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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2000
Page
7
An undefined presider named Stephen Rogers oversees a fragmented session with unclear participants Boltor Pudisher and Stan Linporst. The report lists roles like managing editor and other labeled individuals without coherent context.
In a volatile session, supporters of Bragman push for rules reform while Silver tightens control and blocks punishment. A Recycling Education Bill backed by Assemblyman Gunther faces risk from Bragman allies, as reform efforts draw parallels to the 1775 Bunker Hill battle and test lawmakers’ courage.
Rep James Walsh notes funding struggles for veterans while Congress votes $20 million for Iran Central and Latin American police. Protesters want renaming the School of the Americas Fort Benning to reflect a changed mission, but activists demand its closure citing brutal training and deadly outcomes linked to graduates including Romero’s killers and other human rights abuses.
James Ennis, chair of Fire Museum and Safety Education Counts, urges Syracuse Common Council support to convert Former Syracuse Fire Station 12 at 400 W. Genesee St. into a Fire Museum and Safety Education Center. The project aims to educate, attract visitors, and preserve the tax base by preventing fire losses, with financing in place and the building ready for renovation.
Sumner B. Carson salutes Michael Bragman for exposing corruption in New York state government and beyond. He asserts Bragman will face consequences but calls his actions a vital lesson for his development as a leader and as a human being. He cites his own ancestry linked to the Declaration of Independence and emphasizes the value of a free press.
Critics claim the Syracuse newspaper praised Assemblyman Bragman s bid to become speaker, arguing the editorial stance favored more pork for upstate and Central New York. The controversy centers on editorial tone and integrity in coverage of Bragman s push, seen as boosting pork projects.
The reopened Fisher Guide plant in Salina will operate as a manufacturing and distribution facility, with General Motors decisions and state DEC partnership cited as key drivers. Pyramid Brokerage, Gov Pataki, and three tenants anchor Salina Industrial Powerpark, expected to boost local jobs and growth for years.
Reader letter from Russ Mitchell of Liverpool supports Mike Bragman for state Assembly Speaker. He urges ending pork spending, increasing transparency, cutting taxes, and electing leaders willing to overhaul a government seen as serving special interests. The writer argues Bragman’s bid could bring broader reform for Central New York and states a demand for accountable governance.
Readers are invited to submit letters and similar material. Submissions must include NIMES name address and daytime telephone number. The Herald Co. may edit and publish letters and other materials and may use them in any form.
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