Canal plan falls short of billing in Onondaga
In Our Opinion critiques HUD Canal Corridor Initiative announced in Syracuse. Andrew Cuomo says 60 million in grants and 60 million in loans, but Onondaga County is ineligible as an urban area. Loans go to places like Baldwinsville. ripple effects may touch nearby rural counties. Boehlert notes heavy PR, little tangible local gain.
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Legislators push federal standards for health plans
A bipartisan group from nine states urges Congress to enact the Managed Care Consumer Protection Act. The proposal, already seen in New York, would require HMOs to ensure adequate facilities and specialists, allow out-of-network access for a fee, let chronic patients select specialists, define coverage limits on experiments, provide federally approved drugs and devices, and require payment for prescribed medicines without automatic generic substitutions.
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Council honors ex mayor amid dispute over Alexander
Syracuse council members faced backlash as a 7-2 vote approved a resolution praising former Mayor Lee Alexander. Opponents argue the measure glosses over his 16 years in office and alleged $1.5 million in kickbacks, calling the tribute a revisionist overreach while supporters cite his contributions to the city.
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Liberal double standards on Gingrich and Clinton ethics
A speaker race debate questions liberal hypocrisy by contrasting Newt Gingrich's ethics with Bill Clinton and other leaders. The author cites Whitewater as a political double standard and argues Democrats would not tolerate similar accusations against a Democrat president.
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Open-air Stadium Smoking Debate Letter Cites Personal Impact
Vincent Pasqua-Tiello advocates continuing smoking at outdoor stadiums while Gerry Stewart recalls his sister’s smoking-related death and Freddiem Edelman praises Evita. The letter expresses non-smokers’ discomfort from drifting smoke at outdoor events and urges consideration of public health.
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Syracuse Native Commends Packers Stars for Super Bowl Bid
Lifelong Syracuse resident and Nottingham High School alum Carmen Harlow praises Dorsey Sevens of the Green Bay Packers for advancing to Super Bowl XXXI. She recalls coaching Sevens, learning from Tom Coughlin at Syracuse University, and offers congratulations to both athletes and Syracuse roots.
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Court Should Ignore DeSantis Public Title In Dismissing Tree Case
The El Paso Herald-Journal reports on a Solvay mayor Mario DeSantis tree-cutting matter, urging dismissal in the interest of justice. Anita and Greg Giovanini seek relief for damages to their backyard, potentially $40,000, amid debate whether the action is civil or criminal and noting DeSantis’ public role. The defense contends it is civil, while victims press for accountability and redress.
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Camillus Supervisor defends OCRRA recycling effort
Donald D. Fittipaldi, Camillus town supervisor, says OCRRA actively spot checks routes and customers, notes two warnings in two years that were quickly corrected, and argues weaknesses lie in education and training of pickup crews rather than agency intent. He recalls urging continued participation to avoid fines.
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Camillus
Readers urged to send letters for publication
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