City fights UFC move to Syracuse in opinion piece
The author urges Syracuse Mayor Roy Bernardi to block Ultimate Fighting Championship in the city citing brutality and public safety concerns. They note Sept. 20 event at the War Memorial and reference state bills by Gov Pataki and the state athletic commission to regulate or ban the sport, arguing it is dangerous and not entertainment.
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Recycling drives jobs as Solvay Paperboard plans expansion
Two Onondaga County legislators form a recycling round table to boost the industry and attract more firms. Solvay Paperboard plans a $100 million expansion to double plant size, creating up to 60 jobs and raising local employment to about 150. The project would increase paperboard and office paper recycling, leveraging local corrugated box throughput and a growing demand for eco friendly packaging.
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Mark Weiner
Herald American
Solvay Paperboard
James B. Porter
Onondaga County
Vicki Baker
D-Dewitt
Russ Andrews
Syracuse
Baker
Principal Ward Leaving Syracuse for Notingham High
Syracuse educator Granger Ward departs Corcoran High after turning around the school for four years to lead Marni manhattan 3¢-high district. His departure prompts mixed emotions as DiFlorio lamented losing a great administrator and Ward reflects on his legacy of tough love and student impact.
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Robert DiFlorio
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City muffler alone not enough to cut airport noise
The letter disputes the Herald Journal note on muffler limits, arguing past and current noise studies rely on unreliable computer models with input errors and lack real field measurements. It cites EPA guidance of outdoor 55 decibels and indoor 45, notes newer quieter planes can be noisier in some cases, and warns expansion would raise noise. It questions equitable soundproofing and links noise to health effects, urging stronger abatement despite some positive steps.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Household chemicals may threaten health and water safety
A reader letter from Janet Besse of Skaneateles warns that widespread use of lawn and household chemicals poses cancer and asthma risks. She notes the market releases many untested products and recalls Graham Hodges's Herald-Journal plea for caution to protect families near chemical exposure.
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Graham Hodges
Promise Keepers event leaves lasting impact at Carrier Dome
A speaker recalls returning from the Promise Keepers Conference at the Carrier Dome on June 9, praising Syracuse University and the city. The message credits fair media coverage, acknowledges imperfect standards, and thanks Syracuse residents and the university for support in organizing the gathering.
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Promise Keepers
Carrier Dome
Syracuse University
Debate Over Beavers Spurs Calls for Stronger DEC Action
Letters to Syracuse Newspapers discuss beaver overpopulation and support for proposed legislation enabling the state Department of Environmental Conservation to implement broader management actions. Opponents are criticized for lacking factual background, while proponents argue the problem worsens with time and that the bill will reduce economic costs from damaged roads and rail lines. The author urges passage.
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State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Readers urged to submit letters to the editor
Readers are invited to send concise legible letters with the writer’s address and daytime phone number. Mail to Letters to the Editor Herald Journal Herald American P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. For fax use 4703019 and for a delivery call BL4702795.
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