Court supervisor debate over misconduct ruling echoes concerns
A state Office of Administration decision suspending and docking pay for Baldwinsville court supervisor Weta Hayden prompts questions about accountability in the judiciary. Hayden faced accusations of antisemitic remarks, personal insults, and misconduct while overseeing 55 reporters across multiple counties, with hearings held in secret and details sealed. The sanctions appear light to critics who urge clearer standards and firmer consequences for abuse of authority in government justice work.
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State Office of Administration
Weta Hayden
Baldwinsville
Onondaga
Oswego
Oneida
Lewis
Jefferson
Herkimer
Hayden
Bayden
SIC Finds Bridge Program Inadequate, Overhaul Urged
The State Investigation Commission faults New York bridge inspection and maintenance, says underwater exams needed, cites 10 deaths from the Schoharie Creek Thruway collapse, and criticizes the Disaster Preparedness Commission for glossing over inadequacies. Gov Cuomo weighs next steps, with calls for a comprehensive overhaul.
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State Investigation Commission
Schoharié Creek
SIC
New York State
Schoharie Creek
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Letter to Syracuse park officials on slide and path upkeep
Mary McCaffrey of Syracuse writes that Schiller Park has improved for a while but now shows weeds, trim work, and crumbling Oak Street entrance steps. She loves the park and slide but urges a park walkable by foot and safer paths, suggesting admission if funds are tight.
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Schiller Park
Highland
Oak Street
Mary McCaffrey
Syracuse
Camp High Hopes auction raises funds for boys camp
Camp High Hopes held a successful June 6 auction at DeVaul s Auction Service in Cazenovia. The camp board thanks Charles DeVaul for his building and service and the Syracuse community for support. The letter from director Barbara Benedict notes the community’s major role in making the camp possible and extends thanks from the board.
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DeVaul
Cazenovia
Charles DeVaul
Wine
Syracuse
High Hopes
Public discourse on Billy Blake death penalty case and Judge Bork vote
Community members criticize death penalty reactions to Billy Blake case at Fishkill Prison and urge support for Judge Robert Bork amid abortion politics. Letters from ELEVEN CONCERNED CITIZENS urge senators to back Bork, asserting constitutional interpretation and opposition to Roe v. Wade. Fairport.
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Herald American
Billy Blake
Fishkill Correctional Facility
New York
Bill Blake
Syracuse
Senate
Robert Bork
Bork
U.S. Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Sen
Moynihan
Judge Bork
Robert Toccl Fairport
Valley Field Days Thank Volunteers and Sponsors
Jimmy Sullivan and his class of multiple handicapped children enjoyed Valley Field Days with entertainment provided by the Valley Men's Club and Rochester amusements. Firefighters volunteered to assist the children and the rides were donated. The Sullivan family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who participated.
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Valley Men's Club
Jimmy Sullivan
Jimmy
Rochester
Arart
Syracuse
Leash the owner on pit bull policy urged by kennel group
A dog owner and Onondaga Kennel Association member calls for owner responsibility in dog control and questions proposed pit bull legislation. He urges citizens to contact state assemblymen or senator to influence the issue, arguing dogs reflect their environment.
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Onondaga Kennel Association
Ford raises prices in New York to cover lemon-law costs
Joy Edwards of Sunnyvale Calif voices concern over Ford Motor Company's July price increase in New York, arguing extended warranty costs stem from a court ruling and should be borne by New York buyers. She criticizes antiwar and profanity in film, calling for action from church leaders politicians and movie industry figures.
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State of
New York
Ford
America
Joy Edwards
Sunnyvele
Calif
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