Pataki vows budget reform and open government in Albany
Governor George Pataki demands end to back room budget meetings and a transparent budget process. He warns that without an April 1 deadline the state will not issue interim appropriations except for health and safety, challenging lawmakers from both parties to perform their sworn duties.
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County Legislators urged to push mergers and jail reform
Onondaga County legislators opened with no business and adjourned to Feb 6. The note urges merging county agencies, sharing services with Syracuse City Hall, and cooperation with towns and schools on police, inspections, and maintenance. It calls for oversight of the new jail, avoid costly lawsuits, and explores options for a $32 million Chiefs stadium, including funding and a corporate sponsor.
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Syracuse Common Council In Action Sparks Recall Talk
A reader column criticizes Syracuse Common Council for incompetence and partisanship. It laments meetings missed by Democrats and Republicans and highlights president Susann Panen's party change. The writer proposes independents, retirees, no salary, and reimbursement to reform city governance.
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Community rally backs DePalmer House HIV AIDS shelter
Liberty Resources Inc. thanks Syracuse residents for holiday support to DePalmer House a transitional residence for homeless HIV AIDS clients. Syracuse Stage contributed by sponsoring the Living Tree and rallying donations after performances, with a Giving Tree listing in The Syracuse Newspapers.
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Check charity solicitors misuse of MDA name in fraud
A Tucson reader cites a report about a woman who used the Muscular Dystrophy Association name to solicit funds door to door. The letter urges donors to verify solicitations by requesting identification and contacting the organization before sending gifts.
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Money Should Not Decide Who Has Kids Column
In a column titled Money shouldn't decide who has kids Carl Rowan argues against requiring proof of material support before conception. He cites Barry's proposal for enforced contraception as a potential precedent and notes licensing tests for other professions while stressing parental competence may correlate with broader abilities.
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Call to Raise Basket Height and Rules in Basketball
A speaker argues for higher rims in NCAA and NBA, banning slam dunks, extending the 3-point line, and harsher penalties for intentional fouls to restore the game to its original design, asking if any officials are weighing these changes.
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Congress Exempts Itself From Laws Says Reader
A reader in the In the News column laments that Congress members exempt themselves from anti discrimination laws health and safety rules and equal pay. The writer questions how lawmakers can pass laws while exempting themselves and urges others to contact their congressman for answers.
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Readers urged to submit legible unsigned letters
The paper invites succinct letters with daytime telephone numbers for verification. Letters without verifiable authorship are not published. Editing for length is allowed. Mailing address is P Q Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 and readers with modems may call 315 470 20 for submissions. questions to 315 470 2235.
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