Relief arrives as Onondaga backs flood cleanup effort
In Onondaga County three villages Manlius Fayetteville and Minoa face recurring flood threats from Limestone Creek. After urging from mayors the County Legislature unanimously voted to provide equipment for creek debris removal and bank stabilization though operators remain to be found. Officials hope state funding from Senator Martin Auer will fund longer term fixes as residents cross their fingers for aid and relief.
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Limestone Creek
Manlius
Fayetteville
Minoa
Onondaga County
Rone
Martin Auer
Ironic federal policy on Haitian migrants in harsh climates
The piece mocks government bureaucracy for moving Haitian migrants to remote Adirondack winter camps and later proposing Desert relocation. It frames federal planning as cruel irony, highlighting striking contrasts between stated goals and treatment of immigrants.
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New York Adirondack Mountains
Feds
Arizona Desert
Sion
Dolphin staff face senate control over campus paper’s funding
Reporters at Le Moyne College’s Dolphin describe a censorship struggle as the Student Senate funds 40 percent of the paper, enabling direct influence over content. A censor was assigned after a racially and sexually offensive lyric ran, staff faced dismissal, and some quit, highlighting funding tied to editorial autonomy.
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The
Dolphin
le Moyne College
le Moyne Powers
le Moyne
Student Senate
Senate
Le Moyne Student Press Freedoms Amid Financial Control
The Dolphin staff face independence limits as college administrations fund student publications. Advertisers and subscribers lessen pressure from single sources, but financial self sufficiency remains tied to editorial freedom. Historic funds and publication controls linger, shaping protest era gains and current frustrations.
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Dolphin
Controversial Seat Belt Law Sparks Community Charge
Letters urge lowering the Child Safety Seat Law age from 5 to 3, citing field trips, nursery schools, and transportation challenges. Contributors from Liverpool and Syracuse condemn the law as impractical and call for modification to support non profit programs and animal shelters.
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New Discovery Center
Joyce E. Howland
Liverpool
Koch interview sparks dairy farm defense of farming
The Utica area dairy farmer details a 300 acre operation south of Utica and defends farming as the nation’s key industry. He argues farmers work endlessly to feed the country and world, challenging Koch’s remarks on food origins.
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Utica
United States
Koch
Liver transplant support meeting urged for upstate chapter
Liver patients seek cures as donor shortages persist. An 8 year old Cassie McPherson died after a second liver transplant within a week. An organizational meeting of the upstate American Liver Foundation chapter is set for 7 30 p m in room 1100 at State University Hospital in Baldwinsville. Call Hank and Kate Collins at 635 5141 if unable to attend.
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Cassie McPherson
Cassie
The
State University Hospital
Upstate
American Liver Foundation
Hank and
Kate Collins
Loyal Syracuse Symphony supporters recall Rampal concert
A Syracuse couple recounts decades of support for the Syracuse Symphony and notes missing most concerts in 1981 82 due to a new job. They did attend the February 20 concert conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal who led the overture and flute concerto, bringing tears to the narrator.
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Syracuse Symphony
Marilyn
Symphony
Jean-Pierre Rampal
Penitentiary expansion and cell occupancy debate in Onondaga County
Theodore N. Ouimette of North Syracuse argues against new single inmate per cell policy and prison expansion. He contends multi occupancy could double capacity at lower cost while criticising state requirements and taxpayer burdens. Karen and Terry Brawner comment on the Medicare and Social Security interview process.
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Onondaga County
John Mulroy
Theodore N. Ouimette
North
Syracuse
Karen
Medicare
Terry Brawner
Hew
Social Security Administration
So many fires and rising heating bills spark fear
Letter from Syracuse resident Mrs M E Petratch laments frequent fires blamed on high heating costs. She notes bills rising from 148 to 204.08 and fears wood stoves may worsen danger to homes and people.
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M.E. Petratch
Syracuse
Medicare story interview note with Karen Cain
A reporter credits Karen Cain for a feature on Medicare tied to the February article. The piece notes Medicare remains confusing like Social Security unless you work with or are affected by it, and highlights recent legislative changes impacting the program.
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Karen Cain
Karen
City farm politics and a provocative mayoral tease
A provocative opinion suggests urban farming in New York City as a response to Mayor Edward Koch. The speaker mocks Koch and questions party choices, proposing an absurd challenger idea and implying political frustration with city leadership.
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Edward Koch
New York City
Fifth Avenue
42Nd Street
Pay in kind to Mayor Koch for governor ballot comment
Elizabeth L. Peterson of Upstate issues a political jab in a public letter. She cites Ed Koch's Playboy remarks about her lifestyle and says her governor vote will depend on whether he runs.
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Ed Koch
Playboy Magazine
Elizabeth L. Peterson
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