Bennett Funding Group blamed on media amid fraud case
A Syracuse letter writer denounces Patrick Bennett blaming the media for his bankruptcy and asserts the Bennetts fueled a $700 million pyramid scheme with fraudulent leases. The column argues owners misled pensioners and investors while living in a half million dollar home as a federal indictment details a vast securities fraud. The piece questions their denial and the media’s role, citing U.S. attorney Mary Jo White.
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U.S
Southern District of New York
Joe Camel and the push to sell to kids
The piece argues that cigarette marketers used Joe Camel to attract youth, citing CDC data that youth daily smoking rose 73 percent amid Joe Camel’s prominence. It criticizes tobacco companies for delaying price increases and portrays negotiations on a national settlement as insufficient to curb youth smoking while urging higher costs to deter young smokers.
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Joe Camel
Joé Camel
Mickey Mouse
Centers For Disease Control
Tobacco Companies
Marlbo"Toman
Congress
Annenberg Public Policy Center
University of Pennsylvania
Tobado
Lessons From White House Scandal Reflects On Society
Thomas Hanley argues the Clinton inquiry reveals media bias and the limits of impeachment, urging focus on policy over personal life. He contends Americans must reassess leadership qualities and question political motives behind the impeachment push.
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Congress
Clinton
Bragman Earns Credit for Project CHIPS Support
In 1995 Assemblyman Michael J. Bragman secured a special legislative grant for a pre kindergarten program at Brewerton Elementary, Project CHIPS. The program enters its 14th year of funding, having benefited 785 children and received over 385000 dollars to equip classrooms and expand computer technology for K to fifth grade. Bragman attended orientations and graduations, consistently representing educational needs.
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Michael J. Bragman
Brewerton Elementary
Bragman
Aree
Giuliani praised for NYC crime drop and welfare center shift
Julia Enders notes in Syracuse that New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani reduced crime by 49.3 percent and homicides by 69.3 percent over 32 years, and welfare centers are now called job centers, urging national attention.
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New York City
Rudolph Giuliani
Grant Middle School Opens To Fowler Students After Storm
Parents recall apprehension about Fowler students joining Grant Middle School due to storm damage at Fowler High School. Superintendent Thomas Cappa says it was the only viable option and the Syracuse City School District arranged transportation security and schedules. Fowler teachers rearranged weekends and students adjusted, praising Grant staff for opening their rooms. Principal Jaime Alicea is wished a quiet rest of the year.
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Grant Middle School
Thomas Cappa
Fowler High School
Syracuse City
Grant
Jaime Alicea
Voters react to D Amato true colors and slights
Jeannette Zbikowski of North Syracuse voices anger at Senator D Amato over accusations against Charles Schumer and past remarks about Social Security and Medicare. She recalls a Don Imus show interview where D Amato suggested cutting cost of living raises for Social Security recipients.
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Jeannette Zbikowski
Syracuse
Letters Here Invite Public Submission to The Herald
Readers are urged to submit letters and expressive material for publication. Submissions must include the writer’s name address and daytime phone. The Herald retains rights to publish edit and use submissions in various platforms.
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