Syracuse Herald Journal Political Message Promises Reform
A fragmented 19th century political notice quotes a Syracuse editor, naming Arthur Jenkins as founder and Stephen Rogers as president with Michael Connor and Stan Lineorel in senior roles. The piece rails at party politics and urges measures for the people’s best interests.
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Grerag
Purcheger
PYRAS
Huppert
Arthur Jenkins
Fourder
Reegia
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A Rogers
Fedror Aca Subluber
Paichael J. Connor
Bator Stan Lineorel
Ector
State of the County: Growth and Challenges Ahead
County Executive Nicholas Pirro delivers the annual message praising a strong fiscal position with surpluses and a high credit rating while outlining a Jobs for Tomorrow agenda. Plans include a smart campus at Onondaga Community College, a downtown high tech incubator, rapid response team for investors, and library improvements. The city of Syracuse, though improving, faces population loss and rising abandoned homes amid resisted service consolidation. Cooperation between city and county leaders is urged to unlock broader regional potential.
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Grandaga
Nicholas Pirro
Pirro
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse
Onondaga Lake
Cty
New York
Federal rules on protecting patient privacy stalled
The piece criticizes HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson for delaying stronger medical privacy rules. It notes 30-day public comment periods invite lobbyists and that 1996 and Clinton-era proposals offered limited protections. It highlights stories of privacy harms and urges Congress to enact robust, written-consent protections.
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Tommy Thompson
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Thompson
Congress
Clinton
Capitol Hill
HHS
Gergetown University
Terri Seargeant
North Carolina
Seargeant
Joan Kelly
Austin
Texas
Motorola
Washington Post
Bush Administration
LASIK surgery demands careful use of informed consent
Dr Robert Weisenthal of Laserview Center of CNY in Syracuse warns LASIK is surgery not a quick fix. Emphasizing thorough workups, risk reviews, and follow up, he cautions against discount or out of town deals and urges patients to learn, question, and think before choosing the procedure.
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Robert Weisenthal MD
Laserview Center of
CNY
Syracuse
Reparations debate mocked by a reader now driving 43 mph
Frank Petrauskas of Baldyansville argues in a mailed response that slave owners and descendants should not pay reparations. He cites his own family history from Lithuania and notes winter road dangers on Onondaga Parkway while criticizing former columnist Julianne Malveaux.
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Onondaga Parkway
Julianne Malveaux
United States
Lithuania
Frank Petrauskas
Baldyansville
Clintons' Long Shadows Prompt Pardon Money Critique
A critical letter questions Hillary Clinton’s Senate tenure and wealth gains arguing she and Bill should return pardon money. The writer cites a pardon for two felons linked to the Rich family and frames the issue around campaign promises and ethical concerns.
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Hillary Clinton
New York
Senate
Hugh Rodman
FBI
Bill and Hillary attacked as corrupt political figures
A reader denounces Bill and Hillary Clinton as corrupt and fakes in political life. The letter recalls Abraham Lincoln quotes about lost public trust and accuses the couple of manipulating voters, urging readers to reject their influence. Ronald E. Wilson adds closing signature.
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Abraham Lincoln
Clintons
Ronald E. Wilson
Byron
Readers urged to focus on Clinton's achievements
Letter writer Carmella E Mosca of Liverpool says many presidents behaved badly and contends Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky was a mutual misstep. She urges readers to stop the blame letters and highlight Clinton's accomplishments for the country.
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Lam
Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
JFK
Ruste
Harding
Espa Dome
Fdr
Clinton
Carmella E
Mosca
Liverpool
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co invites readers to send letters or similar material for publication. Submissions must include name address and daytime phone. Materials become property of the publisher and may be edited or reused in any format or platform including online NewsLine.
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Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Siothe Edusz
Herald Ami .O
N.Y
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