Public input sought on Centro plan for better bus routes
Public input is requested as the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority unveils the Regional Mobility Action Plan. Open house June 16 at Curtin Auditorium Syracuse. two day sessions from noon to 2 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm. Plan adds 12 hubs linking Centro routes, new local routes, and better reverse commuter service. It envisions smaller buses on low demand routes and expanded services for seniors and disabled riders with CNYRTA acting as mobility manager. The two-year phase in follows extensive public input and aims to improve service without reducing coverage.
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Disabled workers could keep benefits while earning income
A Senate bill would let disabled individuals retain Medicaid or Medicare coverage even with higher pay, with House Commerce Committee backing and President Clinton hopeful. It argues many depend on costly care regardless of work, citing Oregon pilots and the example of Berkeley resident Alana Theriault, urging repeal of loss of benefits as work improves dignity and contributions.
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Green Party pushes Albany reform agenda for budget and health care
The Green Party of New York urges Albany to pass a state budget, adopt public campaign finance, enact universal single payer health care, raise the minimum wage, and reform Superfund, pesticide notices, GMO labeling, and criminal justice while lawmakers take a six month break.
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New York
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OCC boss exit deal sparks taxpayer concern
Syracuse reader Joshua Bonhardt questions why a public servant like Neal Raisman can be kept on payroll after resigning. He argues taxpayers shoulder large salaries and wonders about the fairness of exit deals for college leaders.
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Joshua Bonhardt
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Wegmans prize sparks dispute over foreign made vehicle
A Wegmans contest offers a foreign made vehicle as the grand prize provoking criticism that an American company rewards foreign manufacturing and disrespects U.S. workers amid concerns about auto industry jobs and blue collar labor.
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Remembering Roosevelt and Social Security’s impact
Antonio Bonacci recalls the benefits of Social Security for the elderly, noting his Syracuse birth in 1905, retirement in 1970 at 65, a first check around 210 dollars, and now a solo life with a 615 dollar check. He blesses President Roosevelt and honors his memory.
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Traffic chaos on Erie Boulevard East prompts sharp critique
A reader laments a wall dividing lanes near Kinne Road on Erie Boulevard East and Onondaga Lake Parkway. The letter argues the project wastes taxpayer money, causes high trucks to stop at railroad arms, and suggests a landfill and mall expansion as cheaper fixes.
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Faith in God and wildflowers as church lessons
The writer praises Faith Chapel for a debt-free church built by volunteer offerings and condemns church reliance on bingo and fundraisers. They cite Matthew and Mother Teresa, note local Spiritual Renewal Center, and recount a priest's homily about prayer and action amid casino gambling. The piece questions faith and stewardship in a community context.
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Readers urged to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co. invites succinct letters for publication and explains required identifying details. Submissions become property of the publishers and may be edited or posted online, with mailing and contact options provided.
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