TIME TO CHANGE ETHICS LAW ON Pyramids LOopholes in focus
The Commission on Government Integrity urges broad ethics reform after its Poughkeepsie probe into Pyramid Cos. funding of the 1985 town board races. It recommends tighter contribution limits, prohibition of corporate donations, stronger distributor disclosure, Open Meetings Law changes, and penalties including pension forfeiture for felonies related to official duties. It argues hearings and swift action are needed, naming Open Meetings exemptions and ballot access as targets.
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John Feerick
Commission
Pyramid Cos
Poughkeepsie
Pyramid
Feenick
Pyramd
Thomas Spargo
New York State
Commission On Government Integrity
Commission On Integrity
Store Scanners And The Price Tag Dilemma
State agriculture inspectors found 32 of 33 supermarkets had scanners mispricing items due to operator programming. Stores avoid marking prices on items, arguing labor costs, and Wegmans refused fines. The piece urges adherence to price-label rules while seeking system changes.
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State Department of Agriculture
Pers
Wegmans
Opec
Dutcu Bawlig
Cedarvale family saves two from icy creek after crash
The Beckemans of Navarino spotted an upside down car in Cedarvale Creek while Christmas tree shopping. Gene Beckerman Jr Bonnie Kristopher and Kimberly stopped to help breaking ice and aiding two trapped occupants Michael Kanasola 21 and Daniele Curtis 15 until rescue teams arrived. The two survived thanks to the family’s actions and the ice cold water.
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Beckemans
Navarino
Cedarvale
Compassion
Gene Beckerman Jr
Bonnie
Kristopher
Kimberly
Cedarvale Creek
Beckeman
Onondaga
Michael Kanasola
Tanner Road
Daniele Curtis
Kanasola
Curtis
Windows on our World program supports downtown art display
Kenneth M Morley and Lyn Simmer discuss the Windows on our World program in Syracuse. They praise Downtown Committee WSYR Radio and 12 corporate sponsors for funding and staging art installations across three locations. Seven local artists have contributed, transforming spaces with storefront windows and related events.
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Downtown
Den
Wsyr Radio
Syracuse
Vision Pioneer Development Company
Quinlivan Prerik & Krause
Blue Cross& Blue Shield
CNY
Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
Costello Cooney
Lyn Simmer
Nurses Demand Fairer Contract From Onondaga County
Onondaga County nurses say their June 1989 contract expired and the county offers 4 percent with 5 percent for long-term staff. They staff the Public Safety Building and Jamesville inmates, run hepatitis clinics, immunizations, and home care in low income, high crime areas, noting starting pay gaps and rising demand.
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Onondaga County
UMC
Public Safety
Jamesville
Students Against Driving Drunk promote sober holidays in Cicero
A Onondaga County initiative by Cicero-North Syracuse High School SADD club educates peers and communities about dangers of drinking and driving. Last year a skit depicted a senior who nearly killed a friend after beer at a party, with expert input from Richard Griola and support from Newchannels cable TV.
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Aigh School
Onondaga County
Ihe
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
8 ADD
Richard Griola
Cicero
Hiis
Newchannels
Wendy Deuel Thowtis
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