Catching Drug Dealers Faces Courtroom Hurdles
Since January at least six drug cases have been thrown out in local courts. Judges fault improper searches and unreliable informants, with eavesdropping and illegal searches cited. Experts urge mandatory review classes for officers and judges on warrants and evidence handling.
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Liverpool
State Supreme Court
Walter Gorman
Onondaga
Kevin Mulroy
Against the Odds Pete Rose Battling to Clear Name
The piece screens Rose as a legendary athlete driven by a gambling scandal. It notes his on-field brilliance and off-field notoriety, the struggle to rehabilitate his image, and doubts over Hall of Fame induction amid a judge’s election and legal actions in Cincinnati.
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Charlie Hustie
Rose
Cincinnati
Lords of Baseball
Joe Jackson
Baseball Hall of Fame
Public Records Access in DMV Ads Debate
Opinion piece argues against Assembly bill 3171-A restricting private access to DMV owner lists. It contends junk mail will persist, data should remain public for legitimate uses, and proposes trashing unsolicited mail rather than restricting information or harming revenue for taxpayers.
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Cicero
Michael Bragman
Transportation Committee
Department of Motor Vehicles
DMV
Birthday tribute to a devoted mother and family strength
A son writes a heartfelt birthday tribute praising his mother Ella Sharp for her strength generosity and unwavering love. He recalls childhood illness adventures and comfort from her and honors his father as a steady figure, expressing deep gratitude and the belief that her influence shaped his character.
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Ella Sharp
Insulted by Industry Plan on Oil Spill Centers
A speaker vents anger at the industry plan for oil spill centers, saying the Exxon Valdez disaster devastated Alaska’s coast and cannot be repaired in the near future, despite potential measures.
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Alaska
Valdez
Syracuse Board of Education president race sparks race angle
A Syracuse Board of Education election battle defends the tie breaking vote as not racist. The letter argues qualifications mattered, cites past board support for black members, and notes ongoing political jockeying in elected positions.
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Syracuse Board of Education
Canino
John Young
Shirley Moody
Henry Williams
Gacpiten Pa
Dr. Meno
Dr. Williams
U.S. oil plan to spend 250 million on spill centers
Randy Day of Liverpool denounces the oil industry plan to invest 250 million dollars across five regional spill centers over five years as a hollow gesture aimed at placating the public and masking responsibility.
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U.S
Randy Day
Liverpool
Tax bill on billboard signs prompts city revenue question
E loftus of Cazenovia asks what amount billboard signs are assessed at and how much tax revenue they generate for the city. He hints readers may be surprised by the figures and urges clarification.
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E. Loftus
Cazenovia
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