Upstate Economy Studied After Regional Decline
A New York Times analysis reprinted in the Herald American argues Upstate New York failed to adapt as the Midwest and New England recovered. It cites out-migration of skilled workers, notes Focus Greater Syracuse aims to rally investment, and praises Central New York’s skilled labor, natural resources, and lower costs as paths to renewal under strong leadership.
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Herald American
Midwest
New England
New York City
George Pataki
Pataka
Mario Cuomo
Phoenix
San Antonio
Tampa
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Central New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fighting Truancy Plan Promoted by Syracuse Schools
Syracuse City School District studies truancy for two years and outlines a policy with steps at 5, 7, 14, 15, 21, and 28 class absences. It pairs teacher and parent contact with a pilot police status form to alert schools and enforce consequences while encouraging attendance.
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Henninger High School
David Cecile
Syracuse City
Syracuse Police
Equal educational opportunity goals from New York League
The League of Women Voters of New York State outlines positions on equity in school funding, calling for narrowing per pupil expenditure gaps, a 50 percent state share of costs, and opposition to funding private schools. It supports district ability to pay, special needs costs, cost efficiency, and schools as community centers, with cautions on Big Five budgets and service separation.
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League of Women Voters of
New York State
State Education Department
League
League of Women Voters
Janet M. Mallan
Syracuse
Market history and resilience noted in market resignation
A charter employee since 1938 recalls the Regional Market 36 years of service with improvements including a 1975 flea market. He cites remodeling anticipation and upkeep concerns, praising grassroots bonds and vendor relations as the market nears its 60th year in operation next year.
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North Side
Tax trends spark debate over clothing sales and property taxes
A reader questions why many areas have no clothing tax and lower property taxes while funding remains strong. The comment cites Onondaga County not joining a January clothing tax exemption and predicts poor prospects for its repeal. The writer notes rising property taxes and complains that politicians rail against family values while young residents leave the state for jobs.
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Herald-Journal
Onondaga County
Pataki
Call for protecting human life and opposing abortions
A letter by Bernadine Fragale Oswego urges Catholics to promote human dignity, protest abortion and assisted death, and press legislators. The author condemns partial birth abortion and claims more abortions on healthy babies occur than reported, urging truthful journalism.
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John Paul
Bernadine Fragale Oswego
Letters to the Editor submissions invited by Herald Journal
The Herald Journal invites letters for publication and states they must include the writer’s name address and daytime phone number. Submissions may be edited and published in print or online and could appear on Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Provide contact details via mail fax phone or NewsLine category 3348.
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Herald Co
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald Journal Herald American
P.O
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