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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1997
Page
5
Arthur Jenkins, founder, declares in the Herald's first issue dated January 15, 1877 that politics will be ignored and public questions discussed. He pledges support for men and measures advancing the people’s best interests, signaling an independent editorial stance.
The Herald Journal endorses Mayor Roy A. Bernardi for re election amid an urban economic shift and aging infrastructure. He increased police strength and crime programs while attracting outside business. critics cite financial missteps and a weak Citizen Review Board. The paper urges voters to choose continuity over change.
Syracuse voters will choose two of four candidates for at large seats on the Common Council in November. Incumbents declined. The Herald Journal endorses Patrick B. Sardino and Pat Kelly, both lawyers, for four year terms. Sardino, a Democrat with Conservative backing, is a longtime Syracuse resident and son of Police Chief Thomas Sardino. Kelly, a Republican with Conservative Independence and Freedom lines, ran unsuccessfully two years ago. Other candidates are Paulette A. Johnson, a nurse and school board member, and James L. DiBlasi, a stock broker. Johnson is a Democrat with Liberal support. DiBlasi aligned with Independence and Freedom lines. Sardino emphasizes jobs, housing, crime prevention, and youth programs. The paper endorses Kelly for consolidating services to save money, citing a proposed $600,000 city savings blocked by the Democratic majority. Voters may select any two names.
Suzanne Abrams of People Against the Death Penalty/CNY Syracuse argues that the New York death penalty is prohibitively costly. She cites Onondaga County's Sam Chinn III plea as an example and asks how state and local taxpayers bear the expenses in trials, defense, prosecutions, and potential executions.
Letter writer Arthur Eaton questions Mayor Roy Bernardi s claim of 2027 city jobs since taking office asking for job details such as full time status wages benefits and whether the jobs meet living costs noting downtown gains and arguing supporters fund the campaign and reflect a majority rather than unfair advantage.
A reader replies to a Herald Journal note about Scott Krueger MIT freshman who died after excessive alcohol use. The letter praises his intellect, tutoring, leadership to save a course, church service, Bible reading, and athletic marks, urging none to judge him by one act.
A reader notes that the October Herald Journal parenting column should have urged the family with a nonwalking two year old to contact the Early Childhood Direction Center for free evaluation and information. The not for profit center offers guidance on parenting questions, developmental delays evaluation, and services in Central New York with no cost.
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