Audit slams Onondaga Mental Health funds management
A harsh two month audit by County Comptroller Jeremiah Hayes finds careless handling in the Onondaga Mental Health Department. Some accounts were overstated by 860000 while others were understated by 286000, with 32000 in state aid used improperly. The report urges a top to bottom review, corrective action, and future follow up to prevent waste of public money.
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David Brownell
South Seas
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Protection Racket No Money for Missile Defense
The piece critiques a renewed push in Congress for a space based missile defense system, calling it a Cold War relic and noting the high costs, dubious science, and potential boost to defense contractors while arguing deterrence and existing arms control are safer. It highlights quotes from Rep. Curt Weldon and Rep. David Skaggs and questions political motives and taxpayer burdens.
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China
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Soviet Union
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Transplant Games honor living donors and donors families
Donna Grazul recalls attending the 1998 U S Transplant Games in Columbus Ohio with 10 other Central New York transplant recipients. More than 1500 transplant participants showcased life after surgery and paid tribute to living donors and donor families. A new Organ and Tissue Donation postage stamp was unveiled by the U S Postal Service to raise awareness.
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New York
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Niagara Mohawk and Bell Atlantic Ad Debate Sparks Dissent
Baldwinsville resident John Surlock criticizes utility ads as wasteful and unnecessary for ratepayers. The letter questions why monopolies advertise and argues for price comparisons and consumer choice.
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Bell Atlantic
Ajax
John Surlock
Baldwinsville
Strange priorities and the tale of big wise men
A long true story contrasts powerful leaders with neglected children. It argues the Big Wise Men obsess over costly space toys while many children lack food and medicine. The piece ends with a call for mercy and a biblical warning.
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Syracuse
Safety first in Niagara Mohawk ice storm recovery
Samuel J. Gualardo notes early involvement of Safety Department in restoration, PSC recommendations to codify it, and a deadly contractor incident investigated by OSHA with no citations. He praises the workforce for facing heavy hazards and restoring power quickly and safely in the North Country.
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State Public Service Commission
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Samuel J. Gualardo
Corporate Safety & Health
Niagara Mohawk Syracuse
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