Residency rule for Syracuse city workers called unfair
The Syracuse residency rule, meant to connect workers with the community that funds them, is criticized as ineffective. Many exemptions exist, and state law blocks enforcement for police, firefighters, and sanitation workers. The piece argues the rule should apply to all or be discarded for fairness.
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Syracuse
Thnk
Sue Wetberahl
Herald American
Board of Education
Roy Bernardi
Albany
World Press Freedom Day recalls perils faced by journalists
In 1994 seventy two journalists were killed worldwide as press freedom erodes. The report notes higher jailings and beatings, with two American correspondents among the dead. It cites Freedom House data and CPJ head remarks, urging protection of journalists and the First Amendment.
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Algeria
Turkey
Tajikistan
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Rey
United States
Freedom House
New York City
Poland
Czech Republic
Baltic States
William A. Orme Jr
Committee To Protect Journalists
Cynthia Hibaum
Cheers and Jeers Honan retirement at United Way of Central New York
Cheers to Harry Honan retiring as president of the United Way of Central New York after long leadership. He led the agency through growth, innovations in donations, and cooperative philanthropy shaping community support for decades.
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Harry Honan
United Way of
Central New York
Honan
Sagency
United Way
Central
New York
Public policy costs skew energy bills for Niagara Mohawk customers
A Herald-Journal analysis notes that Skaneateles Electric Light Department charges lower rates than Niagara Mohawk, highlighting policy-driven subsidies for municipal and cooperative utilities. It argues that 25 percent of Americans enjoy these benefits while 75 percent pay higher costs, with $8.7 billion in nationwide subsidies and Niagara Mohawk facing heavy taxes and mandatory purchases from unregulated generators.
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Niagara Mohawk
The
Herald- Journal
Skaneateles
Skaneateles Electric Light Department
U.S
Congressmen Hold Syracuse Public Hearing on 1999 Farm Bill
Eight members led an agriculture subcommittee public hearing in Syracuse about the 29 billion 1999 farm bill. No local attendees spoke, only lobbyists and a few dairy farmers. Questions focused on food stamps regional food banks school meals and aid to small farmers. few locals pressed for accountability amid GOP Contract with America and funding cuts.
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Agriculture Subcommittee
Syracuse
Fom Education
GOP
America
We Are the Government and the Oklahoma City Bombing
A letter from Steven Chappell of North Syracuse argues about right wing politics and federal power after the Oklahoma City bombing. He contrasts militias with rescue workers and asks who represents America, urging accountability of federal workers and officials who direct government actions.
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Oklahoma City Federal
America
Michigan
Oklahoma City
Steven Chappell
North
Syracuse
Priests Face Movie Ordeal From Controversial Release
A local opening of the film Priest draws controversy as critics claim MiraMax Disney misrepresents the priesthood and church. Advocates say priests provide daily spiritual guidance and sacraments, while the film allegedly attacks religious leaders and risks broader public distrust.
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Miramax
Christensen urges no local tax hike face for Syracuse
Assemblywoman Joan Christensen of Syracuse criticizes Mayor Roy Bernardi and the Common Council for considering higher property taxes and utility taxes. She blames Gov Pataki for withholding 1.7 million in revenue sharing and 9 million in school aid, urging the governor to restore funds. She backs the Assembly tax relief plan to cap property tax increases and cut income taxes by 2 billion, while repealing clothing and utilities taxes.
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Roy Bernardi
Syracuse Common Council
Pataki
Syracuse
Common Council
Gov. Pataki
Assembly
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
Readers are invited to send succinct legible letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer’s daytime telephone number and unsigned letters or authors without vented authorship will not be published. The paper may edit letters for length and provide mailing, fax, and phone contact details for submission.
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Herald- Journal
Herald American
P.O. Box
Syracuse
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