AWARE panic buttons expand to protect abuse victims
The governor announced a statewide expansion of the Abused Women's Active Response Emergen cy program. Women at risk receive a pendant and panic button to alert police. Since starting in 1993 in Schenectady County, the system has saved lives and expanded to Onondaga and neighboring counties, with plans to cover the entire state.
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Pirro demands performance upgrades from county managers
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas Pirro warned top managers they must adopt his total quality management approach or face job changes. He said evaluations will be tied to new performance contracts by year’s end, stressing attitude and efficiency to curb costs.
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Liverpool High beauty makes top 16 in Miss Teen USA
Congratulations to Aiesha Lee Hendrick of Liverpool who, as a Liverpool High School cheerleader starting her senior year soon, advanced to the top 16 in Miss Teen USA in Las Cruces New Mexico. She spoke about being herself as the key to happiness and encouraged teens.
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I Love Cops Says Syracuse DA in Letter Controversy
The Syracuse district attorney defends his office against critiques by the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association president Jeff Piedmonte. He says the police force is strong but hampered by few who misunderstand duty, and he rebuts claims about a review board, urging unity and noting his long service in protecting the public.
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Criticism of Dole tax cut plan in Herald Journal column
Donald Kaul criticizes Bob Dole for pursuing a tax cut while ignoring the national debt. He argues the plan is unrealistic since Congress would need spending cuts to offset lost revenue. He cites Reagan era deficits and warns the debt will keep growing without broad deficit reduction.
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Attack on ESM salaries sparks district dispute
A heated letter from Donald Paulus criticizes ESM district administrators salaries and retirement incentives. He charges self service and argues four administrators with combined 3.3 million options retire this year to cut future costs. Paulus cites 1995-96 pay of 571 025 and 1996-97 projected 873 500 as evidence of excess.
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Community Letters Policy and Contact Details
The notice lists contact methods for readers to send letters including a phone line and postal address, with instructions on submission by mail or telephone. It mentions specific codes, dates, and a request to keep letters clean and categorized, reflecting local newspaper practices.
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