Call to cut pay for Onondaga elections commissioners
The Onondaga County election commissioners Richard Romeo and John Kinsella earn 112 652 annually for part time work. The county legislature should set a lower salary this year, ending automatic raises and addressing rising government pay. The piece argues merit raises and budget reform without extra staff.
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Onondaga County
Richard Romeo
John Kinsella
The
Board of Elections
Romeo
Kinsella
Nicholas Pirro
Pirro
Budget Meltdown Blame Game Over Budget Impasse
A satirical take on Congress and the Bush era budget crisis notes a stopgap spending bill keeps the government alive through Oct 19 while a five year deficit package stalls. The piece lampoons public desire for tax cuts and service cuts, urging reflection on who bears responsibility for fiscal policy.
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Congress
President Bush
Ronald Reagan
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Washington Monument
Congressional
White House
House
Fantasyland
Police learning Spanish praised for outreach in Syracuse
Barbara N. Davis defends a college level Spanish course for Syracuse police, highlighting its aims to improve intercultural relations and emergencies communication. She condemns insults and credits officers for dedication and effort while criticizing a critic’s view of reservists and public indifference to armed forces.
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Robert Chryst
Syracuse
Barbara N. Davis
Onondaga Community College
Sister defends care at Syracuse Developmental Center
The sister of James Bernard Shay, a resident who died at the Syracuse Developmental Center on August 3, argues the facility provided excellent care and staff dedication. She calls for recognition of the center’s workers and support for watchdog oversight to ensure residents receive proper treatment.
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James Bernard Shay
Syracuse
Unt
SDC
Syracuse aimed to host Senior Olympics next year
Tony Casella urges Syracuse to back a June event chaired by Andy Jugan of the Syracuse Sports Corp with city and county funding. He cites St Louis hospitality at last year’s Senior Olympics and predicts strong economic returns, aiming Syracuse as the sport city of the USA.
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St. Louis
Syracuse
Andy Jugan
Syracuse Sports Corp
Onondaga County
Syracuse No. 1
U.S.A
Andy Jagan
Tony Casella
Welfare hires for new mall debated in Binghamton
Irene Fedor argues newspapers miscast SDC and urges cities to require welfare recipients be first hired for new development like Carousel Center. She notes tax breaks and subsidies already favor employers and says welfare work can restore dignity, ease costs, and help reintegrate recipients into mainstream life.
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Carousel Center
Binghamton
Booskoff's
Irene Fedor
Liverpool
Wrong Emphasis From CNS Marching Band Letter
A group of 107 CNS marching band members respond to negative headlines about their organization. They describe a Sept 17 meeting with about 150 in the NS auditorium to discuss student choice in extracurriculars and the unifying impact of instructors. They defend the band’s discipline and national championship status.
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Cicero-North Syracuse
Syracuse
Co Cns
Readers urged to submit letters with contact numbers
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Timothy D. Bunn
Timothy P. Atseff
Donald P. Pickard
James F. Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
Allen Potter
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Allan Potter
United States
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