Senator DeFrancisco Opposes Carousel Center Deal
State Senator John DeFrancisco urged county legislators to reject a payment in lieu of taxes plan for Carousel Center expansion. He urged holding out for a better deal, questioning timing, while citing the venue as a major regional tourism uplift. Proponents say the $900 million project could attract overnight visitors and boost Central New York economy.
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John DeFrancisco
New York
DeFrancisco
Syracuse
Carousel Center
Pyramid Cos
Senate
Pyramid
Robert Conger
Congel
Syracuse Carousel deal sparks tax battle with city and county
Syracuse politicians clash over a 172 million dollar sales tax windfall from the Carousel Center expansion. County officials would keep 70 percent, the city 30 percent, while eight councilors demand 55 percent and oppose extending PILOT. auditors estimate ongoing city taxes would be far lower than critics claim.
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Syracuse
Pyramad
Pirro
Bernardi
Onondaga County
Reforming the FDA to curb drug costs and improve safety
Dr David T Nash of Syracuse argues the FDA is overly bureaucratic and that reduced development costs and stronger postmarket safety follow-up are essential. He notes U S drug firms lead in new discoveries but face high prices and that generic copying abroad undermines value. He urges targeted reform to lower costs while maintaining risk awareness.
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U.S
FDA
Canada
South America
Europe
Chile
Washington, DC
David T Nash
Syracuse
Daily miracle and a bargain in a travel tale
Letter writer JACK HOUSEWORTH complains about a $600 round trip from Syracuse to Washington for two USAirways tickets 21 days ahead, then finds Albany flights at $300. He cites travel costs and inconvenience, noting employer travel budgeting pressures and willingness to fly from Albany or Rochester. He mentions Syracuse International Airport proximity but budget constraints prevail.
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Washington
D.C
Syracuse
Albany
Rochester
New York
Syracuse International
B. Bennett
Court upholds Boy Scouts rights over homophobia debate
In letters following the Supreme Court ruling, supporters say the Boy Scouts may choose members on moral grounds, while critics call the stance hateful and outdated. The article argues the Court did its job, urging citizens to influence change through culture and government protection of rights.
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Supreme Court
Boy Scouts
America
Justiees
BSA
Best Of Rick Guy and Local Controversies for Syracuse
A reader praises ongoing coverage of local politics led by Rick Guy and his controversial stances. He lauds editorial cartoons and letters, proposes a Best Of series including digs at the Erie Canal plan, preservation efforts, and mentions Dan Izzo, asserting free speech in Syracuse.
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Rick Guy
Guy
Marilyn Manson
Syracuse
Erie Canal
Dan Izzo
Letters to the Editor Policy Prompt Public Letters
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ald-Journal and Herald American
Syracuse
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