Council backs deal to save Syracuse hotel dispute
In Syracuse the Common Council pressured Joseph Murphy to sign a secured repayment plan for the Hotels at Syracuse Square. They require a mortgage with the city and hold potential foreclosure leverage if Murphy defaults, while Tokyo bank funds the project’s first lien. The outcome could decide the fate of the convention center and a replacement hotel.
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Syracuse
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Harrigan
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Lanagtamt Vertesem
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Tokyo Bank
Tokyo
Nicholas Pirro
Phoenix
Common Council
No Deals On Hostages Now And In The Future
Editorial argues that hostage taking in the Middle East should not be traded for concessions. It notes the Polhill release without U.S. concessions, questions Iran and Syria’s roles, and states any hostage freedom should be complete and tied to accountability. The piece urges continued firm stance while signaling potential diplomacy with Rafsanjani if hostages are freed.
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Middle East
United States
Robert Polhill
Iran
Polhill
Hashemi Rafsanjani
Rafsanjani
Merck Leads Medicaid Discount Push with State Limits
CHEERS to Merck for offering discounted prices to Medicaid patients, but only in states that ease restrictions on Medicaid reimbursements to doctors prescribing its pricier drugs. JEERS to Reebok for a controversial bungee jumping ad. Fox and ABC declined to air it, arguing audiences may imitate risky stunts.
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Merck and Co
Merck
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ABC
Bush education leadership praised by Syracuse letter
Michael Marge of Syracuse University defends President Bush as an education leader noting Bush convened governors to focus on improving U S education and argues it is wrong to shift funds from defense to education. He counters Salant’s critique and urges a national plan with state participation.
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George Bush
Syracuse Herald American
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Bush
United States
New York State
Sobol
Mr. Salant
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Michael Marge
Syracuse University
Smoking law ignored in public space at Wegmans
A shopper at Great Northern Wegmans on April 16 reports a woman lighting a cigarette inside the store. The writer, a non-smoker, vents frustration at enforcement and management response, arguing laws against public smoking are ineffective without action.
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Great Northern Wegman
Le Moyne College study day explores Iroquois Jesuit relations
TOM SULLIVAN reports on Le Moyne College hosting a study symposium on Iroquois Haudenosaunee and Jesuit relations. The event addressed stereotypes, urged calm dialogue, and called for broader involvement by Central New York institutions to foster cultural understanding.
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le Moyne College
North America
New York
National Council of Jewish Women voices opposition to Idaho abortion ruling
The council condemns Idaho Maryland and Guam anti choice measures that redefine life at conception. It says forced physician decisions harm health services and burden doctors. It argues travel for abortion mocks Roe v Wade and ignores women's needs. Marlene Sallerson remarks as VP.
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National Council of Jewish Women
Idaho
Maryland
Guam
Supreme Court
Marlene Sallerson
Greater Syracuse
Why early 11 p.m. news beats 6 p.m. for sick viewers
Frank Lawrence of Syracuse argues that television stations favor the 11 p.m. news broadcast, ignoring the needs of ill or asleep viewers who watch earlier. He contends this is discriminatory and urges consideration of more inclusive scheduling.
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Frank Lawrence
Syracuse
Readers urged to send letters to editor for publication
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit brief letters on public issues. unsigned letters with unverifiable authorship are not published, but identity may be withheld for compelling reasons. include daytime phone number. space limits and edits apply. technical submission details provided.
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