Reform leaders push open government amid Senate gridlock
In a push for five reform bills, Sen Nancy Hoffmann urged openness in state government while Senate Republicans blocked motions with a five word response Party vote in the negative Critics say leaders shield decisions and pay while the public is shut out, and call for citizens to pressure both chambers to act on reform and democracy.
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Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Hoffmann
Syracuse Democrat
Business
Labor
Senate Republicans
Ronald Stafford
R-Plattsburgh
New York
Assembly
Lawmaker Contact Directory for New York State
A compiled list of political representatives with party affiliations and phone numbers. Includes Senators Nancy Hoffmann Tarky Lombardi John McHugh James Seward William Sears and others from Syracuse Watertown Oneonta Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Parishville Norwich plus Assembly members Michael Bragman Joseph Nicoletti Harold Brown Joan Christensen Frances Sullivan Bill Magee Michael Nozzolio Anthony Casale Ralph Barnace Martin Luster H Nortz John O Neil Chris Ortioff David Townsend and Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea.
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Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Syracuse
Tarky Lombardi Jr
John McHugh
Watertown
James Seward
Oneonta
William Sears
Woodgate
John Randy Kuhl
Hammondsport
Ronald Stafford
Plattsburgh
Joan Christensen
Frances Sullivan
Oswego County
Bill Magee
Nelson
Michael Nozzolio
Seneca Falls
Anthony Casale
Herkimer
Ralph Barnace Jr
Utica
Martin Luster
Ithaca
H. Robert Nortz
Lowville
John O'Neil
Parishville
Chris Ortioff
David Townsend
Oneida County
Clarence Rappleyea
Norwich
Syracusan Donnie Jones wins $14,500 in jail beating case
In 1982 at Mount McGregor Correctional Facility a sergeant and two officers beat inmate Donnie Jones, tearing his eye socket. Judge Howard G. Munson ordered $14,500 in damages, while others were not disciplined. Critics say officials in uniform still taint law enforcement.
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Rodney King
Donnie Jones
Jones
Howard G. Munson
Syracuse
Mount McGregor
Saratoga County
Abortion Debate Sparks Faithful Rifts From Cazenovia
Rev Douglas Merchant calls out religious extremism in abortion battles and rejects the idea that abortion stance defines salvation. He urges Christians to reflect, avoid self righteousness, and rely on faith alone while acknowledging unclear Scripture and science on life’s beginnings.
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Jesus
God
Douglas Merchant
Cazenovia
Voting Should Be Focus, Not Bashing
William A. Whigham of Auburn urges focus on voting in 1992. He notes low turnout among eligible voters and criticizes constant candidate bashing while arguing government recovery starts with individual action and timely participation on election night.
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William A. Whigham Auburn
Navy accused of blaming abuse victim over missed work
Herald Journal editorial blasts the Navy for counseling Petty Officer Francine Adams over absences tied to abusive relationships. The Page 13 entry reportedly documents her absence, not condemnation, while noting the Navy seeks personal responsibility from a 10-year veteran. LT Bart A Winskey weighs in from Syracuse.
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Herald-Journal
Navy
Francine Adams
Bart A. Winskey
Syracuse
Harbor dream tax break rots in Syracuse opinion piece
Lee Ann Hoffman from Fayetteville blasts Pyramid Cos for a 30 year tax exemption tied to the Carousel Center mall and harbor project. She accuses local politicians of pork barrelling, cites PCB cleanup gaps, and argues the center should pay its way rather than leverage tax relief to boost shoppers from Jamesville.
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Pyramid Cos
Harbor Dream
Carousel Center
Syracuse
Pyramid
Jamesville
Lee Ann Hoffman
Fayetteville
Rodney King videotape and the public reaction
A videotape of Rodney King shows a brutal assault by police, leaving him defenseless as blows rain down. The jury clears the officers, sparking nationwide protests from churches to streets, with looting and fear spreading as communities question social decay.
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Rodney King
Rodney
What if skin colors had been reversed case
The author argues that reversing the racial dynamic in a Los Angeles police case would have led to conviction of four black officers for beating a white man. The comment reflects on race and justice in police violence cases.
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Los Angeles
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