Centro Crisis Drives Fares and Cutbacks in Public Transit
Centro faces a $3.4 million deficit with mortgage income down since 1986 and federal aid flat. The agency plans a 25 cent fare hike, route cuts, and up to 100 layoffs while urging public scrutiny at a Wednesday 5:30 p.m. hearing in the Galleries library auditorium.
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State Jobs and Politics Touch NY Power Line
A New York State Department of State appointment pays $80,000 to William Powers Jr., a son of a GOP leader. Critics say the hire shows patronage over merit, questioning Gov. Pataki's commitment to cutting expenses as reformers come and go in Albany. The piece argues taxpayers should not expect their money to be used solely for public good.
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William Powers Jr
New York Department of State
Powers
Nazareth College
Rochester
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
New York
Ooyeal College
William Powers Sr
GOP
U.S
A D'Amato
George Pataki
Powers Jr
Sandy Treadwell
Pataki
Republican Party
Powers Sr
Treadwell
New York Daily News
Smith
January Thaw Brings Unseasonably Warm Weekend Across Central New York
Central New York enjoyed a rare warm spell with weekend highs in the 60s, prompting outdoor activity in shirt sleeves and barbecue chatter. Locals warned of a potential February or March snow return, noting the late mild spell as a deserved break after harsher winters.
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Protecting mental health services sparks local concern in Syracuse
Sen Libous call to slow patient moves from hospitals to the community and to close regional offices alarms local advocates. Alfred A. Fusco urges officials to oppose shifts away from community based services, stressing local planning and reinvestment gains in Onondaga County. Brian D. Madigan critiques a Dowser column for lacking balance and scientific scrutiny.
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George Pataki
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Mental Health Committee
Alfred A. Fusco
Mental Health Association of Onondaga County Inc
Syracuse
Blood donor thanks donors for generous giving
A reader, now having received seven units of blood in four months, thanks prior donors and shares that lifelong donation had yielded about five gallons before illness. She notes her husband donated nearly ten gallons before his illness and encourages others to donate, estimating about one hour needed.
Money should not decide who has kids says Carl Rowan
The column argues money drives where people live and what they buy but should not dictate whether to have children or how many. It condemns confiscation of earnings to fund dependent children and links welfare dependence to lost father roles and rising poverty, urging program effectiveness to reduce dependency.
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Abortion Rhetoric Sparks Reflections on Clinic Violence
Michael R. Weych expresses shock at abortion opponents who justify murder to deter abortions and argues such violence undermines any cause. He cites recent clinic deaths in Massachusetts, urges reevaluation of methods, and appeals to the commandment not to kill as innocent people suffer judgment by peers.
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Massachusetts
Michael R. Welych
Syracuse
Driscoll Seen As Clear Choice For Syracuse Council Seat
Local writer defends former councilor Matt Driscoll praising his past service and commitment to Syracuse while criticizing the current handling of the vacant seat. The letter notes Driscoll’s 17 000 vote tally and argues he should be returned to the Common Council to aid the city.
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Driscoll
Matt Driscoll
Rick Guy
Richard Nixon
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