Death Penalty Debate Shapes New York Legislature
The New York Legislature faces a pivotal vote next week on overriding Governor Cuomo’s veto of the death penalty. The editorial reaffirms opposition to state execution, arguing no deterrent effect, race and class bias, risk of irreparable error, high costs, and a claim that capital punishment reflects a primitive society rather than civility.
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Albany
Handicapped Parking Patrols Might Enforce Rules
The column argues for mall patrols to ticket cars parked in spaces reserved for the handicapped. It notes legal IDs, Sheriff support, and legislative approval needed for volunteers to write tickets. Critics worry about towing and space distribution while Florida is cited as a model.
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John Dillon
Council On
Alexander DeLucia
Bernard Kraft
Florida
Wegman’s
DeWitt
Oil City Symphony in Syracuse summer theater debut
Syracuse Stage launches its first summer season with Oil City a light musical review running June 27 through July 23. The off Broadway style production offers full care and quality with tickets readily available, aiming to expand next year’s summer slate if successful. The show aims to provide a festive, music filled evening in Syracuse without relying on season ticket demand.
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Syracuse Stage
Oil City
Arthur Storch
Camillus voter Still Says No To School Budget
Timothy Stepien of Camillus explains continued opposition to the local school budget citing high taxes, reliance on computers, and prior austerity experiences. He notes extracurriculars may suffer but believes boosters will cover sports while urging the board to heed voters.
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Camillus
West Genesee
Camillus Mall
Timothy Stepien Camillus
Unions’ impact remembered amid wage and rights debate
A June Herald-Journal item sparks backlash as Rhonda Rosssey of Local 58 Production SMWIA defends unions. She notes unions ended sweatshops, secured a 40 hour week, and won child labor laws while denouncing anti-union rhetoric and urging relocation to right-to-work states as a cynical option.
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Steven Havas
Alabama
Georgia
Vandals Target Oakridge Drive Mailboxes Again
Mrs Cindy McCormack reports a Camillus incident where a group of youths damaged multiple mailboxes, including a freshly painted one. She notes the events occurred around 2 a.m. Tuesday June 13 and states she will pursue compensation when caught.
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Camillus
Oakridge Drive
Tom
Cindy McCormack
AIDS Will Touch Us All In The Year 2000 Vision
Amber Smith notes in the Sunday Herald American on June 1 2000 that AIDS may shape life in the year 2000. A Christian view contends HIV miraculously heals, God’s sexual conduct rules prevail, and the virus is banished, asking if human choice can alter fate in a world created by God.
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Amber Smith
Sunday Herald American
Legends of Golf Tournaments Opens at LaFayette Club
The Legends of Golf seniors event starts today at LaFayette Country Club. Bud Poliquin notes the fun, community benefit and charity proceeds from the MONY Senior Classic, featuring Chi Chi Rodriguez and other pros, drawing fans to a five day outdoor event in support of local charities.
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LaFayette Country Club
Bud Poliquin
Syracuse University
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Temple
East Carolina
Tuition hike sparks SUNY protests across campuses
Robert W. Jenks of Syracuse argues a $200 rise is minor given potential faculty layoffs and program cuts, urging continued funding to preserve services as he plans to attend SUNY next year. He references a May 9 article noting student and teacher demonstrations over the tuition increase.
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Suny College
Robert W. Jenks
Syracuse
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