Crossroads of New York push eyes on Syracuse transit
A $15.4 million transportation center rises on Syracuse North Side linking rail bus lines with a shuttle to Hancock Airport. The plan aims to boost tourism, business and freight through Central New York and may connect OnTrack to Armory Square, downtown Syracuse, and Syracuse University. Amtrak funding via a half-cent gas tax share could fund major upgrades, enabling high speed rail and broader regional growth. Local leaders Bragman Sanford back bipartisan support and a public-private approach to expand passenger service toward Buffalo Albany and beyond.
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Central New York
Carousel Center
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Armory Square
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U.S
James Walsh
R-Onondaga
State Assembly
Michael Bragman
Onondaga County Legislature
William Sanford
Empire State
Buffalo
Albany
Bragman
D-Cicero
Assembly
New York City
Conrail
Montreal
Csx-Norfolk Southern
New York State
Sanford
R-Salina
Onondaga
Pass a stronger lobbying law for Albany reform
Editorial urges Gov Pataki and the Legislature to enact the Integrity in Government Act to curb lobbying excesses. It cites a 400 percent rise in lobbying funds since 1984 and 180 fundraisers in session this year, arguing for limits on lobbyist contributions and clearer enforcement.
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George Pataki
Pataki
Assembly
Michael Bragman
Andrew Greenblatt
Common Cause/NY
State Lobby Commission
New York
Eugenics Claims Against Planned Parenthood Amid Founder Ideals
Cynthia D Falile of the Diocese of Syracuse argues Planned Parenthood mirrors Margaret Sanger and her eugenics views. She cites alleged beliefs on birth control, feeblemindedness, and race, framing late term abortion as a tool for racial purification and comparing abortion access to a public moral issue.
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Planned Parenthood
United States
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Respect Life Office
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Syracuse
European coed restrooms proposed to end civic center woes
A reader questions county spending on women’s restrooms at the Civic Center proposing coed facilities as in Europe. The letter criticizes the two party system, calls for ethical reforms, and suggests Colin Powell as a third party leader while noting voting as a right.
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Nick Pirro
Civic Center
Europe
Orry
Colin Powell
Small businesses key to national and regional growth
The SBA marks Small Business Week highlighting the role of 22.1 million U.S. small firms in job creation and sales. National trends show 2.5 million jobs added in 1995 with small business driving much of future growth, while Upstate New York seeks comparable momentum and local support for entrepreneurship. Bernard J. Paprooki, SBA District Director, urges collaboration to nurture small business expansion locally.
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Rrane
Budinessio
Lednis
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Dean Torpede
Upstate
New York
Liverpool teacher accused but defended over caring for students
A reader denounces the arrest of sixth grade teacher Jeffrey Reed in Liverpool, arguing his interaction with students was affectionate guidance. The letter asserts four girls’ accusations are inflated and questions labeling him a criminal or child molester.
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Jeffrey Reed
Liverpool
Mr. Reed
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co invites succinct letters from readers and notes publication requires the writer’s name address and daytime phone number. Submissions become the property of Herald American and may be edited and published or posted online. Mailing address and phone contacts are provided for letters and policy questions.
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