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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1997
Page
5
Albany faces three approaches to property tax relief as Republicans push a plan that caps increases and offers homeowner exemptions while Democrats seek broader state aid and prekindergarten expansion. The clash centers on fairness between wealthy and poor districts, potential tax shifts, and the impact on school finances amid budget delays and political maneuvering.
Gov Pataki and both Senate and Assembly Democrats present school tax relief plans. Pataki would subsidize 17 billion in annual homeowner tax bills using lottery proceeds and general funds, boost state aid by 17 billion over five years, and reward districts that freeze or reduce taxes. Senate Republicans echo Pataki but add 12 billion annual incentive aid to districts freezing or lowering taxes, with 3 percent of budgets, while leaving some questions about the 1997-98 aid. Senate remains without a 1997-98 plan pending budget passage.
State Senate Democrats led by Minority Leader Martin Connor adopt the Republican plan with an extra 800 million for homeowners in poorer counties. Half goes to homeowners in Syracuse Buffalo Rochester and Yonkers. The package promises specific annual tax relief amounts for homeowners in Onondaga Oswego Cayuga and Madison counties and outlines five-year boosts to school aid preschool kindergarten and class sizes. Assembly Democrats led by Speaker Sheldon Silver push 5.5 billion in five-year school aid including 650 million for tax relief and a plan for major repairs and technology purchases.
Kenneth Terrell reports on refugees arriving in the United States through the InterReligious Council of Central New York Resettlement Program. More than 400 have found shelter and work here, with Somalis Bosnians Ukrainians and Vietnamese among them. An InterReligious Council reception marked refugees’ first American anniversary and highlighted their journeys from danger to safety.
In Syracuse, about 200 worshippers attended a healing HIV AIDS service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Moynihan and five priests laid on hands and prayed as they embraced and comforted people affected by HIV AIDS. The service, featuring readings and songs, aimed to ease stigma and show compassion to those living with AIDS and their loved ones.
Jim Carroll, 87, volunteers with VISTA to promote recycling in Onondaga County. He surveys businesses and schools, visiting over 350 sites in six months, and praises local recycling progress as he notes 56.7 percent business recycling in 1996 and ongoing statewide goals. He aims to educate, not police, while stressing the county ranks among the better in the state.
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