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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1998
Page
1
Tonight a few showers and a thunderstorm roll through. Wednesday brings part to mostly sunny skies, cooler with a low around 52. Thursday offers ample sunshine, followed by a high near 76 and a low around 34. Friday stays sunny with a pleasant high, while Saturday turns partly sunny, breezy with a chance of a shower, high about 76 and a low near 56.
County Executive Nicholas Pirro unveils a proposed 1999 budget with a small tax levy decrease and about a dozen job cuts. The plan aims to lower the tax rate in Syracuse and mine towns, focusing cuts in dense areas while keeping most of 1998 levels. Social services target savings as fewer on public assistance. two recent hits include the loss of textbook sales tax revenue totaling about $750,000 annually.
A local proposal suggests a modest tax rate reduction and the elimination of 12 positions. The measure aims to ease taxpayer burden while restructuring staffing levels to align with budget priorities. Supporters cite potential savings and smoother operations, while opponents seek stronger assurances on services.
County Executive Nicholas Pirro seeks to cut the levy again in 1999 after years of increases and cites that over half of local college students are nonresidents. The plan saves students money but shifts costs to the county while disaster costs from Labor Day will be covered partly by state and federal reimbursements, leaving at least $2 million unbudgeted.
Washington reports that Clinton grand jury testimony could be released as part of the impeachment review, with Democrats opposing a videotaped Aug 17 appearance. Independent Counsel Starr says Clinton lied about the Paula Jones case. Democrats urge direct accountability and straight talk over legal technicalities. The House Judiciary Committee will decide on an impeachment inquiry after more Starr material is made public.
SU stars Cory Bowen and Will Allen are out for two weeks with injuries. The setback impacts the team during crucial district play as medical staff assess recovery timelines and lineup options.
After Labor Day storm damaged Fowler High School, Grant Middle School will host Fowler’s 1,100 students in the afternoon. Grant will start at 7:15 a.m. and dismiss at 11:40 a.m. with revised schedules and no lunch, until Fowler reopens by Oct. 5.
The Herald's Journal reports former Alabama Governor George Wallace will lie in state in the state capital for 24 hours with funeral services planned for Wednesday. Japan's oldest twins reach 106 and remain active. A judge rules for a mother who resists anti AIDS drugs for her HIV infected son. A Chinese city requires a marriage deposit to control population. Superstation wins cable rights to Seinfeld reruns. Undercover police to patrol in Amish buggies.
E Mobil hauled the last of its oil from the inner Harbor area in a move that clears another obstacle to redevelopment. The update follows a pattern of local economic shifts tied to urban renewal plans.
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