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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1995
Page
6
OCRRA faces scrutiny for waste and mismanagement as audits loom and a $15 million surplus aims to reduce incinerator tipping fees. Homeowners are urged to shop around private haulers, compare prices, and push for savings to avoid higher bills. One resident saved $56 a year by negotiating with a different hauler.
Fran McBarron of Clay writes an editorial critiquing street hoops confiscations. He shares a personal account of hazards from hoops placed near the street, noting children and cyclists risk, urging safer placement and questioning enforcement. He argues many hoops are properly set farther from roads and suggests moving hazards to backyards.
The Herald Journal reports Syracuse's aging sanitary and storm sewer system causes untreated sewage to flow into streams feeding Onondaga Lake during heavy rains and snowmelt. After a century of pollution, the county approves a facility to hold overflow sewage for treatment at the Metropolitan Sewage Treatment Plant.
Virginia Armstrong comments on Mike Schmidt Hall of Fame dedication speech. She opposes Rose’s Hall election, cites betting on his sport and autograph sales as reasons. Syracuse and Virginia context noted along with Bird feeder advice from J Ashley Manhus urging extra summer care.
Lawmakers weigh broader IRA income limits and new tax free five year accounts to spur long term savings. Proposals would aid middle income families non working spouses and workers without pension plans while allowing penalties tax free withdrawals for college tuition first homes medical costs or unemployment. Bipartisan support grows as House backs American Dream Savings Account with Senate deliberations underway.
Meantime local producers split on tougher meat inspection rules. Syracuse area turkey producer backs stricter standards while other meat groups and STOP urge stronger limits after reports of E coli and pesticide residues. The public asks for clearer farmer support or explanation from lawmakers.
The Herald Journal Herald American invites succinct letters with a verifiable author and daytime phone number. Unsigned or unverifiable pieces are not published. Mail to Letters to the Editor P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call 315 470 2027 for electronic submission guidance.
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