Syracuse PBA snubs parade amid chief clash and distrust
In Syracuse the Police Benevolent Association blocked most officers from marching in the St Patrick's Parade over tensions with Police Chief John Farge. The dispute, grievances over hours and retiree staff, and debates on leadership strained relations, while the absence highlighted a rift between police and the community.
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SUNY King to be Paid 90000 Housing Allowance
SUNY will pay Chancellor Robert King $90000 as a housing allowance to not reside in the chancellor's residence. The arrangement, tied to his $250000 salary, prompts questions about the need and value given his ties to Gov. Pataki and prior role as budget director.
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$100M WWII monument sparks debate on honor and memory
Cynthia Carlson argues the proposed 100 million national World War II monument reflects how modern society treats veterans. She recalls WWII vets’ sacrifices and calls for honoring them by understanding their era and values, not by building a costly stone tribute. Zane Fayos travels to Normandy amid the discussion.
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City and County Divide Clouds Syracuse Economic Path
Unemployment nears record lows but many new jobs are low paying and temporary with no benefits. Syracuse and Onondaga County trade blame over services and shared tax revenue, hampering growth. Consolidation could shift sales tax funds and ease cross jurisdiction strain.
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Springtime Rites of Spring at Nottingham High School
A reflective piece on spring's arrival and renewal, noting nature's return, birds returning, and fields at Nottingham High School transformed into soccer fields for student play. It links youth, wisdom gained from winter, and the perennial pull of the land with vivid seasonal imagery.
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Nottingham High School
Local officials urged to unite for city and county prosperity
The text urges government leaders to join forces in court battles where lawyers may benefit, calling for character and collaboration to lift the city and county to a higher level of prosperity together.
Colleges want our money we want answers
The letter questions government financing for higher education and demands explanations for rising costs. It criticizes college marketing, parental input denial, administrator salaries, and aging tenured staff while urging appreciation of trades and practical paths, citing failures in transparency and the value of nonacademic careers.
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Kenneth A. Shaw
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