Slap on Hand for Sex Offender Sparks Outcry
The case of Frederick Baker of Brewerton, who raped a 13 year old twice in one month, ends in six months in Madison County jail and five years probation after a plea deal. Critics say the sentence is lenient and reflect plea bargaining that lets sex offenders avoid harsher jail terms. Governor Cuomo urges reforms, including better victim alerts, media guidelines, ongoing sex abuse education, stronger security, and harsher outcomes when plea bargains mask serious crimes.
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Frederick Baker
Brewerton
Madison County
Baker
Neal Rose
Donald Cerio Jr
Lwice
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Frederick Bakers
S&L bailout costs rise to near 400 billion dollars
The piece argues Congress and the administration underestimated the thrift bailout, with Rep. Jim Leach citing a near 400 billion final tab. It condemns delayed RTC and OTS actions, calls Reagan era deregulation a mistake, and warns taxpayers shoulder the burden while culprits remain free.
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Congress
Administration
Rep
Jim Leach
House Banking Committee
Leach
U.S
Washington
Bureau
Resolution Trust Corp
Office of Thrift Supervision
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
RTC
S&ls
White House
Ronald Reagan
Manlius Considering Bans On Alligators And Picketing
A Manlius Town Board explores ordinances to ban alligators in Limestone Creek though none exist and to bar picketing at private homes. Critics warn such laws infringe on peaceful assembly and free speech and address a nonexisting problem.
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Manlius
Limestone Creek
Wasted effort Recycling program off to uncertain start
A Syracuse resident voices frustration with Operation Separation, detailing early collection mixups and timing problems. Neighbors’ blue bins often emptied first, recyclables dumped with trash, and curbside pickup times clash with residents schedules.
Walsh Helped Import Adopted Son From Korea
Kevin and Eileen Gilligan of Syracuse thank Congressman Jim Walsh and staffer Ginny Carmody for clearing immigration delays in adopting their son Min from Korea. The family endured lost paperwork and repeated delays before visas were routed to Seoul and Min arrived to a joyous welcome.
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Jim Walsh
Ginny Carmody
Gen
Korea
Immigration
Walsh
Seoul
Min
Essman
Mr. Walsh
New York
Kevin
Eileen Gilligan
Syracuse
Pressure on young stars tests morals and parents
Letters discuss whether high expectations for gifted teens drive them toward risk and crime. The piece notes B Jamesville-DeWitt standout Bernard Blunt faces arrest for stolen checks, a NYC student rises from poverty to Wharton yet confronts drugs and weapons charges, and asks if adults push too hard. Readers urged to submit 300 word responses for Sunday Soapbox.
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Jamesville-DeWitt
Bernard Blunt
New York City
Wharton School of Business
Harlem
Syracuse Herald
American P.O
Syracuse
New York
Clinton Square
Letter to Jan Adams from Syracuse reader
A Syracuse reader writes to Jan Adams, a Fort soldier, condemning his smoking at the airport. The letter questions obedience to orders, fearing strategic risk and linking smoking to democracy and personal harm. The writer expresses a belief that smokers have a right to harm themselves and questions legislative views.
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Jan Adams
Fort
Joan
Cregg
Syracuse
Editorial critique on Bush photo and news of arms sales
A reader condemns the decision to run a December 17 photo of President Bush and family on page C1 while an article buried on page 9 alleges Bush aided arms sales to the Contras and lied about his role. The piece argues the photo is not news while the arms dealings are.
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Lam
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
THE
Herald Company
Post
Canton Square
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A Rogers
Timothy O Bunn
Eailor
Timothy Patseff
Faster
Donald P. Pickard
James F Kleinklaus
Thomas J Heck
S&l
Sernalt
Quondaga County
Manus
H. Wendy
US_ Immigration
Kennedy Airport
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse Newspapers
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