OCC must rev up to fuel regional economy
Onondaga Community College faces a 16 percent enrollment drop since 1992 while wages rise 18 percent. A $2 million budget shortfall is feared without trims or new funding. Officials aim to open the Applied Technology Center by 1999 with $15 million from county, federal grants, and $3.4 million in private donations, targeting high technology training aligned with local employer needs.
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Native American Tourism Office Urged for Cultural Exchange
Senator Hoffmann proposes a Native American guided tourism office to authentically tell Haudenosaunee and Six Nations histories. Native leaders urge direct involvement to replace Eurocentric narratives and foster mutual cultural learning with government support.
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Credit unions and banks clash over member rules ruling
A court decision restricting federal credit unions to sponsoring only original employee groups is attacked as unfair by local readers. Citizens argue banks push lawsuits to limit credit union competition, harming fixed income borrowers while urging access to low-cost financial services and broader community programs.
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George A. Mango
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A Son's Tribute To Retiring Superintendent DiFlorio
A son writes about Dr. DiFlorio, long time Syracuse schools superintendent, praising his family values, education focus, warmth, and honest leadership. He credits his father with guiding him through tough times, emphasizing integrity and dedication to children, and wishes him a joyful retirement with a note to go fishing.
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Restricting field bands penalties rally against winners
The letter from John W. Shuron of Syracuse in the Nov 19 Herald Journal argues against forcing winning NY state field bands to perform only in exhibitions next season. He notes sports analogies, defends winners, and praises the effort, teamwork and turnover common to bands, calling all champions in a class winners.
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Talk shows under fire amid sensationalism and harm
A reader argues that talk shows cross ethical lines with extreme segments and stunts. They cite the Jenny Jones murder trial and claim humiliating guests leads to violence. The writer calls for limits on talk show content to prevent further danger.
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Jenny Jones
Jenny
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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