Upstate NY Hopes For Economic Turnaround Stalls Amid Mixed Data
In Syracuse visit, Labor Commissioner McGowan praised gradual gains while federal data show Upstate ranks among the nation’s weakest job growth areas. Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and Albany posted low growth as housing improves modestly. The piece notes brain drain and regional disparities, urging accountability for elected leaders.
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Syracuse
James McGowan
Upstate
New York
McGowan
United States
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Census Bureau
Upstate New York
Onondaga
Oswego
Cayuga
Madison
Buffalo
Rochester
Albany
Unabomber Sentenced and Enters Maximum Security Prison
The Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski is sentenced to life plus 30 years in a maximum security facility. Victims' families urge acknowledgment of the harm and the court notes the diaries released by prosecutors reveal a twisted, vengeful man.
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Theodore Kaczynski
Rataqueni
Kaczynski
Washington Post
Susan
Mosser
Thomas Mosser
New Jersey
Newark Star-Ledger
Tom
Rein in Starr Probe Urges Rethink of Special Prosecution
A columnist criticizes Kenneth Starr's Whitewater investigation as protracted and politically biased. It argues for rein in independent counsels, limits on grand juries and subpoenas, and a return to social justice and education as the nation’s priorities.
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Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Paula Jones
Starr
Whitewater
Hillary Clinton
Mr. Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Linda Tripp
Mr. Starr
America
Bible verses and homosexuality debated by Syracuse Herald editor
A Syracuse Newspapers editorial responds to a reader Yvonne Keller arguing Bible approval of sexual orientation. The board reiterates scripture condemns homosexuality, stresses Christians must follow all commandments, and defends the Herald Journal’s stance on public moral issues.
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Ms. Keller
Iad
Jesus
Peter
Paul
Syracuse
Herald- Journal
Tax trends from 1978 to 1998 show rising burden
A reader compares two decades of taxes, noting federal income tax Social Security and Medicare tax New York state income tax and local property tax rose sharply. They state total taxes rose from 16 percent in 1978 to 27 percent in 1997 and urge awareness of tax changes and voter influence.
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New York
New York City
Upstate
New York State
Pataki
Editorial criticizes 24 week abortion ban proposal
The Herald-Journal questions Sheldon Silver’s bill to ban abortions after 24 weeks, noting only 1 percent occur after 20 weeks and 0.4 percent in the third trimester. It urges privacy, compassion, and community support for families, urging Syracuse writers to uphold individual rights and justice. Jacqueline Manier signs for the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.
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Herald-Journal
Sheldon Silver
Syracuse
Jacqueline K. Manier
Religious Coalition For Reproductive Choice
Fayetteville
Readers invited to submit letters to Herald-Journal
Readers may send letters to the editor including forms like cartoons poems or photos. Submissions must include the writer name address and daytime phone number. The Herald Journal may edit publish or post material and it becomes property of The Herald Co.
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