Tobacco deals and dangers behind the smoke
A column questions a proposed deal between Congress and the tobacco industry to avert nicotine as a drug classification. It notes investigations by the Justice Department into possible lies to regulators and the irony of industry funding anti smoking campaigns while facing perjury risks and criminal probes.
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Tobacco Industry
Clinton Administration
Food and Drug Administration
Tobacco Companies
Justice Department
Washington
al Capone
Tobacco Company
Skaneateles Town Board Dig Deep For Fine
The Skaneateles Town Board each contributed $20 to cover a $100 fine for placing concrete slabs in Skaneateles Lake without DEC permit. Supervisor Angya matched, while board members Thaddeus Astembroski Edwin Bettis Susan Dailey and David Robinson joined the voluntary burden. The piece notes broader accountability and cites a larger $192,000 Onondaga Lake pollution fine as a reminder of public costs.
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Highway Department
Skaneateles Lake
Lacy Road
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John Angya
Thaddeus Astembroski
Edwin Bettis
Susan Dailey
David Robinson
U.S
Thomas J. McAvoy
Onondaga County
Onondaga Lake
Newt Gingrich Fans Flames With Whitewater Conspiracy Talk
The House speaker casts doubt on Vincent Foster's death and fuels conspiracy chatter about Whitewater. Sen. Al D Amato defends hearings as not intended to renew speculation, while Gingrich imagines a fictionally lurid outcome with a film-ready cast and a secret Beltway strike force.
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Vincent Foster
Newt Gingrich
Washington
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al D'Amato
Senate
Whitewater
D'Amato
Foster
Gingrich
White House
Stonewall Committee urges city to let Citizens Review Board act
The Syracuse community backs an independent Citizens Review Board formed to ease tensions between police and residents in low income and minority neighborhoods. The Stonewall Committee urges mayor, common council, and police union to grant the CRB access to an independent counsel, despite City objections and a Public Employee Relations Board challenge. The board has chosen Joe Heath, who offers services at half price or free, as a sign of commitment to fair oversight.
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Syracuse
Public Employee Relations Board
Ohio
California
Citizens Review Boards
United
CRB
Joe Heath
Stonewall
Common Council
Citizen’s Review Board
Michelle E. Brisson
Stonewall Committee
Syratuse
Hats off to Councilor Matt Driscoll for service
Richard J. Stafford praises Matt Driscoll for selfless decision not to seek re election and for proactive leadership. He notes dedication to party unity, innovative ideas like DeWitt annexation, and compares unfavorably with other lame duck officials. Also mentions Virginia low bridge solution as a vivid observation.
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Matt
DeWitt
Mant
Adoptions in China expose dark side of population policy
A July Herald Journal piece notes China’s one child policy and penalties, while detailing forced abortions and sterilizations faced by some women. U.S. asylum fights for Chinese women in custody draw political debate, with critics citing human rights abuses amid global diplomacy. Author Linda Grindrod from Syracuse adds critique.
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China
Chris Smith
New Jersey
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U.S
Clinton
U.N
Linda Grindrod
Syracuse
Clay Town Ends Summer Hoop Grievances With July Spotlight
A town in Clay erupts over a disputed call as residents rally around local hoops. In July, the community seizes a chance to voice opinions on youth basketball disruptions and assert local sports pride amid a playful, spirited public conversation.
Debate Over Pentagon Spending Hits Local Budget Woes
A Syracuse area activist laments federal cuts while Congress approves a 553 million down payment for 20 B-2 stealth bombers. He cites job losses, high child poverty, and stalled city services, urging support for local programs over nuclear weapons.
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Pentagon
House
Syracuse
Conress
Environmental Protection Agency
Walsh
Lee
Justin M. Hodge
CNY
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
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