Population shifts trim Onondaga while Madison Oswego grow
Census estimates show Onondaga County shed about two thousand residents from 1980 to 1988 as Madison and Oswego counties gained. The three county Syracuse metro area expanded by 7300 people, reaching roughly 650,300 as residents moved seeking cheaper homes and lower taxes.
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Pfeiffers Drive-In Charred In Onondaga Restaurant Blaze
A fire at Pfeiffers Drive-In in Onondaga gutted the fast food spot about to close for the season. Fire crews from multiple districts battled the flames for about 30 minutes. One firefighter, Capt. David Okoniewski, injured an ankle but no other injuries were reported. Investigators are probing the cause at Cards Corners near Route 175 and Cedarvale Road.
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David Okoniewski
Community General Hospital
Waters
Cards Corners
West Seneca Turnpike
Cedarvale Road
Onondaga Hall
Marcellus
Cosmo
Dominick Zavaglia
John Rizzo
Blackmore Road
Camillus
Rizzo
Dan Fabrizio
Capl
Jen Isgar
Ne Mower
Pfeiffers Drive
Onondaga Hill
Vanable Clouds Tonight With Storms Possible
The forecast calls for dense clouds tonight with a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Saturday's weather remains unsettled with lingering shower potential and warm, humid conditions across the region.
Senate cuts 45 million from free mail to fund drug war
The Senate voted 83 to 8 to transfer 45 million of free mailing funds for newsletters into the drug war. Only 5 million remains for constituent letters and postage as President Bush unveils a 79 billion anti-drug plan. Senators urge accelerated action on the administration bill.
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Washington
Pete Wilson
R-Cad
Anti-bias bill shields disabled in landmark vote
The Senate passed a broad anti discrimination bill protecting disabled Americans including many AIDS victims in employment and access to public facilities. It defines disability widely and excludes sexual orientation from coverage, sending the measure to the House for expected approval and a presidential signature. Critics warn of costs and potential legal issues while supporters call it an emancipation proclamation for the disabled.
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House
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Committee On Labor and Human Resources
Jesse Helms
Syracuse proposes $2.635 billion city school budget
Mayor Thomas Young unveils a city and school district plan totaling 2.635 billion for next year. The average Syracuse homeowner would face a 36.63 dollar tax increase, with a proposed tax rate of 1.399 per 1000 and a total property tax take of 613 million, up 13 percent from this year. The budget drops Hancock Airport funding as landing fee negotiations proceed and a separate airport budget is planned.
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Syracuse
Kenneth Mokrzycki
Cty
Hancock Airport
Ar Imes
Theity
Arimes
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