Cuomo Anderson clash over state investigation commission fireings
Governor Mario Cuomo dismissed two members of the State Investigation Commission, Lola Lea and Bernard Smith, triggering Republican Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson to vow opposition. The row centers on appointment power, balance on the commission, and the long reach of political deals in New York government.
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State Investigation Commission
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Bernard Smith
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Hugh Carey
Suffolk County
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Westway
Manhattan
Transportation
William Hennessy
New York
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Investigation Commission
Assembly
Iacocca and DeLorean compared on auto revival headlines
A Washington press conference framed as a moon shot sees Lee Iacocca praising Chrysler’s rebound and early repayment of $800 million in loans while noting union concessions and wage gaps. The piece warns unions to keep demands modest as Chrysler renegotiates the UAW contract due January, highlighting shared responsibility for the company’s near bankruptcy and comeback.
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Lee Iacocca
John Z. DeLorean
Chrysler
Iacocca
Detroit
Feds
Washington
Tacocca
UAW
Sam
Equal Pension Rights Debate Across Generations
Mark Russell argues about gender based pension payments. He contends discrimination arises only if husbands survive longer. He cites Supreme Court rulings mandating equal pay for women and men, notes men’s shorter lifespans, and claims self care could improve equality amid insurance statistics.
Peace camp debate on gender inclusion and unity
In a Syracuse letter, Louise Hoffman and Eileen Steinbugler urge both men and women to work together against nuclear weapons. They argue excluding men weakens peace efforts and cite broader historical rights battles as justification for inclusive activism.
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Syracuse
Lillian Smith
Louise R. Hoffman
No. 2 Power Over War and Labor Morale
A letter from Raymond Lingel urges restraint among nations fearing extinction and advocates accepting no. 2 or 3 power. It contrasts ambitions with the need to avoid nuclear conflict. Earlier, Melvin N. Zimmer lauds Crucible Specialty Metals workers and Colt Industries for keeping the plant open and calls for continued constructive dialogue.
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Russia
Raymond Lingel
Syracuse
Mario Cuomo
Crucible Specialty Metals
Colt Industries
Crucible
Jong
New York State
Melvin N. Zimmer
Dist
Albany bill would divert seized drug profits to treatment
A bipartisan measure in Albany would amend state penal law to allow cash and other valuables seized in narcotics raids to fund substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. Sponsored by Senator Padavan and Assemblyman Miller, it awaits final decisions as Cuomo weighs action amid federal funding cuts. Richard Pruss of Therapeutic Communities of America supports swift passage.
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Albany
Frank Padavan
Senate
Mel Miller
Assembly
Mario Cuomo
Richard Pruss
Therapeutic Communities of America
Forest Hills
Disapproval Grows Over Sardino Practice in Syracuse Courts
In Syracuse, the Onondaga Bar Association shows no clear stance against former Judge Sardino continuing to practice. The piece notes a broader failure by the local legal community to repudiate his presence in Syracuse courts.
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Syracuse
Onondaga Bar Association
Sardino
Peter J. O'Reilly
Questioning blame in Cold War era arms tales
The writer argues bias in reporting on weapons sources, claiming both pro and anti US views distort facts. The piece questions Soviet and American involvement in conflicts from Afghanistan to Cuba, suggesting denial runs deep regardless of evidence.
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Russia
U.S
Afghanistan
Poland
East Germany
Cuba
Rape Case Against SU Pair Sparks Debate
Reader questions the Hartford Courant report on July 10 about Ronald Payton and Andre Hawkins. The commentator argues a witness refusal to testify does not prove innocence or guilt without a trial, noting the survivor’s emotional and social trauma and recovery.
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J. Patrick Dwyer
Eileen A. Steinbugler
Fayetteville
Ko'd
Ronald Payton
Andre Hawkins
Hartford Courant
Letter reflects on Pride Day proclamation decision
A reader agrees with Mr Shultz on biblical condemnation of homosexuality yet questions whether God given courage influenced county executive and Syracuse mayor in not proclaiming Gay and Lesbian Pride Day. The letter notes disagreement over the moral basis for official recognition.
Prayer ruling logical Inatural: Supreme Court rulings explained
The piece argues the Supreme Court was not illogical in allowing tax funding for chaplains and clarifies distinctions between prayers in schools and in legislative sessions. It notes voluntary prayer is allowed in schools but state bodies may conduct opening prayers, stressing internal rules and sovereignty.
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Teraid-Journal
Supreme Court
Congress
Ground Round visit honors Nate Perry Elementary group
BUENDA ZAVASKI of Nate Perry Elementary School thanks staff at Ground Round on Route 57 in Liverpool for a guided tour meal and entertainment that made the visit educational and enjoyable.
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Nate Perry
Liverpool
Buenda Zavaski
Liverpaul
Central New York radio ratings crown WFBL tops area
Patricia Virginia congratulates WFBL on leading central New York ratings noting WERL remains the sole station offering music from the 1940s and 1950s for older listeners.
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WFBL
New York
WERL
Patricia Virginia
Syracuse
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