Money to Burn at Onondaga County Trash Agency
A critical view of the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency outlines the $15 million debt overrun, high consultant costs, and questions whether extra borrowing will lower incinerator fees. The piece accuses the board of self praise, suggests a countywide check distribution, and calls for an independent audit while noting lawmakers’ push for scrutiny.
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Bosnia's agony and the limits of action
The piece laments the Bosnian play for power and public inaction as Serb forces massacre civilians in Srebrenica. It argues U.N. power is constrained and U.S. intervention would be costly and transient, with international options dwindling amid ethnic cleansing and failed arms embargo moves.
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New York Agriculture Seeks Regulation Shakeup to Aid Farmers
John Lincoln of the Farm Bureau of New York argues that New York regulations burden farmers, citing DOT rules and unemployment taxes as examples. He endorses cost benefit and risk assessments for rules, calling for a red tape prune to boost growth and competitiveness.
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Cartoon on race issue challenged by reader James Gavigan
Syracuse letter writer James Gavigan denounces a cartoon on race as irresponsible. He argues it unfairly assigns current generations responsibility for centuries of history and urges a reexamination of the cartoonist’s math and framing.
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Tim Bongman
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Syracuse
Sunset Erie Canal cruise offers lovely evening
A Canal cruise from Diil's Landing toward Warms offers a pleasant evening sponsored by the town of Camillus. Dr. Beebe and staff run boat tours with captain Fenton Hanchett providing Erie Canal history. A prime rib dinner and plum cake dessert accompanied the voyage.
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No fan of buffets: finger licking at serving lines
A narrator critiques buffet habits noting diners who lick fingers and reuse spoons, spill soup, and hover bowls over broth. The piece highlights kids, dirty plates, and repeat trips to the line, urging caution at self service spreads.
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Kid Stufit
Jezer praised for environmental record amid letter critique
The letter by Gary Mandigo criticizes Jezer's environmental work, yet supporters stress Jezer's impeccable record on air, water, and food issues. A reader mentions placing four Jezer lawn signs removed from their property. The exchange centers on environmental stakes and campaign tactics.
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Rhead Jezer
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