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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1995
Page
10
A lively plea to visit the New York State Fair for 12 days of variety from bustling midways to agricultural pavilions. The piece celebrates New York as a mosaic of cultures, flavors, arts, and entertainment, inviting all to experience the state gathered in one place.
The Herald American reports New York DOT billed drivers or their insurers for $350,000 in sign and state property repairs after accidents in 18 months. DOT cites safety and overtime. insurers push back saying costs raise premiums. Gov Pataki signals possible rule revisions to curb lightening living costs.
East Syracuse Village Board conducted a trial using a two way video system for votes and debates. Trustee Jason Rhoades led the setup to attend a Massachusetts seminar but warns of a growing tech divide in democracy. Government still needs a human touch and face to face debate.
Steven A. Paquette defends the Onondaga County Democratic effort against criticism of cross endorsements. He cites dozens of candidates across the county and highlights Tim Mulvey and Peter Stockmann as key nominees. Paquette argues the party mobilizes grassroots support to counter business as usual and secure a broader slate.
Skaneateles residents clash with truckers over through traffic on state roads. The letter-writer defends truckers after complaints about noise odor and vehicle appearance, arguing roads are shared by all and urging residents to accept mandatory transit as a community burden.
A nostalgic note recalls the Yates and Onondaga hotels once gracing Syracuse and laments their demolition. The writer says more downtown hotels would aid events by housing attendees, urging future consideration.
The community salutes The Rev James H Carey founder of 420 Gifford Street Hospitality House for Youth Inc thanking volunteers for aiding homeless youths. The message notes the organization has contributed for 546 years and acknowledges support for vulnerable adolescents.
Edward Latosek writes that Hennessy and his staff did an excellent job, praising Mayor Bernardi for appointing Richard Hennessy as city court judge. He recalls a grand jury service years ago and endorses the choice as outstanding with an A grade for the mayor.
A columnist denounces midstream party switching as harmful and unprincipled. The piece argues for a rule of law to curb politicians who abandon voters’ choices, warning that frequent jockeying erodes democracy and turns majority rule into a joke.
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