Holiday Day Off for Senate Staff Provokes Taxpayer Outcry
A controversial call in New York attacks 1610 Senate staff furloughs granted by Marino to observe a Desert Storm parade. Critics say extra budget work and overtime occurred, adding $173 to taxpayers for a "free" day while lawmakers push a $419 billion budget with new taxes. They demand accountability and oppose ongoing taxpayer-funded perks.
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Marino
Senate
New York
Douluin Manno
Parading Out War's Realities and Parade Costs
A reflection on postwar parades. The piece notes Washington DCs parade cost at 12 million with taxpayers covering most, compares to NYC police costs, and highlights the public debate over celebrating victory while acknowledging war’s toll and ongoing calls for peaceful dispute resolution.
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Washington
Big Apple
New York City
Woodrow Wauseon
Wilson
Central New York lawmakers back civil rights bill amid praise
Rep James Wals from Onondaga County helped craft the House civil rights bill and rejected quota arguments. Backers include Sherwood Boehlert Frank Horton Amory Houghton Matthew McHugh and others while David Martin opposed. Kristine E Terrili wins Walt Disney American Teacher Award among 36 educators. LaFayette HS praise highlights her initiative and impact on students.
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New York
James Wals
Onondaga County
George Bush
Sherwood Boehlert
New Hartford
Frank Horton
Rochester
Amory Houghton
R Corning
Matthew McHugh
Ithaca
David Martin
Canton
Young
Terrillian
LaFayette
Robert Ramsden
Tersillion
Kristine E. Tersilion
Rank and file lawmakers defend budget process in letter
Assembly member Sam Colman protests coverage of state issues and defends rank and file legislators. He argues governors and leaders push radical reforms while rank and file seek a budget reflecting districts. He urges media to recognize backbone and negotiation over dramatic action.
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Miller
Marino
Cuomo
Sam Colman
Chestnut Ridge
Albany answer's simple Stop spending money
A reader signs as MARSHALLS SKIFF of Beak and Skiff Apple Farms Inc Fayette argues for cutting government and farm expenses amid tough agriculture due to new rules taxes and regulations. He urges sustained pressure through election time.
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Beak and Skiff Apple Farms Inc
aFayette
Review of Fiddler on the Roof sparks cultural stereotype clash
In the Herald Journal May 31 review Joan E. Vadeboncouer criticizes Mary Kate Bragger as an Irish colleen, prompting questions about portrayals of Irish and Jewish identity. The Salt City Center for the Performing Arts relies on local talent and volunteers, noting budget limits versus Broadway standards and defending community theater to Salt City audiences.
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Joan E. Vadebancouer
Mary Kate Bragger
Colleen
Vadeboncouer
Tzevel
Matel
Salt City
Broadway
Equal Start Not Quotas In Education And Jobs
A letter argues against quotas in education and employment. It cites Vaud girls surpassing boys on exams, US employers adjusting test scores, and past leaders like Kennedy. The author favors helping all children toward maturity to ensure equal старт in life.
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Bos
America
Kennedy
Anphed
New Mexico
Nelson
Winthrop Rockefeller
Abraham Lincoin
Downtown Syracuse Needs Modern Standards Not Past Ideals
Joe C. Mareane argues downtown Syracuse shows strong response to demographic shift and $200 million in new development. He urges judging by current growth and lifestyle changes, seeking beauty and safety in public spaces, while advancing planned improvements for a safer, more attractive urban core.
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Amerca
Franklin Square
Great Northern Mall
Syracuse
Readers urged to submit letters to the paper
Readers are invited to submit letters succinctly and legibly. A daytime telephone number must be included and unsigned letters or those with unverifiable authorship are not published. The paper may edit for length and offers electronic submission via phone line (315) 470-2027 and ASC11 text guidance.
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