Exemption for Onondaga trash plant sparks fairness debate
State law lowers payments to independent power producers and an exemption for Onondaga County’s incinerator is debated. Opponents warn higher county tipping fees, while supporters argue fairness and avoidance of a $2.7 million annual impact to residents. Environmentalists say the bill targets the plant’s funding, not the environment.
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Onondaga County
New York
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
By the Way
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency
Niagara Mohawk
Ogden Martin
Senior Year Farewell From Nottingham High School
The Herald covers Nottingham High School’s 27 seniors from Tony Paratore’s class as they graduate at Landmark Theater. Profiles include Dorothy Perry college plans, Chris DeSilvia sports focus, Jill Atkinson and Lisa William community service, Gia Irons a day in school life, Michelle Edwards nontraditional home, Cherese Torrence a February baby, and Cortina Clarkson's prom night. The piece notes teens’ worries about peer pressure and the future, celebrates their community care, and wishes them luck on new paths.
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Nottingham
Tony Paratore
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Dorothy Perry
Chris DeSilvia
Jill Atkinson
Lisa William
Gia Irons
Michelle Edwards
Cherese Torrence
Cortina Clarkson
Robert Stevenson
Landmark Theater
Sexism and Abuse in the Military Sparks Call for Change
The resignation of Navy Secretary H Lawrence Garrett follows a scandal at a Tailhook convention in Las Vegas where more than two dozen women, including Navy officers, reported sexual abuse by drunk pilots. Senate committee actions froze thousands of promotions pending accountability, urging a shift away from a macho, boys will be boys culture.
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Navy
H. Lawrence Garrett
Garrett
Las Vegas
Paula Coughlin
Iied
Coughlin
Senate Armed Service Committee
Blame Albany for Local School Budget Woes
A letter blasts the New York Legislature over education funding cuts and reliance on lottery money, arguing taxes are raised to cover Albany mismanagement. The writer pressures North Syracuse voters to demand higher school aid and to oust elected officials who protect self interests.
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Albany
Syracuse
New York State
Pro-choice Republican to end NY GOP role and unite party
Richard M. Rosenbaum of Rochester announces he will not seek re election as New York Republican National Committee man after 15 years to steer the party toward liberty and inclusion. He cites the influence of the religious right since the 1980s and argues pro choice Republicans must be welcomed for the party to survive.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
New York
Richard M. Rosenbaum
Rochester
Library parking critique sparks PSB idea in Syracuse
Mt Olszewski notes in a public letter that reducing parking at the former Sibley’s garage would anger city workers at OCPL and Public Safety Building. He cites monthly rates of 40 to 60 dollars and calls for a basement gallery garage option.
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Herald-Journal
Pat Wilson
Onondaga County Public Library Staff Association
Sibley
Parage
Public Safety Building
MT. Olszewski
Syracuse
Denying vital aid by Onondaga County health plan
A reader warns that the Onondaga County employees health benefits plan denies reimbursement for physician ordered life sustaining nutritional support for AIDS and dialysis patients. The letter argues the policy raises costs containment at the expense of critically ill employees and urges awareness among county workers.
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Onondaga County
Gates comments feed mistrust of blacks in police actions
Andre K Beal argues Gates rhetoric deepens black mistrust of law enforcement. He cites the Rodney King verdict and incidents like Howard Beach and the 1984 Anthony Brooks death in Onondaga County, reflecting personal experience of demeaning police treatment and questioning leadership.
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Gates
Herald-Journal
Los Angeles
Daryl Gates
Rodney King
Howard Beach
Brooklyn
Onondaga County
Anthony Brooks
Andre K. Beal
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The newspaper invites reader letters, asking for succinct legible levers for publication. Submission requires daytime telephone number and verified authorship. Unsigned letters are not published. Editor may edit for length. Mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) 470-2027 for home computer submissions or (315) 470-2235 for questions.
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P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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Thomas J. Heck
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