Pataki Drops Plan to Collect Sales Tax on Indian Land
Seneca leader Stonehorse Goeman salutes along Interstate 81 as New York pivots to stop collecting sales tax on tribal land. A study shows more people expect brighter personal futures amid the shift.
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Union Officials Charged Over Embezzlement in CNY Grocery Fight
In Central New York, two union executives facing embezzlement charges are tied to thousands of grocery workers. Lawyers allege the District Attorney offered immunity to Larry Ellis Jr. before pursuing charges against him.
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Man Opens Railroad Museum Tribute to Father Syracuse Surgeon
A central New York man opens a railroad museum as a tribute to his father, a Syracuse surgeon. The project honors the family’s railroad heritage and aims to showcase historic locomotives and rail memorabilia.
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Tonight’s Weather Outlook With Weekend Showers
The forecast notes possible showers after midnight tonight. Saturday brings partly sunny skies and warmer temperatures, low 50. Sunday could see clouds with a shower or thunderstorm, high near 70, low 46. Monday stays partly sunny with a possible morning shower, high 67. Tuesday turns sunny and breezy with a mix of clouds, low 44, high 65.
Bulls edge Heat to take 2-0 series lead in rough game
The Fine Art of basketball appeared scarce as the Bulls out-wrested the Heat to seize a 2-0 series advantage. Chicago and Miami combined for a low scoring night, besting an old Syracuse mark while a Red Wings comeback overwhelmed Colorado.
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Poll finds sports stars better known than political figures
The Pew Research Center survey of 615 adults shows 82 percent identify Tiger Woods and 80 percent know Dennis Rodman, while only 9 percent recognize Ralph Reed and 8 percent Louis Freeh. Other names include Ellen DeGeneres 62 percent and John Huang 20 percent. margin of error is plus or minus 4.5 points.
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First female B 52 pilot to leave Air Force without court martial
The nation's first female B 52 pilot will depart the Air Force on a general discharge and avoid a court martial over adultery lying and disobedience charges. an online writing class is offered this summer at Syracuse University.
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Woman pinned under car after West Seneca Turnpike crash
Woman in a two-vehicle collision involving two dump trucks on West Seneca Turnpike near Onondaga Community College was pinned under her car and rushed to a Syracuse hospital in critical condition. An infant in the woman's car was uninjured while two men in a dump truck suffered cuts and bruises. diesel fuel spill and cleanup were reported.
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Pataki abandons Indian tax deals amid turmoil
Gov George Pataki ended efforts to secure tax collection agreements with Iroquois and other tribes citing ongoing division across New York. He called for legislative changes to remove sales taxes on reservations while praising negotiating chiefs. A prior protest by Mohawk Warrior Society and Iroquois groups drew 65 people and police clashed with demonstrators along Interstate 81.
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Tragedy in Cato as van crashes killing woman and granddaughter
In Montezuma area a van ran a stop sign at Routes 5 and 20 and was struck by three vehicles including a tractor trailer. Marvis Frank 68 and Teresa English 2, both of Cato, died. Timothy English injured but stable. no alcohol involved. Investigation ongoing.
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