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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1997
Page
5
In Syracuse, four lame-duck councilors including Hartnett and O Connell joined a 7-2 vote to back a $30 million Avenue for the Arts project. Critics say it hides costs and lacks public hearings. Critics warn taxpayers will bear the risks as plans devalue school assets.
In the United States and abroad Muslims enter the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting discipline and spiritual reflection. The piece notes rising anti Muslim sentiment, threats to mosques, a vandalized Islamic sculpture near the White House, and calls for understanding of Islam as a faith of justice and peace practiced by 1.2 billion people.
The piece accuses Governor Pataki of using state funds for campaign ads praising New York’s economy. It claims the spots serve re election purposes, funded by fundraisers and transfers from U S Senator Al D Amato, not taxpayer money. It cites housing, tuition, transit, and property tax concerns as evidence of economic woes. Kodak job cuts are noted the same day as a campaign trip.
The Herald American series on Home Health Aide services by Marilyn Pinsky omits Self Directed Personal Services SDPS started over five years ago with County Executive Nicholas J Pirro support. It lets families and consumers hire and supervise their own home care assistants enabling self direction of care.
Residents complain that graffiti drug houses and neglected sidewalks persist as mayoral critiques focus on park conditions. They note Walnut Park sidewalks potholed and trees overgrown while budget decisions limit park upkeep, questioning why working people retirees and the disabled face delays in necessary repairs.
The writer notes SDPS is funded by Medicaid and not for everyone yet many users are very happy. It highlights ability to choose workers schedule hours hire back-up staff and ensure consistent coverage. The service is described as life changing and sought to be part of broader services.
Clayton E. Andrews Jr argues in a letter that while Saddam Hussein bears blame for Iraq's suffering, so do the United States and other UN members supporting sanctions. He criticizes oil interests, military spending, and argues sanctions harm both American and Iraqi children while claiming vast stockpiles of WMDs remain.
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