Central New York charities aid hundreds with meals
Community groups in Central New York serve meals to hundreds in need while gathering at Long Branch Park to share hopes for peace and fair land claim resolutions. Hanover Square in Hanover shows new signs of life with fresh city activity.
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Weekend forecast with mixed skies and temps
Partly cloudy Saturday with a shift to partly sunny conditions and cooler evenings. Sunday turns chilly with a mix of wet snow sleet or rain and a high near 42. Monday cools to 46 and 32, with a trend toward cloudy to partly sunny conditions. Tuesday sun returns with 46 and 30.
Shoppers Sign Early Gift Deals Across Stores
Retailers push early opening hours and discounts to boost holiday sales with a 5 am start at one location and staggered schedules across others. Shoppers respond with brisk early-morning crowds as gift buying picks up.
Bush Gore Florida recount stalemate at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court weighs intervention in Florida as Bush gains in military absentee ballots and Gore gains support from Election Day votes. A 930 vote lead for Bush remains, with recounts allowed until Sunday 5 p.m. Florida Supreme Court set deadline. Gore vows to contest, citing Miami Dade County’s partial recount pause.
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Foundations merge focus to wage targeted community grants
Soaring market gains triple assets at Syracuses Central New York Community Foundation and Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corp from 35.5 million in 1994 to 11.9 million this year. They urge collaboration over competition and plan joint efforts to address top local problems, with Peggy Ogden noting the need to unite nonprofits to use funds effectively.
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Black Friday crowds flood K B Toys at Carousel Center
Hundreds flood into K B Toys at Carousel Center on Black Friday, many arriving before 5 am for deals on Tekno the Robot Puppy and collapsible mini scooters. Shoppers report $50 gift cards with $200 toy purchases as they stock up for the holidays, with families bearing long lines and heavy bags.
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Last Wisrael and the Palestinians resume security talks
Brief items note resumed low level security cooperation between Israel and the Palestinians. Other items include a defense lawyer in North Carolina sabotaging a death penalty case, and a feature on a Latina body image book.
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