Rappleyea's NYPA appointment blamed on Cuomo feud
In a partisan blast, critics argue Rappleyea benefits from Pataki's NYPA choice while Cuomo-era costs linger. The piece accuses Republicans of hypocrisy, notes Freeman's severance and benefits, andQuestions how loyalty and politics shape public spending.
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New York Power Authority
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Rappleyea
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Pataki
Norwich Republican
Lule
State Assembly
New York
Unty
David Freeman
Freeman
State Ethics Commission
Tf Tis
Associated Press
Rapp
Assembly
People of
Mistreatment at Elizabeth Jail Spurs Abuse Claims
A group of 25 undocumented immigrant men were brutalized by six Union County Jail guards who forced them to trip unclothed kneel and shout allegiance before a four hour gauntlet of kicks and flailing. The guards allegedly beat and humiliated the detainees amid claims the prisoners fabricated the story. Prosecutors say more arrests are pending as public condemnation grows.
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Elizabeth
N.J
United States
Union County
Anegal
Ghana
Romania
California
Oneida Nation leaders decry gambling coverage by Herald-Journal
Mohawk Syracuse resident Ray White calls for unity to reclaim spiritual path amid gambling, alcoholism, and crime concerns. Oneida Indian Nation condemns the Herald-Journal series as political vendetta, calling it junk journalism and an attack on Ray Halbritter, the Men's Council, and Clan Mothers.
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Herald-Journal
Ray Halbritter
Oneida
Ononda
Oneida Nation Men's Council
Oneida Indian Nation
Give Oneidas a break in Gambling With Tradition debate
A reader defends the Oneida Nation, praising its efforts to improve life on its 32 acre territory. The letter notes that profits from the enterprise fund health care, elder services, daycare, meals, and education, with no tax dollars required, and urges Syracuse papers to fairly credit the Nation’s self supporting programs.
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Syracuse
Pareen
Oneida Nation: Reader Demands Fair Coverage On Leaders
A letter from Kim Jacobs of the Oneida Nation protests perceived bias in Herald-Journal coverage of the Oneida Nation and Ray Halbritter. She asserts nations elect leaders, questions editorial fairness, and asks the paper to stop criticizing their governance and self-sufficiency.
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Ray Halbritter
Kim Jacobs
Oneida Nation
Lose Lose Gambling War Declares Local View
In a sharp letter, Kent Englemann of Baldwinsville opposes legalization of gambling, arguing it drains citizens and state alike. He says gambling profits are illusory, creates social harm, and urges legislators to seek alternative revenue sources rather than casinos or slot machines.
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New York
Kent Engelmann
Baldwinsville
Readers urged to submit concise letters with contact data
The Herald Journal invites brief legible letters for publication. Signed letters only. authorship verifiable. Include daytime telephone. Edit for length if needed. Mail to Letters to the Editor, Herald Journal, PC Box 4915, Syracuse NY 13221. Fax 470-3019. For questions call 315-470-2235 or hear policy via NewsLine 472-2111 category 3348.
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