Another county job for DeLucia watchdog for taxpayers
In Onondaga County former Legislator Alex DeLucia lands a welfare fraud investigator post at 25292 yearly. Critics note his repeated electoral defeats andcycle of political favors, while supporters cite qualifications as the county hires freeze lingers and the test process unfolds.
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DeLucia
Alex DeLucia
Civil Service
Syracuse
Pirro
Social Services
Robert Stone
Stone
Senate Election Reform Push Faces Senate Roadblock
The Assembly passed bills to simplify ballot access, provide signature forms, require voter registration forms, and consider shortening or removing a 25 day pre election registration. It targets convoluted rules that kept candidates off ballots and blocked Perot in NY. The Senate has been reluctant to act, leaving voters to question democracy.
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New York State
State Assembly
Patrick Buchanan
George Bush
New York
Senate
Ralph Marino
Ross Perot
Rodney King’s Call For Peace After Verdict
The article highlights Rodney King’s plea for nonviolence amid LA rioting following the verdict. It contrasts his calm, heartfelt appeal with the anger of others, praising King’s dignity and lamenting the system’s failure to protect his rights and those assaulted.
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King
Suprising gun incident at Soule Road Middle School
Community reacts to a middle school gun incident in Liverpool where an eighth grader brought an unloaded weapon. Principal Lee DeCosie suspends three involved students and schedules meetings with families and district officials. Local enthusiasm grows for warmer days and outdoor activities as frost safety passes.
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Liverpool
Soule Road
Lee DeCosie
DeCoste
Plea to cut wasteful tax dollars in Congress
Taxpayers urge political leaders to stop funding self serving projects. They accuse Senate Appropriations Chair Byrd and Democratic subcommittees of diverting funds for personal gain, call for tax cuts to boost growth, and demand relief for the middle class and broad economy.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.y
Congress
Senate
Bush leadership labeled weak for voters to reject
Conservative columnist Cal Thomas argues Republicans should abandon polls and lead. He criticizes George Bush for tax increases and failure to take responsibility, urging voters to back Bill Clinton in November for stronger leadership and a better presidency.
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Cal Thomas
Herald-Journal
George
Bush
Washington
Congress
Gov
Clinton
Bill
Perot speaks to voters hungry for change
Sharon L. Frisbee of CNY People for Perot Syracuse notes Perot energizes voters seeking change. The piece cites a large GOP spending plan to deter New Yorkers from backing Perot as frustration with the current economy grows and job loss concerns rise.
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Perot
Tam
H. Ross Perot
GOP
New York State
Sharon L. Frisbee
CNY
Syracuse
Notable Quote From Marshall L. Werner on US Aid Policy
A blunt statement from MARSHALL L. WERNER asserts the United States should not aid former Soviet states or socialist regimes, arguing America must avoid financing such states and accusing Russia of failing to repay. The remark frames a critical stance on international aid and geopolitical leverage.
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America
Soviet Union
Presidential-candidate sandwich sparks public sentiment poll
A high school senior asks if the 92 election year mirrors a voters' mood of disillusion. The shopper remark about a presidential candidate sandwich prompts questions on public view of candidates and government effectiveness.
Biosolids move from waste to useful environmental asset
The Water Environment Federation endorses the term biosolids to distinguish treated sludge from waste. It highlights recycling of treated sludge for forests and farms, noting public acceptance requires education about safety and value, as agencies expand sludge recycling programs and communicate benefits. John M. Karanik discusses county adoption.
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Mount Ranier National Park
Seattle
Milwaukee
The
Water Environment Federation
John M. Karanik County Dept. of Drainage and Sanitation
Syracuse critic mislabels local educator as author
Letter writer defends Howard Johnson a Central New York mathematics educator with a Northwestern PhD and dual Syracuse University roles. He notes Johnson’s NCTM standards work and decries the “local author” label, urging recognition of his scholarly and educational contributions.
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Syracuse City
Howard Johnson
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Education
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM
Johnson
New York
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Thomas J. Heck
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Mel Zimmer
Rodney King
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