State of the County Promotes Consolidation Amid Growth Hopes
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas Pirro outlines a hopeful program to tame duplicative agencies through mutual consolidation, citing a stalled county city purchasing merger and praising upcoming forensic center and sheriff union deal. He argues bargaining and streamlined government boost economic development and tax efficiency while warning against aging practices.
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Onondaga County
Nicholas Pirro
Central New York
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Syracuse
Sheriffs Police Union
Campaign reform doomed by Senate money power
Opinion piece blasts Senate actions blocking McCain Feingold and filibuster reform. It accuses Majority Leader Trent Lott and allies of feeding on campaign contributions while claiming to defend free speech. The column warns incumbents remain backed by big money, writing legislation favors and tax breaks to polluters as lobbyists shape policy.
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Washington Monument
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Trent Lott
Lott
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Weather forecasters and schools deserve understanding
Barbara Wall urges readers to show tolerance for weather forecasts and school decisions, noting forecasting is an inexact science and conditions can change quickly. She cites last week's Oswego storm with four inches of snow, praising local TV forecasts but criticizing Syracuse for overreliance on predictions and advocating common sense and window checks.
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Syracuse
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Editorial argues for diplomacy over bombing in Saddam crisis
Richard Mundy of Syracuse endorses the Herald-Journal view that diplomacy under UN oversight, not unilateral bombing, better enforces Iraqi compliance. He urges sustaining sanctions targeting weapons and assets, citing international law and French and Russian roles to influence Saddam Hussein without war.
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Voice of Reason
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France
Russia
America
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Keep Hiawatha open amid mall plans and road fears
Myron Egvtvedt of Skaneateles laments plans to close Hiawatha and Solar streets for Carousel Center expansion. He argues Hiawatha is a vital link between Interstates 90 and 81, criticizes Bear Street access issues, and urges Pyramid to connect I-81 and I-690 before sacrificing the boulevard.
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Pyramid Cos
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Jerry Snyder
Pyramid
Liverpool
Bear Street
Ratadown
Kukaime
Myron
Northern Airlines commended for pursuing Syracuse loan plan
Rick Moriarty notes in the Herald Journal that the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation and Northern Airlines Inc. met to discuss stock in exchange for a $90,000 loan. SEDCO rejected equity but extended loan deferment to Sept. 1, reaffirming support for affordable air service and Northern’s efforts amid tight finances.
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Herald Journal
Syracuse Economic Development Corporation
Northern Airlines Inc
Syracuse
SEDCO
Northern
Sedco Board of
Northern Airlines
Roy Bernardi
Northeast
New York
Letters policy and submission details for The Post-Standard
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