Onondaga Lake cleanup sparks public access debate
In Onondaga County a bitter dispute over public access to lake cleanup studies pits County Executive Pirro against legislator Clyde Ohl. The episode centers on a water quality model and FOI requests, with taxpayers funding research and potential fines for delays. Public accountability and timely information loom large as officials clash.
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Clyde Ohl
Atlantic States Legal Foundation
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Atlantic States
Ohl
Freedom of
Onondaga Lake Management Conference
Timothy Mulvey
State Department of Environmental Conservation
William Sanford
Kevin Gilligan
Lake Management Conference
Sanford
Gilligan
Let Runner Stay on Team in Waiver Appeal
Skaneateles High School seeks an exemption for Chad Elkovitch a 19 year old with learning and developmental disabilities to remain on the track team next season despite state rules barring older athletes from competing. A court hearing is set for month end.
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Elkovitch
White House Security Tightens as Street Closes Debate
The White House faces heightened security after a turbulent period including a September plane crash and October gunfire. Treasury officials considered closing part of Pennsylvania Avenue to vehicles, a move seen as risk reduction but one that could erode the symbol of open democracy and accessibility at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Times
Oklahoma City
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We Are All Consumers and We Must Work Together
A Syracuse reader, CHARLES W. JORGENSEN, argues against dividing people by private and public sectors. He contends both sectors provide value and warns media mischaracterize public spending while urging vigilance and unity.
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Charles W. Jorgensen
Syracuse
Terrorism Crossed Political Lines Deplored
From both sides violence is condemned as cowardly. Cal Thomas questions left wing labeling while referencing the Unabomber’s April California attack. The writer, Todd S. Wesoloh, urges all conservatives and liberals to repudiate violence and pursue political solutions through established processes.
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Cal Thomas
California
Todd S. Weseloh
Syracuse
Mourning Boots Shows Hope From Local Kids
Agnes and Harold Schumm praise neighborhood children who comforted them after their dog Boots was killed by a car. Fourteen year old Haley offered a blanket, Abbey brought a cross with a crocus, Malik brought cookies, and others expressed sympathy. The note thanks the kids and their parents for guidance and love.
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Bootsie
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Malik
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Jackie
Boots
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Harold Schumm
Syracuse
V E Day reflections and veteran gratitude
Maryanne Henry thanks veterans on the 50th anniversary of V E Day. She recalls the war’s toll, the impact on families, and the enduring debt to those who served, noting the crosses and veterans marching as symbols of devotion.
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Maryanne Henry Syracuse
Dissolve council and hire firefighters instead
The letter blasts the Syracuse Common Council for poor budget handling and proposes dissolving the council to save money for more firefighters. It argues the city should prioritize active firefighting over public posturing and criticizes Rick Guy and Jim Russell by name.
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Common Council
Rick Guy
Jim Russell
Adoptive Parents Blamed Over Baby Richard Custody Fight
Catherine Hantey writes May 8 accusing Baby Richard's adoptive parents of causing the child’s plight by withholding truth about the birth. The natural mother allegedly lied to the natural father about the baby’s death, triggering a custody battle 45 days after birth. If care existed, custody would have been relinquished then.
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Catherine Hantey
State Supreme Court
Richard
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