Prague IMF World Bank summit quiet after protests
Prague woke to quiet streets after a night of police helicopters and street clashes as hundreds of anti capital protests targeted banks and a McDonald’s. The three day IMF World Bank meeting opened Tuesday with Trevor Manuel calling protests a pity and noting lenders aid the world’s poor rather than harming them.
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Consumer confidence edges up in September
The Conference Board says its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 1419 in September from 1408 in August, edging higher despite higher energy costs and trailing the record 1447. Analysts had expected a reading near 141.5, with optimism tempered by inflation indicators.
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New York comptrollers seek meeting with AT&T chief
New York State Comptroller H Carl McCall and City Comptroller Alan Hevesi demand a face to face talk with AT&T CEO C Michael Armstr ong to discuss strategies to reverse a stock slide that has cut the company's value by over 50 percent.
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Regional leaders named for Central New York nonprofit and business roles
Meses W Jolie K Hosler of Syracuse named director of special events in the Central New York Region of the American Walter Society. She will manage Syracuse events for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Relay for Life and coordinate Daffodil Days. Marvin Reed named interim executive director at CNY Works, overseeing a one stop service and training center for job seekers and employers. Paul A Sampson named president of O Keefe and Associates Inc., executive search firm for Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial clients. Chester D Amond receives 1999 trustee leadership award for leadership at Syracuse China and Health Alliance of Central New York.
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Syracuse Newspapers seeks property tax break for new press hall
The Syracuse Newspapers seek a parcel tax exemption on a 39.5 million addition at Clinton Square and North Salina Street to house a new press and packaging lines. They propose a payment in lieu of taxes in year one and staged increases over 10 years, with full taxes after year ten, plus a sales tax exemption on construction materials.
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Mr Shop expands with two new stores in Central New York
Joel Shapiro opens Jet Black in Center Armory, a 2,500 sq ft space, and a second Mr Shop nearby DeWitt, reviving a family menswear presence rooted in Shoppingtown. Jet Black offers designers like Hugo Boss Versace Ralph Lauren Polo and will debut with an opening night party.
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Top court delays Microsoft antitrust ruling in win for company
The Supreme Court sent the Microsoft case to a federal appeals court delaying a breakup decision for years. Justice Breyer dissented urging immediate review as the case impacts a rapidly changing tech sector. Ballmer pushed for a speedy resolution while DOJ aims to expedite the argument process.
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Sports Zone moves into Westvale Plaza Geddes
Sports Zone opens in Westvale Plaza replacing Skate N Place, relocating from Burnet Avenue Syracuse after 3.5 innings of play. Tom Mostax and Dick Woodridge lead a team of coaches for baseball and softball training ages 8 to 18, offering seasons of pitching, fielding, catching and hitting with instructors from professional and college backgrounds. Poor Richard's Pub closes at Camillus Mall, owned by Richard and Linda Drew. Richard Drew died in April. Readers react with letters and emails about Chili's in DeWitt and Starbucks relocation efforts.
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