Clinton signs stopgap bill to keep government afloat
President Clinton signed a continuing resolution at 1:30 am to fund federal agencies through November 14, avoiding a repeat of the 1995-96 shutdowns. The measure follows a split Congress and addresses only about half of the fiscal 2001 spending bills while shaping debate on immigration and workplace safety. The Everglades WRDA bill, approved 312-2, earmarks a 1.4 billion dollar down payment for restoration projects, framed as the largest environmental effort in history.
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Federal push on gun cases targets safer streets
Vice President Gore seeks expanded Brady law and closing gun show loophole to curb criminal access to firearms. Texas Governor Bush urges tougher federal enforcement via Project Exile model. Rochester and Richmond precedents cited. Duncan notes 82 cases moved to federal court under Project SAFE in 32-county district. 75 percent of gun cases stay in state court. Officials aim to deter gun crime and reduce random violence.
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New York
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Lazio faces criticism over waterfront park ads in Buffalo
Lazio, Sen John McCain and two local heroes Jim Kelly and Jack Kemp attended a sunny waterfront park event in Buffalo drawing about 100 people. A radio ad was pulled after Conservative Voices withdrew support amid backlash over Kyoto treaty critique. The scene followed recent GOP ties to Clinton bombings and Hamas-linked donations.
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Maan Herald Journal invites corrections with contact info
The paper asks readers to report factual inaccuracies in coverage and provides a specific phone number, 470-0011, for corrections to ensure full fair and accurate reporting.
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Lottery numbers announced by Syracuse Herald Journal
Albany announces the Daily Number drawing winner 097 and Win Four 5303. The Syracuse Herald Journal, publication details and subscription rates are listed with postal and mailing information.
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Newark considers swapping school start times
Newark officials weigh shifting to a two-tier schedule with elementary starting at 7 45 a m and secondary at 9 a m to let teens sleep later and end around 3 30 p m. Administrators cite studies linking later start times to better attendance discipline and academics and plan a committee to report by March 30.
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Greek gunman hijacks tour bus with 33 Japanese passengers
A 52-year-old auto mechanic Christos Kendiras hijacked a tour bus near Epidauros in southern Greece, killing his mother-in-law and a friend. The bus carried 33 Japanese tourists. all aboard were reportedly unharmed. Police blocked highways as Kendiras steered toward Athens, later diverting toward Epidauros again.
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Government raises tech worker pay to attract talent
Washington moves to raise entry and mid level technology salaries by 7 to 33 percent starting Jan 1 under a new OPM tech pay schedule. Treasury policy chief James J. Flyzik calls the hike a good first step likely to improve recruiting and draw college graduates into the government tech ranks.
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Canadian couple accused of fifty million fraud
Ron and Loren Koval once lived a polished life in Toronto as high school sweethearts and family favorites. Police allege the Kovals used dummy corporations and relatives names to siphon funds from a financial company and health center, then vanished after exposing fraudulent medical equipment leases.
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York Floods Reach Four-Century High as Rain Persists
York endured its highest river level since 1625 with the River Ouse peaking at 17 feet 8 inches as floodwaters inundated about a thousand homes and forced roughly 3,000 residents to evacuate. The River Severn was nearing a peak in Gloucester with about 20 homes flooded and more rain expected across England.
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England
Bus crash on I five injures 38 in California
A Greyhound passenger who muttered a gunman was after him allegedly tried to seize the steering wheel from the driver. The bus left Interstate 5, 38 people were injured, and the passenger was arrested on attempted murder charges after a lengthy area search in Sacramento County. The bus traveled at 60 to 65 mph when it veered into a ditch.
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Homecoming for USS Cole crew sparks reflection on attack
Some 216 Cole sailors return home as investigations proceed into security lapses and the attack that damaged the ship. Navy and Pentagon officials pledge support amid questions of why the vessel was vulnerable and what protections were lacking, while families share memories and seek answers at the air terminal.
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Information lines provide weather forecasts and travel advisories via NewsLine codes. Local toll options cover Auburn Weedsport Oswego and Pulaski with direct dial phrases for updates and a separate channel for Dave Elchorn’s forecast. The Syracuse Newspapers host an online weather page with Nexrad images and 10 minute condition updates.
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