City Court race clouded by indictment timing
In Our Opinion argues District Attorney Richard A. Hennessy used a last minute indictment against Judge Joseph Falco to damage his reelection bid. Falco, 16 years on the bench, faced charges including burglary and official misconduct, with supporters alleging political motivation and unfair exposure before the election.
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Richard A. Hennessy
Hennessy
Joseph ¥. Falco
Judge Falco
Ed Hennessy
Commission On Judicial Conduct
Richard Sardino
County Court race: Anderson and LaParo vie for Onondaga seat
The editorial weighs Judge James R. Anderson of City Court and John B. LaParo of the DA staff as candidates for Onondaga County Court. It lauds Anderson’s long City Court tenure since 1973 and LaParo’s extensive legal career, ultimately urging LaParo’s election to county court.
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James R. Anderson
John B. LaParo
Onondaga
Anderson
Syracuse
College of Law
County Board of Supervisors
LaParo
Union University
Onondaga County Court
City Court Candidates Seek Rebuilding of Dignity
A newspaper editorial urges voters to retire Judge Falco amid misconduct allegations and endorses Brian DeJoseph, Yvon Hedges, and Thomas W. Higgins Jr. It praises Hedges and Higgins as best suited to restore dignity and esteem to the City Court, citing their records in law and public service.
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Sardino
Falco
Judge Falco
Brian DeJoseph
Lee Alexander
Bryan Hedges
Supreme Court
Thomas Aloi
Thomas W. Higgins Jr
Metropolitan Water Board
DeJoseph
James Fahey
Syracuse University
Phi Beta Kappa
Syracuse University College of Law
Onondaga County Bar Association
Yvon Hedges
Fahey
Frank del Vecchio
Higgins
Georgetown University
Hedges
Political satire on environmental extremism and hit lists
The piece mocks environmentalist outrage by likening eco groups to hit lists and vigilante squads. It ironizes the idea of Greenpeace style campaigns and a “Bambi Pac” backlash while skewering political action committee tactics and public figures.
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Lincoln
Bambi Pac
James Watt
St. Francis of Assisi
Enforce sportsmanship at Solvay Grimes football clash
Letter writers critique high school football conduct at the Solvay Grimes Oct 23 game. They urge officials to curb late hits and verbal abuse, warn unsportsmanlike behavior risks injuries, and defend park funding amid county debate about Onondaga Lake Park and Hopkins Road Field Park.
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Griffin Field
Solvay
Michael A. Ladlyn
Syracuse
Syracuse Voters This Fall Face Mayor Lee Alexander Contest
A Syracuse reader advocates re electing Mayor Lee Alexander arguing his proven service. They dismiss Republican Roy Bernardi as a county mayor in disguise and criticize his stance on travel and guidance while expressing disappointment with Mel Zimmer and urging the Democratic Party to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Lee Alexander
Roy Bernardi
County
Mel Zimmer
New York Voter Opposes 500 Million Prison Bond
Louise Donahue urges New York voters to reject a 500 million prison bond, arguing it would total 1.4 billion over time, that building more prisons fails to deter crime, and rehabilitation programs offer a better path with counseling and restitution for offenders.
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New York State
Louise Donahue
Liverpool
Death penalty stance voiced in Syracuse letter
Senior citizen Alice Frasier of Syracuse urges voting no on a prison bond and supports Nellie Avon Walton on death penalty for vicious crimes to reduce prison crowding, arguing tax funds already support inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Avon Walton
Alice Frasier
Syracuse
Judge Falco praised for fairness and city court reforms
The Herald-Journal readers commend Judge Joseph Falco for honesty integrity and judicial temperament and highlight his role in reorganizing the City Court. As chief administrative judge he reduced chaos and backlog while streamlining arraignments pretrials and dispositions under one judge per case.
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Herald-Journal
Joseph Falco
Citizen Court
Falco
Seniors Oppose Prison Bond Vote Led by Carolyn Devine
As a senior citizen I join Nellie Walton in opposing prison bonds. We worry federal cuts may affect services and benefits for the elderly and other beneficiaries of tax funds. We urge seniors, teachers, and public employees to vote against the bonds. Rodman, Carolyn Devine.
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Nellie Walton
Carolyn Devine
Rodman
Criticism Aimed at Daryl Frawley Over Clay Park Efforts
A reader defends Daryl Frawley 2nd district county legislator against claims he blocked a county park in Clay. The writer recalls bipartisan town work in the late 1970s when Clay developed multiple neighborhood parks and upgraded Clay Park North and Clay South with Town Board cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Frawley
Town of
Clay
Oklahoma Moves Toward Final Sleep for Killers in Law
Commentator urges extending harsh penalties to murderers. Advocates note Texas and Nevada pursuing similar measures and suggest New York should adopt the approach. The column argues for decisive justice and reflects on public safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Texas
Nevada
New York State
King Lee Alexander endorsed again sparks editorial clash
A local editorial questions Mayor Lee Alexander and the other paper's support for his re election. It accuses the publication of hypnosis and disdain for reason, criticizing calls for higher pay and more monuments and personal expense for lavish trips to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Lee
Lee Alexander
la Grande Pomme
Opposition to New York Telephone Co band plan sparks public protest
A Syracuse area letter warns that dividing service into eight bands would force toll charges on many suburbs including Tully and LaFayette. The writer cites increased bills for business calls and personal communications, urging readers to protest to the New York State Public Service Commission in Albany.
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New York Telephone Co
Syracuse
Central Square
Skaneateles
New Woodstock
Tully
LaFayette
New York State Public Service Commission
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Philip A. Hofmann
R. Gary Kruger
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Jacome ©. Cooley
Daborah J. Abbott
Alvin G. Fenner
Wiliam C
City Court
By Mark Russell
Friends of the Earth
Buddies of the Road
Tweetie Bird Goon Squad
Mensch
Clay Park
Wetzel Road
Onondaga County
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Onondaga Lake Park
Hopkins Road
Stuart K. Krupkin
Democratic Party
Empire State Plaza
Albany, N.S
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