Onondaga County Legislature chooses chair amid power shift
After two weeks of deadlock, the Onondaga County Legislature elected Republican William Sanford as chair, with Democrats gaining concessions and half of the standing committees. The 12-12 split signals continued bipartisan bargaining as officials prepare for shared power challenges, city-suburban tensions, and possible gridlock.
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IRS Abuses Reform Tax Agency Allegations Question Tax Service
A reflective critique argues the IRS, intended to fund government, has become a harsh enforcement machine. It highlights quotas, aggressive collection, and a culture harming modest earners while urging careful, deliberate reform and the reinstatement of taxpayer rights.
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Overtime pressures loom in Onondaga sheriff operations
Sheriff Kevin E. Walilowicz defends rising overtime costs as a response to doubled service calls in Onondaga County. He points to 911 system effects, new duties, and added court, jail, and domestic violence work while noting Syracuse added 115 officers in four years and the sheriff’s office hasn’t hired in a decade. The piece cites 1991 $13 million overtime at the Public Safety Building and 1998 budgeted $11 million at the Justice Center, with potential savings options like stopping inmate overflow and booking services, balanced against losing substantial revenue.
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Parkways Speed Limit Plea Near Onondaga Lake
Janet Grogan of Liverpool urges authorities to lower Onondaga Lake Parkway speed to 45 mph after a dangerous drive where shrub removal increased risk and a driver recalls a 60 mph encounter. She argues patrol presence is rare and calls for immediate action to save lives.
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Kyoto Treaty Pushes Corporations to Cut Emissions
Governments urged to pressure firms to develop green technology and curb greenhouse gas emissions. The text argues US corporations resist unless mandated, highlighting the need for policy action to advance environmental goals.
Fans urge return of Maestro Akiyama to Syracuse podium
Longtime Syracuse Symphony subscribers Larry and Sandy Conklin express support for Maestro Akiyama as conductor emeritus. They note his proven draw when he conducts and urge the orchestra to seize the opportunity for his return, praising his talent and humility.
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Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Akiyama
Teturn
Carner Corp Environmental Debate Influences Industry
The article notes an engineer at Carner Corp during the Montreal Protocol talks. J opposes expansive CFC controls, arguing they could hurt business as law approaches. Corporations collaborated to create heat efficient green HVAC products and promoted them after design.
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J Watch
Air pollution stains Onondaga Lake from above
A writer laments daily airborne pollution that settles into Onondaga Lake turning ice and water dirty. He notes black debris near shore and wonders what steps are needed for a cleaner lake. The piece prompts reflection on human impact and possible remedies.
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Onondaga Lake
Readers invited to send letters to the Herald papers
The Herald Co invites readers to submit letters to the editor, cartoons, pictures or poems accompanied by name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and used online or on NewsLine. Mailing address, email and fax details are provided along with a question line for policy explanations.
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