Albany Tax-Cut Frenzy Faces Political Stalemate
The Albany tax cut drive grows as lawmakers push to trim sales and business taxes while arguing policy should guide changes. Despite 50 proposals, the budget misses April deadline again, with over $78 billion in spending eyed for the year. Both parties seek tax relief for gas, energy, and working poor, but critics warn against back-loading cuts that shift burdens to future leaders.
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Bersani, longtime judge and legislator, dies at 67
Leonard Bersani, a fixture in central New York politics and the Onondaga County Family Court, died Wednesday at 67, months before his planned retirement. He served a decade in the state Assembly before 1980 appointment to Family Court, becoming its senior judge and a respected teacher to colleagues. His work focused on family law, child abuse, and speeding adoptions, with concerns over juvenile delinquency. His colleagues note his legal precision and balanced nature as he touched many lives through the court and community service.
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Syracuse letter worries on urban sprawl and growth
TIM CAPONE, Syracuse, argues against rapid growth and urban sprawl in the Syracuse area, urging preservation of small-town charm and quality of life. He cites population loss, F-M and Fabius Pompey growth, and calls for cautious planning, noting Clinton Square and Armory Square revitalization as positives. He cites real estate and West Side housing decline, and laments loss of neighborhood vitality. He urges solutions without turning Syracuse into New Jersey.
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Fight at J-D High prompts reader backlash to blaming parents
A letter to the editor blasts coverage of a past fight at Jamesville-Dewitt High School, decrying claims of racial tension and weapon threats. The writer urges stricter behavior standards, accountability for disruptive students, and more positive reporting on JD school achievements.
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Debates Rise Over Condom Distribution in Schools
Amanda King quotes divide on teen birth control in schools. supporters say open discussion and protection reduce harm, while opponents frame it as a family matter and warn against normalizing sex. The public weighs parental rights against student health.
Readers urged to submit letters to The Herald
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