State enforcement urged over citywide property reassessment
Residents and groups accuse Syracuse and county officials of ignoring state law on uniform assessment. The state demands an inventory, then reassessment, while politicians fear voter backlash. Attorney General weighs suit. critics say lax enforcement promotes unfair taxation and erodes trust in government.
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Thomas Young
Syracuse United
New York State
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Syracuse
Young
Robert Abrams
New Laws Crack Down on Underage Drinking in New York
A new package of laws in New York targets underage drinking and fake IDs. Minor drinkers face license suspensions, 90 day license bans, fines up to 100 dollars, and 30 hours of community service for using fake IDs or possessing alcohol. Additional penalties apply after January 1 and in April licenses will display under 21 indicators.
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Michael Bragman
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Bragman
Art Struck Celebrates Heritage in Syracuse Arts Week
Art Struck showcases music and dance theater opera and symphony in greater Syracuse. Performances fill Syracuse University Le Moyne College and Onondaga Community College venues with works displayed from The Galleries to banks and offices. Rose Bernthal leads the event celebrating breadth of local arts.
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Onondaga Community College
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Bilingual education debate praised by Syracuse educators
IS A PAGANO of Partners in Learning urges support for bilingual programs in Syracuse. She argues English-only policy obstructs equal educational opportunity and harms non English speakers, especially English learners in middle school, advocating a modified transitional bilingual approach with ESL components.
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Syracuse
Isa Pagano
Partners In Learning, Inc
Fidelio shines in Syracuse Opera season highlight
Opera fans should not miss Fidelio at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Conductor Gustav Meier leads a strong cast under director Ken Cazan in a dramatic timely presentation. Tickets available at the Civic Center Box Office or by calling 425 2121.
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Fidelio
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John H. Mulroy Civic Center
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Robert Swedberg
Soviet aid offers test American pride in disaster relief
In the aftermath of a Northern California quake and prior Armenian devastation, the Soviets propose help. The piece asks how accepting aid from a Cold War adversary would affect American dignity, given concerns about economic disparities. Readers are invited to submit 300 words or less for Sunday Soapbox with contact details and deadlines.
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New York
Glinton Square
Gun safety call sparks parental accountability debate
The writer argues gun owners must face charges when guns are accessed by children. They oppose banning guns but urge responsible storage. Parents should be held responsible for keeping firearms out of reach and teaching kids about dangers.
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