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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1997
Page
9
City and county leaders back a plan to consolidate Syracuse and Onondaga County purchasing, promising about 600,000 in annual savings. If approved, a public referendum would go on the November ballot. council Democrats voice concerns over loss of city control, urging debate before voters decide.
Van Buren Assessor Marc Michalet argues the New York Thruway rest stops lose tax revenue. He estimates building and land value at 1.2 million with 360,000 tax exempt as state property and seeks a share of the receipts from fast food franchises now operating on the highway. The issue hinges on Public Authorities Law exemptions for Thruway property and operations versus franchise property.
A Virginia prosecutor ruled that pouring accelerant and setting a cadet’s clothes on fire does not qualify as assault. The decision targets two women cadets enrolled at the Citadel last year, arguing hazing laws don’t apply as they weren’t seeking to join a fraternity or sorority. Critics fault the interpretation and call for a grand jury review while federal probes continue.
A Syracuse reader argues that Arabic outlets published a Aug. 1 statement by President Arafat condemning terror and stressing peace while U.S. and Israeli actions undermine trust. The letter urges U.S. condemnation of Israeli steps and broader aid to Palestinians to sustain a peace effort.
A letter from Anthony W. Petrov of North Syracuse argues New York Medicaid spending is excessive relative to California and Texas. He contends hospital taxes inflate federal reimbursement and that state social spending must align with national levels to stop job losses, criticizing Clinton line-item veto logic.
Syracuse and Onondaga County press the need for ISTEA funding to support highway improvements. The call stresses Step 21 reducing local control and seeks money for shoulder repair bike lanes and pedestrian walks to improve road safety. Roy G. Hammarstrom.
A longtime donor urges WCNY to replace staff fund drives with taped or live citizen testimonials from diverse local groups. He argues the public owns WCNY, that ads are rising, and that voluntary speakers would strengthen pledges and community involvement without relying on staff pitches. He doubts the station will adopt the idea.
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