Electronic monitoring debate prompts Pataki action
A state Court of Appeals ruling against electronic home confinement spurred legislative fix and urges Gov. Pataki to sign the bill. Advocates cite cost savings and continued rehabilitation while opponents warn against overuse and misapplication in drunken driving and juvenile cases.
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George. Pataki
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Probation Department
Robert Ceaplicki
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Solvay mayor tied to disputed tree removal dispute
Onondaga County DA steps in over trees cut next to mayor Mario DeSantis home tennis court, sparking conflict with Gregory and Anita Giovannini. Police and village court faced criticism as dead trees remain, with parties urging private settlement or legal action.
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Solvay
Mario DeSantis
DeSantis
Onondaga Lake
Gregory
Anita Giovanni
Giovaninis
Tres
Anita Giovanini
Knights of Columbus Offer Nativity Display Solution
A Syracuse creche dispute finds a peaceful path as Knights of Columbus Council 191 propose placing a public creche on Clinton Square without using city funds. The display would be on city property, after a lawsuit claimed constitutional concerns over church state separation. The Knights emphasize respect for beliefs and non endorsement.
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Knights of Columbus Council
Syracuse
Clinton Square
Carol Hlewski
Knights
Jesus, Mary and
Joseph
Advocates call for role in shock therapy decisions
A July 14 demonstration at St. Joseph's Hospital highlights concerns over electroshock treatment in mental health care. The article notes 43 patients received shocks last year, questions consent practices, and urges advocate access to the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program to protect patient rights and informed choice.
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Mental Patients Liberation Alliance
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Denise Jochem-Robertson
St. Joseph's
Jochem- Robertson
Ms. Jochem-Robertson
Lara Sure
CPEP
Syracuse editorials honor Iroquois leaders and coverage
A Syracuse reader commends the newspaper for its respectful coverage of the return of wampum to the Onondaga and the passing of the Tadadaho of the Iroquois Confederacy. The letter from State Senator Nancy Larrain Hoffmann lauds the press for educating Central New Yorkers about Iroquois history and fostering understanding.
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Syracuse
Tadadaho
New
Nancy Larraine Hoffmann
Prayer in schools urged to curb societal decay
Emily Dimicco of Liverpool argues that restoring prayer in schools could reduce crime and violence, blaming lenient penalties, media influence, and the removal of school prayer for a dangerous world where kids harm kids and the elderly fear streets. The letter cites crime, drugs, and disintegrating social norms as justification.
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Ayers
Emily Dimicco
Liverpool
Summertime musings on the library and human talk
MARJORIE LISSON reflects on how libraries remain inviting during summer. She recalls helpful librarians guiding readers without technology, stressing person to person exchange, the charm of old habits, and the joy of reading amid seasonal pleasures and Olympic distractions.
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Home
DeWitt Library
Marjorie Lisson Syracuse
Abortion and SIDS smoke debate in Herald American
A Sunday editorial contrasts SIDS and cigarette dangers with abortion, arguing that tobacco exposure kills about 60 percent of SIDS deaths while abortion kills many more unborn babies. The writer cites Dr. Fleming and notes irony in condemning smoking yet supporting abortion.
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Herald American Sunday
Peter Fieming
Letters Policy For Readers To Submit
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. They should be succinct and legible with the writer's address and daytime telephone number. Unsigned letters are not published. The right to edit letters for length is reserved. Mail to Letters to the Editor Herald Journal, P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. Fax 470-3019. Questions call 315-470-2235. To hear a de am ryan Vat bemena Stavsre.
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