Sucker bet against Onondaga gambling parlor plan
Opinion piece argues against a Syracuse off track betting parlor, led by Dick MacPherson. It contends city and county taxpayers gain little while a few connected operators profit, linking the issue to OnCenter needs and Vera House fundraisers. It urges skepticism toward promises of public benefit and warns of government vulnerability to special interests.
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Onondaga County
Dick MacPherson
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Bennett Companies
Hove Syracuse
Vernon Downs
MacPherson
Ras Ae Ameen
Mac
Vera House
Federal court backlog sparks calls for action
The Syracuse region faces a severe backlog in the U S District Court for the Northern District of New York with nearly three thousand cases awaiting action. The piece cites promotions retirements and slow confirmations, noting three nominees awaiting approval and urging Moynihan and D Amato to push the process and restore swift justice.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
U.S. District Court
District of
New York
Binghamton
Utica
Watertown
Albany
Ulster County District
Michael Kavanagh
Thomas Whalen III
District
Moynihan
Alfonso D'Amato
Justice Swift and Sure
Nonpartisan regional purchasing plan urged for county and city
A Syracuse area discussion led by County Executive Nick Pirro and Mayor-elect Roy Bernardi proposes the county assume city purchasing after a three month study. The plan aims to save money, involve towns and school districts, and create a nonpolitical regional center run by professionals to prevent future misuse.
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Nick Pirro
Roy Bernardi
Syracuse
DOL Municipaallies
Iily
Pirro
Edward F. Ryan
WPIX Program Blackouts Prompt Carmel Daino Concerns
Carmel Daino voices frustration over FCC blackout rules that have muted WPIX programming in the past year. She cites missed Yankee baseball and other paid shows, urging steps to prevent future blackouts and preserve the station’s lineup.
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WPIX
Carmel Daino
Syracuse
Dignity in Death Editorial Attacks Abortion Policy
The Herald American editorial condemns the medical examiner removal for alleged body part mishandling while arguing abortion harms the living. It claims society berates abuses against the dead yet tolerates daily abortions, accusing political correctness of denying living dignity.
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Herald American
Medical Examiner
Mitchell
Onondaga County
Erik Mitchell
Stop the blame game focus on health solutions
Eleanor K. Peterson of the Association of Life Underwriters argues for health reform based on health-care solutions rather than blaming the insurance industry. She urges presenting all viable ideas to the public for informed, prudent decisions that protect families and businesses.
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Health-isurance Agenta
Eleanor K. Peterson
Association of Life Underwriters
Syracuse
Readers invited to send letters to editor in Syracuse paper
The newspaper calls for succinct legible letters and requires a daytime phone number for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. Submissions may be edited for length and should be mailed to P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or submitted by phone at 315 470 2027. questions to 315 470 2235.
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