Bond Act exposes how funds vanish in transit
The essay critiques New Yorks 3 billion environment bond program, noting casual fragmented oversight by three authorities, limited Comptroller scrutiny, and post spend audits. It warns of political distribution, wasted interest, and vague plans for a 2.4 billion school capital measure due November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erik Kriss
Albany
Herald American
State Comptroller's
Comptroller's Office
Microsoft
Kriss
Judith Enek
Public Interest Research Group
Netanyahu blamed as peace threat after Jordan assassination bid
The piece argues Netanyahu endangers peace amid a botched Mossad operation in Jordan to abduct Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal. It credits King Hussein for restraint and proposes Netanyahu’s leadership jeopardizes ongoing Israeli Palestinian talks, while cautions real peace depends on trusted actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu
Jordan
Mossad
Hamas
Khaled Mashaal
Israel
Canada
Middle East
Sheik Ahmed Yassin
Yasser Arafat
Yassin
Gaza Strip
Arafat
Madeleine Albright
Hussein of
Amman
Mashaal
Sheik Yassin
Hussein
Taking guns away is not the simple answer
A reader challenges columnist Mario Rossi over Sept 27 gun views, urging focus on troubled people, not arms. They argue disarming civilians ignores real harms, cite Second Amendment debates, law enforcement role, and safety benefits of responsible gun ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rossi
United States
Dogs and politicians spark letters on ethics and fame
A composite letter set critiques Senator Jesse Helms and other lawmakers for blocking nominations while praising humane treatment of animals. It also includes a dog’s plea about neglect and a polemic against Hollywood and PETA, urging humane care grounded in science and practical farming truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Kingdom
Plato the
Skunk
PETA
Walt Disney
Babe
Unity Acres proposes Syracuse expansion into vacant structures
Anthony Lombardo asserts Unity Acres in Orwell serves 150 homeless and urges expansion to Syracuse. He cites vacant buildings as potential sites and suggests the Syracuse Developmental Center as a veteran facility alternative if unused. He praises the group's frugal efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Acres
Orwell
Syracuse
Anthony Lombardo
Letters for publication sought by Herald journals
Readers invited to submit letters, cartoons, poems, or pictures with name, address, and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Herald Co. and may be edited or published in print or online. Mailing address, email, fax, and questions provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald- Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J. Connor
Timothy D. Bunn
L. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Mario Rossi
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Uganda
Supreme Court
Midwest
Helms
Mildred Rodziszewski
Jesse Helms
Rodziszewski
William Weld
Sen
Richard Lugar
Eric
Phil Gramm
Joseph Biden
Tam
John
Hollywood
People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Evening News
NBC
Minks
Ermines
Ene
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!