Opposition to New York casino amendment warned by lawmakers
A New York state editorial argues against legalizing casino gambling, predicting passage but urging voters to heed debate in Albany. It cautions about casino industry spending, predictions of broad economic shifts, and warns that only casino interests may gain while other businesses suffer statewide.
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OCC urged to tighten retirements and sabbaticals policy
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas Pirro called on Onondaga Community College to cap faculty sabbaticals and limit early retirement incentives. He cited 51 of 54 professors who retired since 1985 taking $1.1 million in incentives, with four over 70, and urged a 10 year stay after sabbaticals. He argued taxpayers deserve measurable returns and tighter college budgeting.
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City residents push back on burning recyclables
Syracuse Mayor Roy Bernardi says recycling is the law and urges fixes after residents report recyclables being tossed with garbage at the county incinerator on Rock Cut Road. Officials say complaints have risen, with theories of workers missorting to boost fuel. Public servants must correct the system.
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Sentencing for Jennifer Casey in fatal traffic case
A reader letter questions the Herald-Journal staff ties to Jennifer Casey and critiques a proposed probation approach after her guilty plea to criminally negligent homicide in Amy Paeton’s death. The writer calls for four years of in house arrest with electronic monitoring and limits on typical activities to deter future violations.
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Guilt weighs on a Camillus student after fatal accident
A Jordan-Hibridge high school student, Jennifer Casey, faces daily harassment following a May 1996 Camillus crash that killed friend Amy Paeton and injured others. She recalls the incident sobbing, while families cope with the tragedy and locals scrutinize her role.
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Separate settings urged for older group home youths
Betty Owen argues for two distinct group homes to serve older youths up to age 21, contending older teens require different support such as job preparation and college applications. She notes younger residents receive more attention, leaving older youths to manage with limited help.
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WWOR replacement criticized by reader
William B Knowlton of Liverpool argues that Time Warner Cable erred in dropping WWOR-TV for Animal Planet in New York City area cable. He says alternatives like Bravo, WNYW, or Kingston Canadian TV should have been considered.
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Bold resolve for a calmer year amid busy malls
A reflective note urges bold steps into the new year while easing fear. The author contrasts breaking resolutions with lessons on courage, patience, and calm, praising calm drives and shopping returns as a source of energy and social renewal.
Mall Shoppers Fail to Show Holiday Spirit
A mall employee laments widespread rudeness from shoppers during the season. The writer expresses disappointment that customers seldom smile or cooperate, noting clerks' efforts to assist and suggesting New Year resolutions to be kinder to retail staff.
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