St Joseph’s Hospital faces probe over child death findings
The Health Department reported procedural errors at St Joseph’s Hospital linked to the death of a 2 percent year old boy admitted in April for a skin rash. Hospital officials mourn the tragedy while top admins vow reforms and a fuller internal inquiry. The case sparked parental complaints about information access and outside scrutiny.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
State Health Department
Herald-Journal
Hospital row over incident at St. Josephs Hospital addressed
Administrators and parents struck a settlement after a contested case drawing public scrutiny. A letter from James Abbott hints there is more to the story than state findings. Spokesman denies a cover up while critics call for accountability and public trust in the hospital’s work.
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James Abbott
Abbott
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Syracuse
State seeks fair late rent fee limits in New York
State Attorney General Robert Abrams backs a bill to regulate late fees charged to renters, proposing a 10 day grace and a 2 percent cap. The measure, opposed by the New York State Builders Association, would align renter protections with mortgage policies and aim to curb excessive penalties. The Assembly is expected to pass, while the Senate may oppose. A revised proposal suggests a 4 percent cap.
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Robert Abrams
Abrams
Upstate
New York
New York State Builders Association
Assembly
Senate
Volunteers Needed to Aid Fire and Ambulance Crews
Letters from readers urge more volunteers for fire departments and ambulance corps, sharing personal journeys from couch potato to emergency responder. They praise the rewards of saving lives, offer concerns about traffic speed limits, and call for broader public support and community involvement. GEORGE BURTON and JOHN W BRADLEY discuss media, development, and civic unity in Syracuse area.
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Fire Control
San Francisco
Bay Area
California
San Francisco Chronicle
Syracuse
Central
South America
Chronicle
George Burton
Marietta
Wells Avenue
West
Sandra Lane
Lawrence Avenue
Taft Road
Eagan
John W. Bradley
Norlit
West Genesee Budget Vote Draws Close Attention
A concerned parent voices disappointment with the West Genesee school budget while praising efforts by PTA PTO and district leaders to inform voters. The writer stresses education quality and safety, notes a close vote, and urges turnout on June 24 citing community stakes.
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West Genesee
PTA
PTO
Board of Education
McDonald's
Town lowers speed limit from 40 to new value
A few weeks ago the town reduced the speed limit from 40 on select roads to a lower figure signaling a traffic safety initiative. Officials cited enhanced enforcement and improved driving conditions as reasons for the change.
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Genesee Street
Camillus
Zone change meeting stalls amid topographic survey delay
Residents gathered for a May 7 zone change for land bordered by Grove Street, South Bay Road, Routes 431 and 81, but developer Hagan did not attend claiming missing topographic surveys. Critics accuse delays of exploiting legal rights to gatekeep progress, lamenting corporate steamroller tactics.
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Grove Street
South Bay Road
Hagan
America
Why How Many More Lives Will Be Snuffed Out
Cartoon on the editorial page shows three sailors saluting three flag draped coffins. Letter from Jerry Effron of Syracuse laments the loss and asks how many more lives will be snuffed out.
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Jerry Effron
Syracuse
No greater love than a father's
Henry C. Miller of the Fathers Rights Association argues to reevaluate child support in divorce cases. He contends many fathers meet obligations despite unemployment and court denial of parenthood, condemning sexist bias and custody double standards while urging society to recognize fathers' equal nurturing roles ahead of Father’s Day on June 21.
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Herald-Journal
Fathers’ Rights Association
Henry C. Miller
Fathers Rights Association of New York State, Inc
Manlius
Reunion wanted for 48th General Hospital veterans
Former members seek contact for a reunion tentatively set in early September in Buffalo. Interested individuals should reach Reg Paulson at 3436 Stebner Road Duluth Minnesota 55811 or Thomas F. Callanan in Wakefield, BI. Burglarized home noted with jewelry theft. author hopes to prevent similar incidents.
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48Th General Hospital
Buffalo
Reg Paulson
Stebner Road
Duluth
Minn
Thomas F. Callanan
Wakefield
Readers urged to submit unsigned public letters
The Herald Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit brief legible letters on public issues. They require signatures but may withhold identity for compelling reasons and reserve the right to edit for length while preserving the writer’s thrust.
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Herald-Journal
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