Citizens League study urges city neighborhood reform
The Onondaga Citizens League releases its 21st study Housing and Neighborhoods Tools for Change. It calls for balanced public private action to fix abandoned housing, revitalize downtown, improve codes, and boost neighborhood schools while promoting diversity and coordinated planning across city and suburbs.
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Syracuse
Onondaga Citizens League
OCL
Onondage County
GCL
Keep City Mayors From Controlling Urban Schools
Opinion argues against Pataki proposal to place major urban school districts under mayoral control. It notes mayors in Syracuse and others already influence budgets and policy, risks of centralized power, and potential erosion of board oversight. Critics warn one leader could mismanage curriculum and services for many students.
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George Pataki
Imayors
Syracuse
Pataki
New York City
Rudy Giuliani
Giuliani
Living wage ordinance urged for Syracuse in faith led drive
A coalition of church leaders and religious figures call for a Syracuse living wage ordinance requiring companies receiving tax dollars to pay workers enough to cover basic needs. They argue the Universal Declaration of Human Rights supports a fair wage amid inflation and rising poverty among full time workers in care, manufacturing, and service sectors.
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Syracuse
General Assembly of
United Nations
Thomas J. ~ Costello
Ruby Be.randall
Office of
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Abortion debates mark Roe v Wade anniversary
A letter argues abortion degrades women and enables male exploitation. It criticizes Roe v Wade and Rae v Wade, praising pro life ethics as honoring women while accusing pro choice of promoting immorality and objectification. The writer contrasts feminist aims with traditional virtue and morality.
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Rae v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
Rally Behind Reform In Syracuse Mall Expansion Debate
The piece urges public support for probing the mall expansion costs in Syracuse, criticizing attacks on Smith and urging focus on debt and responsible governance while warning against intimidation and misdirection by opponents. It frames the issue as a test of leadership and fiscal accountability in public office.
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Tom Smith
Onondaga County
Syracuse
Guy
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