Park maintenance cuts spark worry among Elmwood Park neighbors
Elmwood Park residents voice concern as funding cuts shrink the Parks Department. Commissioner Ons Jennings notes full-time staff drop from 95 to 24 in 1995-96, with about half of 71 lost positions shifting to DPW maintenance. The consolidation with DPW creates bureaucracy and slower response to parks issues.
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Elmwood Park Neighbors Association
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Onondaga Park Association
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Parks budget cuts stretch Syracuse city green spaces
In his second year mayor Roy Bernardi cut parks spending by 58 percent shifting maintenance to the DPW. A 3.8 million budget marks the highest for the parks since 1994. Neighborhood groups praise some efforts yet blame funding shortages for staffing limits and ongoing quality of life issues.
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Thornden Park Association
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Tampa installs facial recognition cameras in Ybor City district
Tampa police deploy 36 cameras with facial recognition in Ybor City to scan crowds for suspects. Visionics provided free access for a year. officials call it a public safety tool while civil liberties groups warn of privacy erosion. Public reaction is mixed as officers monitor feeds for matches against a 30,000 face database once fully operational.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Florida
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Bill Todd
Samir Nanavati
International Biomovie Group
New York
Nanavati
Todd
Joseph Anck
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Acme Car Rental Says Spy Satellite Tracking Is Legal
Acme in New Haven tracks speeding with satellite devices and fines drivers 150 dollars per violation. The practice, disputed by Connecticut officials and privacy advocates, faces scrutiny from rivals and legal experts who stress contract clarity and disclosure.
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American Civiliberties Union
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Horton
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Payne
Big Brother
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Insurance Informationt Institute
New York
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