New York FOIL should curb prisoner information requests
The editorial urges preserving FOIL openness while addressing abuses by inmates. It cites a NYC case where an inmate obtained a victim’s address, prompting fear and possible stalking, and another Buffalo case involving graphic crime scene materials. It supports a proposed measure requiring judge approval and victim notification before inmates access addresses, balancing safety with transparency.
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Walter of Equivocation Clinton Missed Chance to Lead
The piece argues Bill Clinton wastes his second term by equivocating on key issues. It critiques shifts on global warming, anti-personnel mines, welfare reform, and human rights diplomacy. It predicts a lame duck presidency with limited historical impact.
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Residents oppose raising burn limit at Rock Cut incinerator
A letter from Onondaga County residents objects to OCRRA plans to raise the allowable trash tonnage burned at the Rock Cut Road incinerator. It argues the expansion invites more waste and pollution, questions economic motives, and calls for public disclosure of major investors.
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Bernardi Faces Criticism Over City Issues in Syracuse
Earl Andrews outlines concerns about the Bernardi administration. He questions crime trends, demands full mid-year budget reporting, accuses misused education funds, and calls for remedies for absentee landlords while noting city decline predates Bernardi.
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New York School Facilities Bond Act Faces Vote No
The general election ballot in New York includes a $2.4 billion state bond for public school capital projects. Critics call the School Facilities Health and Safety Bond Act a costly boondoggle, arguing it would add to state debt after Mario Cuomo's 1992 bond act was rejected by voters.
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Disaster planners hear Guam air disaster briefings
Onondaga County Disaster Planning Committee held Sept 30 briefings with Dr Mary Jumbellc and Dale Wright sharing how they assisted in the Guam Korean airliner crash aftermath. They described resource scarcity heat rain cultural differences and emotional care for families. Tom Shepardson also served on Guam but was away.
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Budget debt and school funding critique from Onondaga party chair
Vincent Leuzzi, chairman of the Onondaga County Conservative Party, blasts state debt and the NYC focused bond program. He notes rising debt service costs exceeding 100 million annually, billions spent on construction, and 775 million in local building aid without a clear distribution plan.
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