State fines loom as Syracuse de-icing plan stalls
Since 1992 Syracuse officials faced a state order to build an ethylene glycol de-icing waste system at Hancock airport. Six months left before fines if not completed. council delays borrowing for $9.3 million debt, funded by airline fees. Environmental risks and rising costs highlighted.
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Bruce Leslie departs OCC amid community gratitude and transition
Bruce Leslie, longtime president of Onondaga Community College, resigns to become chancellor of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. The editor notes his 12 years guiding OCC, the $35.5 million applied technology center, and the college’s role for local students and employers before wishing him success in Connecticut.
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House approves rollback of illusory gas tax windfall
The House voted to roll back the 4.3 cent per gallon gas tax until year end, a move worth about 15 dollars to the average driver but contingent on Senate approval. Oil and gas retailers may keep any savings, with no requirement to pass them along.
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Syringe plan sparks debate in Syracuse on needle exchange
Readers clash over a proposed local syringe exchange amid fears of crime and needles in public spaces. Supporters cite health benefits, reduced HIV transmission, and links to treatment, while opponents urge non acceptance and call for safer alternatives. A state bill to allow nonprescription syringe purchases is noted as another path.
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GOP agenda threatens Doles presidential bid
Otis Pike in the Herald Journal lauds Dole as honorable yet notes his firm link to the GOP agenda. A Time CNN poll shows Democrats lead Republicans 46 to 39, with 45 percent backing the president on major issues versus 37 percent for Republicans. Burgess cites risk to Dole’s candidacy next November.
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Democrats praise Bragman amid school budget clash
Assemblyman Majority Leader Mike Bragman is praised by lobbyist Eugene Tyk-sinski for his integrity while noting he will avoid commenting on proposed outlawing of the school contingency budget. The measure would grant boards and superintendents leeway when taxpayers reject large budgets.
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