Death Penalty Costs Rise in New York Debate
Legislators must face the cost of capital punishment as New York debates a new law. Studies note states spend about 2.1 million dollars per execution above standard trial and life imprisonment costs. If the death penalty is not used, counties bear final trial costs. the Albany office would coordinate defense experts with fees paid by taxpayers statewide.
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Consolidating Jail and Penitentiary in Onondaga County
County executives propose merging the Jamesville penitentiary and the downtown jail under a single sheriff led administration to save costs and reduce duplication. Flags opposition over accountability and union concerns while aiming for completion by year start and improved resource use.
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Jamesville
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Me Generation in Congress Attacks on Seniors and Social Safeties
A letter denounces the Me Generation in Congress for tearing down Social Security Medicare and other protections. It accuses Republicans of favoring private HMOs and tax funded health plans for themselves while cutting funding for meals for poor children and safety laws. It laments GOP alignment with media figures and Falwell.
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Open letter attacks benefits for homosexual partners
The writer protests Gov. Pataki's move to provide benefits for homosexual partners, calling it immoral and unwise. He argues tax dollars should not fund what he deems an unacceptable lifestyle and urges adherence to traditional Judeo Christian values. Signed by The Rev. Ronald F. Rice of Marietta.
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Ronald F. Rice
Marietta
Mental health budget compared to March Madness
Alfred A. Fusco, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Onondaga County, argues the New York state mental health budget is fiscally reckless, proposing over 100 million dollars in cuts to support services, stricter Medicaid access for the severely disabled, and reduced psychiatric emergency funding, risking greater hospitalizations and homelessness.
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New York State
SUNY proposed cuts threaten campuses and access
An assistant professor argues Gov Pataki’s budget would cut SUNY by about 918 million dollars from 1994-95, risking up to 16 campuses and triggering tuition hikes that could price out thousands of middle income students. The letter warns of economic harm to Cortland and other college towns and urges action to prevent crippling the system.
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Suny System
Pataki
SUNY
SU Urges Move from Big East to Atlantic 10
SU calls for leaving the Big East after its 13 team division vote. The letter argues the move would boost competitiveness and finances, noting planned schedule changes and criticizing Big East officials and media coverage. The writer cites Massachusetts and Temple as potential new peers.
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University of Massachusetts
Temple University
Letters Policy From Syracuse Paper Readers Invited
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication. Letters should be succinct and legible and include a daytime telephone number. The paper reserves the right to edit for length. Mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call 315 470 2235 for questions.
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