Senate denounces Durenberger over honoraria dispute
The Senate unanimously censured Sen. David Durenberger of Minnesota after finding he took more honoraria than allowed. Colleagues praised him on the floor, delaying the sting with courtesy as they moved to denounce him. The piece argues that without eliminating honoraria, trust in senators remains fragile and hypocritical.
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U.S. Senate
Senate
David Durenberger
Minnesota
Durenberger
Minneapolis
Robert Dole
Dave Durenberger
House of Representatives
Honoraria
Empire State Games return to Syracuse in 10th hosting
One of the nation’s premier amateur sport events returns to Syracuse for the 10th time in 13 years. About 7,250 athletes compete in 28 events from ice hockey to track and field as Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton delivers the opening pep talk.
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Syracuse
ESG
Buffalo
Ithaca
Mary Lou Relion
Herald-Journal
Cheers for transparency on hospital bugs and labor strikes
A reader letter praises St Joseph's Hospital for addressing an operating room and preemie nursery infestation, noting closures and fumigation without coverups while criticizing Gov Mario Cuomo for government intrusion into a labor dispute between New York's Daily News and its unions. It supports FCC like limits on telemarketing and fax ads and applauds Rick Pitino hiring Bernadette Locke as Kentucky's assistant coach, stating duties match male counterparts and signaling more women in coaching roles.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Mario Cuomo
New York
Daily News
News
Syracuse University
New York Knicks
University of Kentucky
Rick Pitino
Pitino
Bernadette Locke
University of Georgia
Kentucky
Downtown improv plan faces tough questions in Syracuse
Dr Frank Meola argues against pricey redesigns noting night use, lighting, hydrants and planters. He proposes $10 million for parking lots, snow removal, tree trimming, sidewalks, Armory Square park, cleaner intersections, day care, and urban improvements in Syracuse.
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Common Council
Armory Square
Midler
James Streets
Frank Meola
M.D
Syracuse
Overpayment to MCI billed as 245 dollars instead of 2 45
February bill for 2 45 paid via pay by phone at Norstar Bank resulted in a 245 overpayment. Documentation including bank letter sent. MCI says it is processing the refund. Customer service unavailable. calls made weekly. Public complaint on billing error and poor service.
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MCI
Norstar Bank
Chiefs Donate Game Tickets To Camp ARCO Trip
Camp ARCO in Cortland County thanks the Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club for ticket donations. The annual field trip to a Chiefs game is a highlight for developmentally disabled youth ages 5 to 21, enriching the summer program. SHARLEEN NILES and LISSA LIPFERT sign as program and administrative directors.
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Camp Arco
Syracuse Chiefs
Chiefs
Cortland County
Syracuse
Sharleen Niles
Arco Lissa Lipfert
Holiday of Lights at Onondaga Lake Park Promoter plans display
Millionaire Glenn Donnelly targets Onondaga Lake Park with a $5 per car light display from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The Onondaga County Parks director confirms plans near completion and a drive path from Salt Museum to Willow Bay, while critics warn the project commercializes a natural site and advocate nature education and preservation.
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Lakeside Park
Glenn Donnelly
Herald American
Donnelly
Onondaga Lake
Onondaga County
Salt Museum
Willow Bay
Geraci
Pinnae Lake Park
Readers urged to submit letters to the editor
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to publish brief letters on public issues. unsigned letters are not published unless authorship can be verified by telephone. include daytime telephone. space limits may prevent publication. letters may be edited for length. instructions for electronic submission via ASCH text and modem details provided.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
Lester
Syracuse Newspapers
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