Health Commissioner Siller under fire over jail care failures
A harsh critique targets Onondaga County Health Commissioner James Miller for leadership lapses amid jail medical neglect. The piece accuses him of avoiding confrontation with Sheriff Dillon, concealing insulin omission in Joseph Flores's death, and failing to challenge the Medical Examiner’s Office over a decade of controversial actions. It praises a past hepatitis outbreak response but urges renewal of oversight by County Executive Pirro and the legislature.
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James Miller
Sheriff's Department
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John Dillon
Dillon
Miler
Miller
Joseph Flores
Flores
Hick Mitchell
Mitchell
Nicholas Pirro
Pirro
Legislature
Cuba policy change aims for dialogue with Castro
Viewpoint urges easing embargo steps and quiet diplomacy with Cuba. It argues Clinton should pursue incremental reforms tied to moves toward democracy, warning against belligerent rhetoric and calling for dialogue to shape post Castro relations. The piece cites past Cuban arrivals and compares with shifts in other nations.
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Fidel Castro
Castro
Bernard Aronson
inter-American Affairs
Washington Post
United States
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Cuba
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Right to bear arms not obsolete says reader letter
Peter F. Hedgson of Oneida argues the Second Amendment remains vital for self defense and civic balance. He cites historical context, current New York self defense law, and examples of armed citizens deterring crime, urging continued gun rights.
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New York
United States
Alvin York
Audie Murphy
Peter F. Hedgson
Oneida
Fragile democracy and loyal opposition critique
A reader criticizes Republican leaders led by Dole and D’Amato for sidelining loyal opposition in pursuit of political self-interest. The letter argues the democratic system itself is at risk beyond crime bills and healthcare, urging focus on public interest over party gain. The writer cites Syracuse downtown development as a missed opportunity for applying Pyramid Cos. knowledge and government subsidies.
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Fayetteville
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Syracuse
Competition a Simple Fix for High Syracuse Air Fares
Michael Reik argues competition as the economical fix for Syracuse air fares. He says a new entrant like Air West or Southwest Airlines could lower costs, criticizing the $36,000 study by the Common Council as irrelevant. The proposal urges the Syracuse Department of Aviation to pursue airline competition.
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Syracuse
Lion King critics missing point on growth not hate
Beth Stern of North Syracuse argues fans overgeneralize Lion King as violent racist or sexist. She enjoyed the film as entertainment and says earlier Disney films also include scary moments while praising Nala and Simba's mother for bravery and growth themes.
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Scar
Beth Stern
North
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
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