Open government reform urged for New York lawmakers
Our opinion urges state legislators to embrace open government and reform. It notes Hoffmanns bills would reveal Albany expenses and votes, while Republicans and Democrats block reform proposals. The piece calls for public accountability, term limits, and voter access to ballot initiatives, urging taxpayers to demand action.
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New York State
Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Syracuse
Albany
Senate
Hoffmann
State Assembly Republicans
Assembly Democrats
Sen. Hoffmann
Assembly
Ross Perot
Reform School
Perot Momentum Grows as 1992 Campaign Gains Steam
A Syracuse rally drew nearly 1,000 supporters as Ross Perot gains momentum nationally. Voters cite disaffection with standard candidates, praising his plain spoken, no nonsense approach and outsider status.
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Ross Perot
Syracuse
Perot
Park Avenue
Incinerator Debate in Jamesville Raises Health and Cost Concerns
Residents question health risks from airborne emissions and toxic byproducts at the proposed MOO Incinerator on Rack Cut Road. Debate focuses on ash disposal, potential out-of-state trucking, and rising costs beyond an initial 140 million dollars for a 20 year plant.
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Jamesville
Tecumseh
Onondaga County
DEC
van Buren
Perot described as a wolf in sheep’s fold
David H. Griffin from Jamesville questions why the news media overlook Ross Perot’s alleged past misuse of the political system to fund his empire at public expense and warns of grave trouble if the public remains captivated.
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Ross Perot
Perot
David H. Griffin
Jamesville
What Quayle meant T respect and the moral code
The writer defends Dan Quayle against claims of harm to Ms Bergen arguing his remarks reflect a dated moral framework. The piece asserts human behavior and societal ills stem from disobedience to biblical laws, condemning abortion and nontraditional family structures and linking sin to personal and social suffering.
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Dan Quayle
Ms. Bergen
Quayle
Jamesville-DeWitt budget praised as lean and responsible
J-D board member and parent David Northrup Jr. argues the June budget is lean with a 1.8 percent rise on operating costs and a 3.9 percent overall increase due to debt service from last year’s renovation. He credits open meetings, explains using restricted capital funds to offset taxes, and calls for continued district change.
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Jamesville- DeWitt
Jamesville-DeWitt
David 1. Northrup JR
Fayetteville
Language and prejudice in workplace homophobia debate
Martha Morgan of Syracuse argues the Herald American erred by labeling a coworker as "a man suspected of being homosexual" in a May 24 article. She says suspect implies guilt, fosters prejudice, and calls for language that reflects acceptance rather than bias.
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The
Herald American
New York
Martha Morgan
Syracuse
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