Deputies blamed for mess in Van Buren apartment
Miller says Onondaga County Sheriff's SWAT surrounded his Van Buren apartment after the siege. Scott Peters hid from deputies and surrendered as tear gas filled the basement. Miller estimates $4,000 in damage while officials say the mess was made by someone else. A firefighter described the scene as only moderately disturbed.
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Sixth graders report cocaine use in national survey
A national survey of sixth to twelfth graders estimates about 690000 students used cocaine last year and around 223000 used it weekly or daily. The PRIDE study did not provide a margin of error. Cigarette smoking rose across all grades surveyed.
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Colombian doctors killed in Cartagena bombing
Reports say two doctors died at a Cartagena hotel during a medical convention after a bombing attributed to drug gang tensions. Colombian marines and police conducted door checks and road searches as authorities pursued leads. A hotel official confirmed the casualties and said responsibility had not been claimed.
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Senate boosts anti drug battle in new funding plan
Senate Democrats move to add 900 million to President Bush's war on drugs, finalizing a tentative agreement to increase the drug control budget to 7.9 billion with cuts to other programs. The plan, backed by Bush in general terms, aims to expand education, treatment and rehabilitation while preserving Social Security and welfare.
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Former Mayor’s Chauffeur Faces Civil Service Dispute
Dani Staff reports on a former Syracuse official, Lee Alexander, whose chauffeur Verone in dispute after leaving mayoral service. Verone, later moved to water department, pressed for higher pay and foreman status. an arbitrator recommended promotion, but he remains a laborer as officials cite civil service requirements.
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