allegations of falsified records and inflated expenses.
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State Assembly
Michael Nesci
Beechwood Ave
Liverpool
Hf Clasde
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
Assembly
Michael Bragman
Cicero
Nesci
Bragman
Thomas Young
Melvin Zimmer
Mario Cuomo
Young
Assembly House
State Athletic Commission
Nesct
Inlaw
Fred Patuna
Downstate
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Herald Jo
Matthews
Joseph Fahey
State Executive Parole Department
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