Gun violence in Syracuse spurs SAFE unit and city action
Syracuse mayor Roy Bernardi announces formation of the Syracuse Anti- Firearms Enforcement SAFE to patrol neighborhoods nightly amid a spike in gunfire. Police Chief Tom Foody cites an epidemic level problem while officials urge joint efforts with churches, communities, and stronger enforcement against illegal gun dealers.
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SUNY multicultural requirement debate framed as anti white bias
Critics say SUNY needs broader cultural education beyond Western canon while defenders argue diverse courses enrich graduates. An Empire Foundation report cites Purchase as example. supporters claim most campuses require multicultural study and warn against dismissing nonwhite perspectives.
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NYNEX directory aid not as feared by editorials
Letter from Susan H Kennedy of NYNEX Syracuse defends the new directory assistance service citing its simplicity and operator support. She notes immediate operator intervention if clarification is needed and argues editorials overstate job losses and rate cuts. Roop adds a separate cannabis and pesticide spraying concern in Cicero Swamps, linking to beekeeping and pollination impacts.
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Taxpayers decry stadium funds and tax burden in letter
A North Syracuse reader writes Assemblyman Michael Bragg denouncing use of state funds for a new ballpark. He cites 31 years at Carrier Corp and outsourcing, layoffs after deaths of major manufacturers, and rising county state and school taxes. He warns against mortgaging the future for Milleware ball team owners and players.
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Television ethics and children watching violence
Viewpoints express concern that not only R rated shows but all children programs promote violence and false lessons. Power Rangers cartoons and news programs are cited as shaping behavior with cycles of fight revenge and sensational crime. The author urges addressing real world hatred rather than blaming TV alone.
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Pataki criticized for handling of TWA 800 tragedy and open government promises
Critic claims Governor Pataki's tenure shows chronic incompetence. He accuses Pataki of concealing gala fundraiser details, delivering the worst state budget, and using the TWA 800 disaster for political gain. Calls for resignation and recall reforms intensify in New York.
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