New Lockup Clash Risks City County Jails
The Syracuse and Onondaga County dispute over housing unarraigned prisoners at the Justice Center prompts calls for a statesmanlike settlement. City threaten to run their own lockup if rates stay high, arguing current costs exceed actual needs. Suburban districts avoid fees. night court could cut expenses but needs state action. Officials urged to cooperate for all residents and public funds.
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Discrimination suit aims to make racism costly nationwide
The Justice Department filed suit against Adam's Mark for charging Black patrons higher prices and segregating them. The case cites Daytona Beach during Black College Reunion events, with other instances of racial bias in malls and at Denny's. Government seeks to deter discrimination by raising costs and public accountability.
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Adam's Mark
Daytona Beach
Adam’s Mark
Buffalo
Walden Galleria
Pyramid of Syracuse
Denny's Restaurant
Florida
Gifts of surrender and recovery in alcoholics and families
A reflection on recovery from alcoholism during Christmas season. The piece notes how parents confront their children's drinking and how reaching out for help can transform fear into opportunity. It highlights the dual paths of alcoholics and their families toward acceptance, renewal, and personal emptiness filled by healing, with Dag Hammarskjold's prayer as a closing beacon.
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Paul Curtin
Alcohol Services Inc
Syracuse
New York State
Trail completion near Onondaga Lake spurs county action
A letter urges the county to finish the Onondaga Lake trail project funded by Allied Signal and $1.2 million state investment. It notes bridges over the Thruway and Bear Trap Creek and argues completion would improve access from all points north of the lake park. The writer, John E. Garland of Baldwinsville, cautions planners not to delay final segments.
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Onondaga Lake
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Onondaga Lake Park
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John E. Garland
Baldwinsville
Y2K readiness and expert voices in Syracuse area
In June Syracuse area experts including State Emergency Management Office Carrier Corp Niagara Mohawk and Syracuse University offered reassuring views on Y2K readiness. One expert warned the biggest risks may come from human action while noting many problems should be fixed by Dec 15. James P Hart North Syracuse comments.
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Syracuse University
Syracuse News
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Syracuse
Deterrent Letter on Theft Detected in Camillus
A Camillus letter urges harsh penalties to deter theft after arrests. The writer asks officials to “throw the book at them” to set a strong example and generate more public opinion on the issue.
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RE Rosenberger Camillus
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