Thruway Chief Steps Aside After Notable Turnaround
Peter Tufo leaves the Thruway Authority at year end after six years guiding progress. The Erie Canal Recreationway plan, a $146 million public-private effort, aims to attract 1.3 million visitors yearly and create 2,000 jobs without state taxes. Syracuse and Central New York stand to gain as the project advances, with Tufo praised for responsible management and service improvements.
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State Thruway Authority
Peter Tuto
Cuomo
Tufo
George Pataki
New York
Upstate
Thruway Authority
Pataki
Syracuse
New York City
Punish-the-parents laws threaten freedom and fairness
The piece argues against fines and jail terms for parents whose children err, labeling such laws intrusive and vague. It cites Louisiana Virginia Oregon cases, warns of constitutional issues, and advocates educating parents and strengthening societal support rather than punishing guardians to curb juvenile misbehavior.
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Louisiana
Lousiana
Virginia
Oregon
Jessi Davidson
Allentown
Davidson
Hoo
Editorial Critique of Racial Hatred and Firings
A Syracuse reader letter condemns hate crimes and calls out media for downplaying black inspired hatred. It argues Nation of Islam and Farrakhan promote anti white and anti Semitic views and urges equal condemnation of all racist murderers regardless of color.
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Farrakhan
Nation of Islam
Herald-Journal
Deborah Matins
Harlem
Richard D. Wilkins
Laurence M. Thomas
Syracuse
Democrats Attack Strategy Blamed on Gingrich and Media
John Mitchell Jr. cites Cal Thomas and the Herald-Journal claiming Democrats plan to demonize Speaker Gingrich with media cooperation. The piece argues the Democrats offer no substantive changes and risk backfiring as voters crave real reforms and leadership.
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The
Herald-Journal
Newt Gingrich
Cal Thomas
Celami
Gingrich
Mwainstream Media
America
Volunteer spirit fills Central New York in season of giving
A young high school student earned money by baby-sitting and found in a newspaper an ad about care for the needy. The season saw hundreds of volunteer hours, baked goods, warm clothing and Christmas Wish List gifts for children. Rescue Mission Executive Director Clarence L. Jordan thanked the community for steadfast care amid uncertain times.
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New York
Cartoonist employs propaganda hints in Medicare cartoon
A cartoon by Ro Frank Cammuso in the December 13 Herald Journal mocks Medicare spending with a caption about Grandma, darkly echoing Nazi and communist propaganda techniques. The piece draws on the debatable framing of a 6 to 7 percent increase as a cut, prompting critique of bias in political cartoons.
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Frank Cammuso
Herald-Journal
Nathan A. Cohen
Mantus
Kathy Lee Gifford Defends Christmas Show In News Paper
A reader rebutts Tom Shales column criticizing Kathy Lee Gifford, praising her Christmas program and public work. The letter defends her character, family privacy, and television contributions, arguing the show reflects high morals and benevolence.
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Herald-Journal
Tom Shales
Kathy Lee Gifford
Kathy Lee
Mr. Shales
Regis and
Readers urged to submit brief letters for publication
Readers are invited to send concise letters with legible handwriting and a daytime phone number. The paper reserves the right to edit for length and print authorship may not be verified. Mailing address is Letters to the Editor, Herald Journal, Syracuse NY 13221.
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Herald- Journal
Herald American
P.O. Box
Syracuse
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Timothy D. Bunn
Timothy P. Atseff
Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Thruway
Ken Hector
Silverton, Ore
North Carolina
NAACP
Kweisi Mfume
Louis Farrakhan
125Th Street
Sharpton
Thomas
John Mitchell Jr, Liverpe
CNY
Clarence L. Jordan
Rescue Mission
Medicare
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