Lombardi Retires From State Senate After 27 Years
Tarky Lombardi Jr. announces he will not seek re election to the New York State Senate, ending a 27 year tenure since 1965. The Central New York veteran led the Senate Finance Committee, backed the Carrier Dome and regional projects, and earned praise from allies and rivals for his diligence, intellect, and compassion.
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Lombardi
Senate
New York
Senate Finance Committee
Albany
Carrier Dome
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Tarky
Michael Bragman
Cicero
Bragman
Central New York
Tarky Lombardi
New York State Fair name shakeup sparks debate over image
The article discusses renaming the New York State Fairgrounds to Empire ExpoCenter to craft a more modern image. It notes expectations tourists may be drawn to a bigger branding shift, but warns that maintenance, cleanliness, staff, and event quality matter more. It covers a proposed 87-foot message center sign, initially costed at up to 1 million, now pledged to be built by Pixel International Network for free in exchange for billboard ads and profits from four signs. Critics deem the four permanent billboards on I-690 and I-81 as tacky and visually cluttered, potentially undermining the fair’s new image.
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Fairgrounds
Disney World
New York State Fairgrounds
Fair People
Albany
Pixel International Network
Pixel
Syracuse
Las Vegas
Rescue Mission Appeals Against Misuse of Donation Centers
The Rescue Mission condemns residents who leave useless items at donation centers including worn furniture soaked rugs and dirty disposable products. The charity says such waste costs it money to remove and dispose of and urges offenders be penalized. centers are for usable goods only not dumps.
Architectural camouflage critique of HIV care project fuels debate
A letter argues against a $1.5 million federal grant for a proposed HIV positive housing project. The writer calls the effort architectural camouflage for segregation, decrying potential labeling and exclusion and urging funds instead for universal educational programs to reduce HIV infections. The piece urges government denial and questions coalition motives.
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High school graduates reject easy way out
Kudos to the girls at Nottingham High and to all graduates this year. They studied until mastering their subjects and proved expectations. The author praises perseverance and notes taxpayers funded those who did and did not graduate, expressing gratitude. Syracuse writer Herman F. Wolf.
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Nottingham High
Herman F. Wolf
Syracuse
Graduating seniors urge DWI prevention at graduation time
Kathleen Hysick speaks to fellow seniors and the community urging everyone to avoid driving after drinking during graduation season. She notes memories and school activities, including Students Against Drunk Driving, and warns of the tragic loss of a classmate from alcohol related crashes.
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Kathleen Hysick
Syracuse
Inmates receive free benefits, taxpayers fund prison perks
Local commenter ANN SENSENICH of Camillus argues inmates receive health care, college, clothing and recreation at no cost while taxpayers fund these benefits and jobless residents bear the burden. The note urges policy change to stop perceived prison excesses.
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Ann Sensenich Camillus
Everyone's problem Racism and its enduring impact
The piece argues racism is a universal issue affecting all groups and generations. It notes harm from past policies like Japanese internment and warns against stereotyping. It calls for judging individuals by character, not race or sex, as the first step toward solutions.
Welfare reform view on New York state aid
Opinion argues welfare should be reformed to reduce fraud and expand efforts to move recipients off rolls. It criticizes claimants who refuse work and calls for stricter controls and fairer treatment for workers and recipients in New York.
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New York State
Readers urged to send letters for publication
The notice invites readers to submit legible signed letters with daytime phone numbers for verification. unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published. The paper reserves the right to edit for length and provides a P.O. Box 4315 Syracuse NY 13221 for mail. Readers can fax Jelters via phone numbers 315 470 2027 and 315 470 2235 for questions.
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