The Fatal Mistake Alcohol Fatalities in Central New York
The Herald Journal recounts a year-end review of alcohol related accidents that killed neighbors. The piece stresses human tragedy behind the numbers and spotlights Mark Wightman, 25, who died after a Route 20 crash with a state police car. It urges readers to learn from the stories and consider safer choices.
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Herald-Journal
New York
Onondaga County
John LaParo
Scott Scanlon
Mark Wightman
Pompey
Maurice Wightman
Scanlon
Improved Television Signal Debate Spurs Public Cost Concerns
The piece argues a shift from analog to digital TV could make 220 million sets obsolete and cost consumers up to 187 billion, with potential 100 billion from auctioning new channels. It critiques industry influence, notes limited real viewer gains, and invites public feedback to FCC Chair Reed Hundt while urging citizens to contact lawmakers.
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U.S
United States
Frank Greve
Knight-Ridder
Japan
Korea
Public Treasury
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Reed Hundt
International Radio and Television Society
Hundt
M.st. NW
Washington, D.C
Manlius Surplus Reflects Fiscal Prudence and Stability
Manlius town fiscal policy relies on a surplus to cushion unexpected costs and stabilize taxes. The 1996 general fund budget is 5.32 million with about 742 thousand projected surplus after applying 458 thousand from 1995’s surplus to reduce the 1996 tax. The board warns against starting 1996 with excess funds that cannot cover contingencies, citing lawsuits, bridge failures, and potential state aid cuts.
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Manlius
State Department of Audit and Control
Little League
Richard L. Lowenberg
Lowenberg
Barbara Davison
Manlius Officials Scrutinized Amid Reform Push
Town of Manlius faces growing skepticism over government practices including hidden surpluses and patronage as residents prepare for upcoming elections. Critics urge voters to recall past missteps and demand accountability from Republican leaders while debates on a new medical complex intensify scrutiny.
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Manlius
OAH Autidiea
Thomas J. George
Town of
Democratic Committee
Minog
Government Shutdown Critique From Federal Workers Leader
Arlen C. Fretwell executive vice president of Local 3342 AFGE urges Walsh to end congressional stalemate. He warns hundreds of thousands face unpaid or reduced pay and services as Dec 22 pay was halved, urging action now to avoid hostage tactics and resume government work.
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U.S
James T. Walsh
Congress
Aptes
White House
Arren C. Fretwell
American Federation of Government Employees
Syracuse
Mulvey to Sanford: Irony in accusing honesty loss over lake plan
In a letter to Onondaga County Legislature chairman Bill Sanford Mulvey argues the county plan for Metro’s wastewater needs to meet federal Clean Water Act standards. He says confusion between the court order and lake cleanup hampers public understanding and urges focus on a cost effective Metro plan that helps the local economy.
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Herald-Journal
Bill Sanford
Onondaga County
State Department of Environmental Conservation
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Quondaga Lake
Metro
New York State
Brefore
Metro Com
Tully
Nols
THY P. Mulvey
Onondaga Lake Cleanup Corp
Syracuse
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Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
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Timothy P. Atseff
L. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Maurice ‘Wightman
Clach
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Mulvey
Sanford
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