Op Ed Defends Press, Calls Out Onondaga Jail Abuses
The Herald Journal defends its watchdog role and defends publishing jail problems at the Public Safety Building in Onondaga County. It cites inmate deaths, food spoilage, medical delays, mistreatment claims, and staff misconduct as examples, while praising some deputies and urging reforms to prevent wrongful deaths and improve operations.
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Public Safety Building
Onondaga County
David LeBoeuf
Deputy ‘Sheriff's Benevolent Association
LeBoeuf
Clais
Herald-Journal
New York
PSB
Herald American
Joseph Flores
Johnny L. Willams
John Dillon
Williams
Flores
Patrick Lakamp
Sheriff's Department
Racist fliers appear in Auburn area
A local editorial condemns racist fliers found in Auburn area rides pockets of purchased clothing. It cites Georgia pastor Eu gene Hail and Central New York White Pride, notes prior dispersal in Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego counties, and urges public scrutiny and rebuttal of hate.
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Auburn
Syracuse
Georgia
Eugene Hail
New York
White Pride
Cayuga
Onondaga
Oswego
New
Jail deputies deserve fair treatment and respect
A Onondaga Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Association president urges balanced coverage of PSB jail issues. He accuses the newspaper of biased front page headlines and disclosure of confidential medical details, calling for responsible reporting that recognizes deputies face a dangerous, emotionally demanding, and often hostile work environment.
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Onondaga Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association
Bernard Kraft
PSB
Sheriff's Department
Subcontractors Speak Out Over Pyramid Center Fallout
Angela Morasco of Cicero urges a follow up to the Herald American piece on Pyramid School of Development noting how six subcontractors and workers behind Carousel Center faced bankruptcy, lost homes, and eroded self esteem due to unpaid wages, calling for equal voice and accountability.
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Herald American
Pyramid School of Development
Pyramid
Carousel Center
Angela Morasco Cicero
Universal health care for the United States
Carl Baumann argues for universal health care as a societal necessity and national security measure. He contends the US should adopt universal coverage despite cost, noting other democracies have done so and criticizing foes of so called socialized medicine as fear mongers. He concludes it is the right thing to do and must be paid for.
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PSB
Niag- Niagaraara Mohawk
MOHAW
Niagara Mohawk Power
Niagara Mohawk
Jan Maloff
Jamesville
Ick
Carl Baumann Oswego
Readers urged to send letters to editor policy
The paper invites reader letters, requires daytime phone numbers, and will not publish unsigned or unverifiable letters. It reserves editing rights and provides mailing and phone contact for letters to the editor in Syracuse.
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P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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