Public scrutiny urged in Miller reappointment debate
The Onondaga County Health Commissioner nominee Dr James Miller faces public questioning before confirmation four days after a critical state report on jail care. Lawmakers should demand explanations on Joseph Flores death infant mortality rabies and hepatitis issues plus the medical examiner chaos before his four year term begins.
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Nicholas Pirro
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Erik Mitchell
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The Only Legitimate Haitian Leader Aristide Must Be Supported
Opinion argues the United States must back exiled Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide as the freely elected leader. It rejects deals with military rulers, condemns sanctions against Haiti, and urges U.S. respect for Haiti’s democratic choice and path to prosperity on Haitians’ terms.
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide
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Haiti
U.S
Raoul Cedras
U.N
South Africa
Hanti
County budget woes blamed for deputy crash
The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department and spokesperson Bob Burns face claims budget cuts and hiring freezes led to a Sunday night car crash near LaFayette as Deputy Richard McCarron responded to a death by own action threat in Marcellus. He was not seriously injured. Burns criticizes taxpayers while suggesting jail deputies received 2000 each to settle a labor dispute, proposing reallocation to add road deputies.
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Richard McCarron
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Marcellus
Sheriff's Department
Jamesville
Personal decision on parenthood remains private
Letter responds to a December Herald-Journal piece on childless couples. It argues life meaning comes from personal purpose, cites Leslie Lafayette, defends childfree choice, and urges readers to trust inner guidance over others opinions or workplace pressures. It emphasizes parenting joy and spiritual perspective.
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Leslie Lafayette
Train shootings suspect violated state gun rules
A Saundra Smokes column notes the Long Island train shooter waited the 15 days but entered New York with a gun lacking a New York permit and points out further violations amid a debate on gun control. The piece recalls IL as an early citizen who fired against tyranny.
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New York City
Heid's community role highlighted by Plainer family
Residents of Syracuse are reminded of Heid's ongoing commitment to the area through the Plainer family. They support quality of life by aiding organizations including the American Diabetes Association, CNY Girl Scouts, Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, and Ste. Marie among the Iroquois.
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Heids
Heid
Syracuse
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Ifey Save
AIDS quilt teaches compassion and creativity in face of loss
The author reflects on the AIDS quilt's lessons about compassion and creativity, noting survivors and the deceased see God as loving. She cites Central New York's struggle with intolerance, and thanks those who helped bring the exhibit to Syracuse.
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Central New York
Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt display in Syracuse praised
Thank you to People Who Care for bringing the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt to Syracuse. Linda DeGroff and the host committee deserve credit for a successful community event that touched thousands of visitors and mobilized education on HIV prevention. Eileen Ponto.
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Syracuse
Linda DeGroff
Eileen Ponto
Clinton’s first year sparks tax and health care backlash
Critics denounce the Clinton administration as its first year ends citing the largest tax increase in history, feared job losses, and a government run health care proposal covering about 15 percent of GNP. They warn of moral decline and unsafe handling of international crises abroad.
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Somalia
Bosnia
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Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The paper invites succinct legible letters with day time telephone numbers and notes unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published. It reserves editorial rights for length. Mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) 470-2027 for home computer submissions and (318) 470-2235 for questions.
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