Syracuse recovery seen as upturn sparks cautious hope
Amid a cautious view of Syracuse’s economy, construction contracts totaling over 132 million dollars in Onondaga Madison and Oswego counties rose 17 percent from a year earlier. Unemployment fell from 8.5 to 6.6 percent by April, and May sales of existing homes climbed 8.65 percent, signaling light after the recession. Carrier Corp. employs about 4,000 in DeWitt and posted solid first quarter results, while consumer confidence edged up to 71.6 from 47.3. Forecasters predict 400 to 500 new local jobs by September, though many remain unemployed and welfare caseloads stay high.
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Madison
Oswego
Roger Evans
State Labor Department
Aid to Russia Lets invest in peace not war
Opinion advocates U S aid to Russia to back democratic reforms and avoid a return to Cold War tension. It argues aid could prevent a coup, shrink arms competition, and free funds for domestic needs, while noting conditions on reform and the potential for American business in Russia.
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United States
Boris Yeltsin
Washington
U.S
Yeltsin
Bush
Europe
Shalala Defends Children Defense Fund Against Misleading Claims
Donna E. Shalala, chair of the Children's Defense Fund, rebuts Cal Thomas's claim that CDF favors children suing parents. She argues CDF aims to meet children's needs and strengthen families, highlighting widespread poverty and lack of health coverage as core issues. The statement urges decisive action in health care, preschool access, and family support.
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Cal Thomas
Children's Defense Fund
CDF
Thomas
America
Donna E. Shalala
Board
Children’s Defense Fund
Washington, D.C
Library staff parking issue raised for safety near Central Library
A Syracuse library staff group explains the bid to rent 40 empty spaces in the former Sibley garage at $25 per space to gain revenue and improve safety after 9 p.m. They thank Councilors Romeo Limpert Anderson and Mannion for recognizing the proposal as a safety measure and revenue idea.
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Syracuse
Third International
Romeo
Limpert
Anderson
Mannion
Activist Tom Sullivan Accepts Jefferson Award
How surprised I was to see activist Tom Sullivan accept a Jefferson Award. The piece notes his background as an American Indian activist and contrasts it with a cited quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson about using the Great Plains as a place to keep Indians out of trouble.
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Tom Sullivan
Thomas Jefferson
Great Plains
Great American Desert
B.J. Williams
Cicero
Could Syracuse reclaim NBA status in future
A reader ponders a Syracuse NBA return citing the new Convention Center and strong local crowds at Syracuse University. The letter notes markets like Green Bay and Charlotte thrive with single major leagues and compares expansion paths, drafting prospects, and the city’s potential to support an NBA team.
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Sacramento
Salt Lake City
Orlando
Charlotte
Green Bay
Syracuse
NBA
Edmonton
Portland
San Antonio
Nats
Minneapolis
Mikan Lakers
Timberwolves
Proctors Fail To Enforce SAT Rules At Nottingham High
A Syracuse SAT test taker reports lax supervision at Nottingham High School. Proctors allegedly sat at desks and rarely monitored examinees, while some students worked ahead on sections and others resumed work after time limits. Cheating went unseen, prompting concern over fairness in college admissions.
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Nottingham High School
Syracuse
Sainte Marie Living History Site Impresses Visitors
Donald I Maclaughlin commends the Sainte Marie Living History Site on Onondaga Lake Parkway. He praises the staff interpreters as expert, the visitor center as well maintained, and the site as a unique educational and entertaining asset to the community.
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Sainte Marie
Onondaga Lake Parkway
County Parks and Recreation Department
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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