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Labor Day weekend winds down across New York
New Yorkers mark Labor Day under uncertain skies with sunny eastern areas and possible showers in central and western sections. The First Couple enjoy Ireland while Gov Carey criticizes Thatcher policy. NY State Fair ends in Syracuse as crowds peak at the Grand National events. NYC hosts a historic AFL CIO parade on Fifth Avenue. Long Island hosts Chowder Fest and a Great South Bay boat tour. Gas costs average 1.37 per gallon, down from July. At least 10 dead on roads over the weekend with several serious crashes in Oneida, Ulster and surrounding counties.
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Associated Press
New York
Ireland
Dublin
Hugh Carey
Carey
Margaret Thatcher
Syracuse
Schaghticoke
Chatham
Altamont Fairgrounds
Schenectady
New York City
Aflcio
Fifth Avenue
Long Island
American Automobile Association
National Safety Commission
Harold Sprague
Hubbardsville
Oriskany Falls
Oneida County
Leonard Frick
Ilion
Betty
Stephen
Mark
Ulster County
Saugerties
Kingston
Poughkeepsie
Richard Teitter