Betrayed Open Meetings Move Surges Through New York Legislature
Lawmakers push a privacy bill to shield all state level legislative business from public view. Assembly votes 137 to 0 in favor. Senate 48 to 7. Critics call it a betrayal of the voters and an erasure of the Open Meetings Law. Zimmer defends intent to protect private committee meetings.
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Albany
New York State
Michael Bragman
William Bush
Hyman Miller
Melvin Zimmer
Assembly
Tarky Lombardi
Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Senate
Hoffmann
Onondaga
Madison
James Donovan
Chadwicks
Suzi Oppenheimer
Westchester County
New York City
Andrew Jenkins
Franz Leichter
Vermonette Montgomery
Israel Ruiz
State of
New York
Zimmer
Open Meetings Law clash fuels public candor demand
The piece critiques Assembly leaders like Zimmer and Bragman for pushing Open Meetings Law changes. It argues for real public candor in political talks, warns of Cuomo’s expected veto, and notes potential voter backlash and recalls past salary-increase folly. The author condemns all lawmakers for a shameful chapter in New York state law.
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Zimmer
State moves to ban alkyl nitrite drugs statewide
Legislation to outlaw alkyl nitrite compounds sailed through the state Legislature following a lead set by Onondaga County. Gov Cuomo is urged to sign quickly. The substance, sold as liquid incense or room odorizer, is used by youths to get high and can cause death or serious harm. County Legislator Harold Brown highlighted the danger and will seek federal action with Rep Wortley and Sen D Amato.
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Onondaga County
Harold Brown
George Wortley
Alfonso D'Amato
Feds
Jamesville disruption from Jam-Rock Festival sparks late Sunday traffic
Jamesville residents recount a chaotic Sunday caused by the Jam-Rock Festival on South Street. From 3 to 9:45 p.m. bumper traffic, excessive noise, vandalism, and safety hazards overwhelmed homeowners. A pickup damaged property and water mains, while police struggled to respond amid the chaos. Local readers voiced concern about civil rights and school skip day debates.
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South Street
Jamesville
Ronald A. Bacisin
Citizens debate cost of living and congressional raises
Letter writer from Syracuse urges a national referendum on any proposed congressional raise, arguing lawmakers act in self interest while public servants should prioritize others. The piece questions who monitors raises and suggests pairing votes with House elections, possibly as non-binding initially.
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Congress
House
David Montag
Syracuse
Metropolitan School for the Arts hosts city art shows in May
Deborah Evans thanks Chase Lincoln Bank in DeWitt and Onbank in North Syracuse for hosting MSA art shows this May featuring children’s art. She also praises Tete Ine and Anita Powell for teaching art classes and extends congratulations to the students involved.
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Chase Lincoln Bank
DeWitt
Onbank
North Syracuse
Metropolitan School For the Arts
Tete Ine
Anita Powell
Deborah Evans
MSA
Real reasons I liked your Sunday May 26 editorial
A reader criticizes the Nicaragua piece urging the editor to reveal authentic motives behind the administration’s policy. They challenge party lines and question whether economic or strategic factors such as a canal, minerals, oil, or Cuba related capabilities drive stance, dismissing ideological rationales.
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Nicaragua
Wortley
Cuba
Change of opinion praising Syracuse police chief and thanks
A former Southern resident in Syracuse recalls the murder of Donald Kennon and shifts to commend Police Chief Sardino and the Public Safety Department for a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of two suspects. The writer, Joseph B. Cutchins Jr., expresses gratitude to Syracusans who aided in bringing the killers to justice.
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Syracuse
Donald Kennon
Donald
Ecommend
Sardino
Public Safety Department
Chief Sardine
Sardine
Joseph B. Cutchins JR
Franklinton, N.C
Sunset watchers and a Moonification critique
A sunset observer recalls a bluff overlook shared with other viewers as the crescent moon rises. A reader then denounces an editorial stance on religious freedom, recounting a two week stay with the Moonification Church and its push to fund Contra rebels and sell pansies.
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America
Scientelope
Moonification
Moon
Penalizing Doctors For Progress In Brain Tumor Care
A patient reflects on ten years of struggle with a brain tumor. He credits neurosurgeons for recognizing symptoms, performing life saving surgery, and relieving pressure. He laments a system penalizing doctors for medical progress while expressing ongoing anger but guarded hope for future research and treatment.
Erie Canal Lock 4 delays prompt plea to speed work
James LaRocca, commissioner of the state Department of Transportation, and Barge Restoration officials express concern over repeated opening delays at Lock 4 Waterloo. They urge expedited construction so the Cayuga Seneca Canal section can open sooner, warning of harmful precedent in a shortened season. Peter Gfroerer, Tangawanda, signs the appeal.
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James LaRocca
State Department of Transportation
Waterloo
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