911 mix ups plague Oswego County residents
In Oswego County residents report confusion as Onondaga County launches a 911 line. Hundreds in Phoen ix and Central Square are misrouted and billed a 35 cent monthly surcharge, causing delays and frustration for callers like Mary Ellen Chesbro whose daughter dialed 911 by mistake and was answered by a Syracuse dispatcher.
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Onondaga County
Oswego County
Phoenix
Central Square
Jennifer
John Adams
Syracuse-Onondaga County
Woman Accused of Embezzling $150000 from Realty Firm
Genevieve Miles, 63, of 634 Helen St Syracuse, jailed without bail on felony grand larceny and forged instrument charges. Police say she embezzled from Langley Jones Associates, writing checks to employees and cashing them herself, totaling over $1 million over two years. Miles, payroll administrator, claimed the funds were used to pay debts and family obligations. The firm is headquartered at 1010 James St. Police report at least 60 checks to 11 employees were drafted between Jan 7, 1991, and Oct 23 this year.
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Langley- Jones Associates
Genevieve Miles
Helen St
Syracuse
Miles
Longley-Jones
James St
Springsteen Ready for Syracuse Show At Carrier Dome
The Boss lands private plane at 4 30 PM for a 7 30 PM concert with about 30000 expected fans at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse. Backstage plans include mending a damp leather vest, laying out clothes, and a backstage dinner at Mueller s with bones of 25 dollar tickets. Boomer production manager Thrasher coordinates 72 crew, $55000 in gear, and security by 39 inside and 50 outside officers.
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Race Springsteen
Syracuse
Carrier Dome
Hils
Lisa Stewart
Springstean
Nassau County
Stewart
Springsteen
Dunk & Bright
Bob Thrasher
Thrasher
Boomer
Mueller
Guitara
Ricky Lapointe
Lapointe
Isa Stihl
John Reidy
Reidy
Financiers eye bid to buy Hotels at Syracuse Square
A Syracuse finance firm led by E T Bennett is courting the Hotels at Syracuse Square with plans to renovate the troubled property. Negotiations with city officials proceed in good faith as Michael Bennett handles talks. An official announcement could come in about a week.
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Syracuse Leasing and Finance
Syracuse Square
E.T
Bud” Bennett
Bennett Funding Group Inc
Michael
Bennett
Bennetts
Days Inn
Quality Inn North
Salina
Joseph Murphy Sr
Patrick Bennett
B.T. Bennett
Bennett Company
Mid-State Raceway Inc
Vernon Downs Horse Racetrack
Joseph Murphy Jr
Early Christmas shoppers boost retailers' hopes
Shoppers flock to malls as pent-up dollars raise holiday spirits. A four-year-old peers at a Santa display while his father from Canastota notes the season's promise. Analysts report upbeat October spending with JPMorgan retail profits rising and Wal-Mart up 24 percent. Local chains also show strength, signaling a strong Christmas outlook.
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Douglas Munn
Santa
Shoppingtown Mall
Douglas
Kristopher Munn
Canastota
Lerners
New York
Munns
Carousel Center
Shoppingtown
Janne Toughter
Ra-Lin Discount
Burnet Avenue
Syracuse
J.C. Penney Co
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Chappell's Department Stores
Charles A. Chappell Jr
Central New York storm leaves 20000 without power
A storm with 58 mph winds swept through central New York late Thursday and today, knocking out about 20 000 power lines and trees. In Skaneateles a woman was trapped for an hour by live wires crossing her car. No injuries were reported on the Peace Bridge as 70 mph winds toppled two tractor trailers.
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New York
Kay Witz
National Weather Service
Hancock Airport
Onondaga County
Skaneateles
John Williams
Elbridge
Lorraine Dickerman
Kingston Road
Fitch St
Syracuse
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Jim Cosgrove
Peace Bridge
Buffalo
Canada
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