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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1983
Page
8
The Empire State Games open tomorrow at Coyne Field with 6000 athletes competing in 24 sports across 15 sites in and around Syracuse. The event features free opening ceremonies with a modest $2 admission for most events and is lauded as a Central New York success story driven by volunteers.
Syracuse launches Small Residential Vacant Lot Program allowing neighbors to buy 40 foot or narrower city owned plots for 250 to 500 dollars. Council oversight keeps final sale approvals, turning unused land into garden space, buffer zones, and tax rolls while boosting neighborhood pride. About 150 parcels identified. neighbors advised to contact the assessment office if not yet notified.
Lawmakers rail at Reagan policy guidance on charitable car use arguing the nine cent per mile charitable deduction lags behind 20 cent business rate and 20.5 cent government reimbursement. Rep Barbara Mikulski and Senators Armstrong and Duren challenge the disparity urging recognition of true operating costs.
Berger of Minnesota has introduced legislation to allow volunteers to deduct car costs like charities do. The bill would extend the 9 cent a mile deduction to volunteer driving such as Meals on Wheels and rural elderly transport, arguing it boosts volunteering and public service while balancing business and charitable deductions.
A reflective piece laments the demolition of aging houses for progress and laments gentrification. It contrasts wood, craftsmanship, and personal pride in home ownership with planned townhouses and rising slum poverty. It links U.S. politics in Nicaragua, abortion debates, and antiwar protest to broader social justice concerns.
In a Liverpool statement Emily Dimicco explains Jehovah Witnesses object to blood transfusions for religious reasons. She notes no medical objection to care and that nonblood solutions can be used, stressing personal responsibility to obey God while seeking life-saving treatment.
An analysis of Fr. Daley's view and Prof. Bouscaren's letter argues that Sandinista policies are not solely Moscow or Cuba directed and that the church’s stance is not uniformly hostile. It notes internal Sandinista dissent and a church hierarchy split, with clergy across political spectrum and varied postrevolutionary outlooks.
Don A. Cresso of Syracuse defends Rosemary Pooler against a criticism linked to Niagara Mohawk rate hikes. He notes Pooler previously represented consumers against increases and argues the PSC must ensure fair rate adjustments, urging a financial review of the utility and a decision aligned with PSC findings.
The piece urges voters to elect Public Service Commission members during the upcoming election after noting July 21 meetings and hearings. It laments rising utility bill distress and argues state government and elected officials should act more decisively, calling for timely laws.
Aug 3 article notes Onondaga County earns a commendation for ten outstanding accomplishments in homebound transit. Transportation chairman and county Legislature praised 28 active members of Stuck in the House, including Harald Berman, for reaching the goal. TLC Wheelchair Cab Co. provided essential transport to connect homebound residents.
Local official Seary draws criticism after decisions on reforms sparking debate about transparency. Council members urge clarity as residents demand accountability and measurable results from the policy shift.
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