Governor Cuomo budget turmoil blamed on failed procedure
The article criticizes Gov. Mario Cuomo for taking control of the 1990-91 budget process, arguing the plan increased taxes by over a billion and failed to prevent a $3 billion shortfall. It notes seven weeks of delay, a record-long negotiation, and warns no better outcome next year. It cites party disagreements, revenue overestimates, and a costly delay for school districts.
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Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Assembly
Mel Miller
Senate
Ralph Marino
New York State
Wll
Gov. Cuomo
Michael Dukakis
Wall Street
New York
Alabama
Marino
Durham's New Job Sparked By Friends Not Merit
Former Onondaga County legislator Charles Durham takes a material management coordinator post in the county Division of Purchase with a starting salary of 24 343 rising to 27 715 after he signed on. Critics allege an insiders’ backroom deal, warning of a revolving door where lawmakers hire to reward allies, not for merit, and call for equal opportunity for ordinary citizens seeking work.
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Charles Durham
Onondaga
Purchase
Durham
Shop City Liquor Store
Durhman
John Kanaley
Ron Stott
Kanaley
Stott
Robert Wildridge
Cheers and Jeers Mix Local Hearts and National Debate
Cheers celebrate the Sweetheart Corner sign restoration in North Syracuse with a $6000 bill. Jeers condemn assault weapon supporters and praise HUD’s Hilltop investigations, plus praise for renovation plans at Schapfer Court to provide 69 low income elder housing amid numerous code violations.
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Syracuse
Sweetheart Market
George Gelsomin
Taft Road
Route 11
New
New Jersey
America
New York
Cheers
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Hilltop Apartments
U.S
James Walsh
Hilltop
Conifer Development
Christopher Community
Schapfer Court
James Street
Don’t blame rescuers over water safety concerns
Letter from Dale A Carrier of Oswego Maritime Foundation urging public focus on personal flotation device use and Boater training after a drowning at Oneida Lake. He notes most victims lacked PFDs, explains hypothermia risks, and defends state police divers, offering foundation contact for PFD and hypothermia information.
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Oneida Lake
United States
Oswego Maritime Foundation
Lake Street
Oswego
N.Y
Dale A
Carrier
Safety
Opinion on U S policy toward Lithuania and liberty
John Stanley of Liverpool criticizes U S foreign policy over ten years as expedient and hypocritical. He cites Grenada, Panama, and Lithuania, arguing Washington should recognize Lithuania’s independence and provide political and economic support despite fears of force or disfavor for Russia.
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U.S
Grenada
Panama
Lithuania
China
John Stanley Liverpool
Musical triumph links Syracuse groups on Mothers Day
Nancy Owen Craig applauds the Syracuse Symphony Youth Orchestra and Syracuse University Children’s Chorus for a professional community concert. She credits conductor Ernest Marquiz and director Barbara Marble Tagg for training young musicians and calls for accountability in town vehicle use to protect employees and taxpayers.
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Syracuse Symphony
Syracuse University
Ernest Marquiz
Barbara Marble Tagg
Children’s Chorus
Nancy Owen Craig Manlius
Lip-reading and Revenue Hopes in Political Forecasts
The piece considers potential policy shifts to boost government revenue, suggesting legalized sports betting in Nevada, prostitution, and even drugs as options. It questions morality’s role in policy, arguing for economic budgeting over political failings. It envisions a broad monetization of morality issues to fund government needs.
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Bush
Nevada
Readers urged to submit brief public letters to editor
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to submit letters on any public issue. Letters should be brief and signed or verifiable by telephone, include a daytime number, and may be edited for length. Readers may submit electronically via the Syracuse system or by calling editors for help.
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Herald American
Syracuse Newspapers
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