School Board race in Syracuse seeks three new members
Our opinion backs reelecting Walter G. Patulski and electing Marjorie R. White and James D. Lantier to Syracuse Board of Education. The seven-candidate field includes Ruth Federman, Robert Watson, Alexander Dehne Jr., and Richard Weiskopf. voters may choose any three. The board oversees a budget over 70 million dollars and shapes child-focused policy.
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Syracuse
Marjorie R. White
James D. Lantier
Rep
Robert G. Watson
Alexander B. Dene Jr
Richard W. Weiskopf
Board of Education
Marjorie. R. White
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Onondaga
Conservationists winning bay fight
The Associated Press notes San Francisco Bay forms an 80 mile long, up to 12 mile wide body where Pacific Ocean tides mix with Sierra water. Residents oppose delta water capture for Southern California while noting the 1970s sewage upgrades, ongoing pollution issues, dredging needs, and the 23,000 acre wildlife refuge protecting habitat amid a busy port system with 4000 annual ocean calls.
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Pacific Ocean
San Francisco Bay
Pacific
Sierra Nevada
Sacramento-San Joaquin River
Bay Area
Bay
California
South Bay
Halloween Safety Advice for Trick or Treaters and Drivers
Tonight children will roam for treats in costumes with masks and dark clothing. Adults should ensure high visibility and supervise tots, while drivers exercise extra caution as youngsters dart into streets during early evening darkness.
Deng Xiaoping Receives Charles Goren Bridge Personality Award
Deng Xiaoping vice chairman of China is honored as bridge personality of the year. He says competition in bridge can strengthen world friendship and promote peace, noting world choice between American or Chinese example will shape outcomes.
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Deng Xiaoping
People’s Republic of China
Charles Goren
Deng
Syracuse Debates on Leadership and Public Safety
A concerned Democrat voices opposition to Mayor Lee Alexander over alleyways housing issues vandalism and garbage management while criticizing past endorsements and noting perceived ineptness. The letter cites political tensions with Mel Zimmer Roy Bernardi and local results. Bernie F Kraft, Republican candidate, adds remarks on district youth centers and representation in Liverpool.
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Lee Alexander
Syracuse
Alf
Hanover
Clinton
Mel Zimmer
Zimmer
Albany
Roy Bernardi
Democratic Party
Star Chamber
Call for declared mayoral salaries in upcoming election
A reader urges that candidates state their desired salary if elected and compares past pay raises to city workers cost of living. The letter suggests the Common Council set a salary percentage aligned with other city employees and asks candidates to pledge to accept that amount.
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Lee Alexander
Common Council
Harris letter sparks critique of health services in Clay
A reader disputes Dr. William Harris on health services in the Second Legislative District Clay. Citing a county report, the writer notes the district's population exceeds others yet shows far fewer hypertension screenings and well child clinics than nearby districts. condemns the incumbent legislator for lack of program access.
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William Harris
Clay
Harris
Onondaga County
Health Department
Lysander
Eastern Clay
Two in a cell How Prison Life Uncomfortable by Vincent Vianese
The letter criticizes a 500 million bond to ease jail overcrowding calling it a taxpayer rip-off and urges alternatives like community service restitution good time and early parole. It questions life in jail arguing two inmates per cell would infringe privacy and rights and mocks the idea of a country club jail.
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Vincent C. Vianese
New York
Vianese
Auburn
Let Us Build Electric Chairs for Crime Fight
A Syracuse reader argues against approving the Prison Bond Issue on the November ballot. He urges defeating it and financing more electric chairs with teeth in our jaws to deter crime, citing rising DWI, high crime rates, and perceived lax justice. David Ross, Syracuse.
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Syracuse
U.S
New York City
U.S. News
David Ross
Falco Qualified for Re-Election Amid Indictment Controversy
The Jail Ministry Office Collective argues Judge Joseph Falco deserves re election, asserting his fairness and long service in Onondaga County. They contend the indictment is politically biased, noting his 16 year public record and ongoing work with criminal justice groups, and call for a full hearing several months away.
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Joseph Falco
Onondaga County
Judge Falco
Falco
Jail Ministry Office
Syracuse
Bird in the hand keeps Lee Alexander as Eastwood mayor
A voter recalls forty years of water pressure issues in Eastwood and praises Lee Alexander for outdoor improvements and snow removal. The writer credits community teamwork from nearby Chittenango and Canastota and argues to keep the current mayor, calling him a good choice.
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Eastwood
Chittenango
Canastota
Lee Alexander
Tam
Metzger Backed by Geddes Voters for County Legislature
Assemblyman Mel Zimmer endorses Ron Metzger as Geddes Democratic candidate for county Legislature. Zimmer hails Metzger as a fresh public servant with clear community concern and assured representation for Geddes.
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Ron Metzger
Ron
Mel Zimmer
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Dist
Syracuse
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