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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1995
Page
5
The Herald-Journal endorses in seven of fifteen Onondaga County Legislature races and publishes the remaining eight. Several districts 1 2 3 11 12 15 18 20 21 have unopposed candidates.
Robert D. Warner seeks a third term in the 13th District on Republican and Freedom lines, opposing James T. Salanger who runs on Democratic Conservative and Independence lines. A retired state police investigator, Warner has deep Van Buren roots, eight generations of residence, and a record of outspoken advocacy and innovation including opposition to Off Track Betting and pushing a study on disposing of incinerator ash in cement blocks.
Steven G. Delaney, a Democrat with Conservative and Independence ballot lines, campaigns for the 14th District amid calls for tax relief, economic development, and consolidated services to cut welfare costs. He faces incumbent Republican Russell R. Rhea, a former North Syracuse official finishing Kevin Walsh’s term.
In Onondaga County Legislature race, Democrat Laguza seeks a sixth year of strong constituent service and community involvement against Republican Marano, a district business owner who emphasizes crime as the main issue. The article notes Laguza's accessibility and community work versus Marano's law and order platform.
The piece urges voters to reelect Sam Roberts to a fourth term as a Democrat on multiple ballots. It highlights his constituent-service record and support for consolidating duplicated services to save money, while noting opponent Ian Hunter’s conservative stance and call to close the county’s new trash incinerator for economic reasons.
William T. Kinne, a Democrat with ballot lines on the official slate, touts constituent service and support for consolidated police, parks, highways and purchasing to reduce duplication. He faced a setback years ago after being fired from Green Hills Farm Store but remains a challenger to independent Republican Wendell Conley.
Carmen Harlow, a freshman county legislator from the 23rd District, champions constituent activism on traffic rerouting protests, East Colvin Street rail stop plans, and the Jail Oversight Committee. He faces James A. Matthews on the Republican and Freedom lines in next Tuesday’s election.
The 24th District race pits Republican incumbent Puegell S. Andrews against Democrat Bernie Greenhouse. Andrews, lone GOP voice in Syracuse city matters, has shown willingness to break with peers for local interests and seeks a second term on Republican and Freedom lines. Greenhouse backs term limits and salary freezes in a bid on Conservative and Independence lines.
The League urges a yes vote on Ballot No 2 to modernize New York suffrage rules by removing county move re registration and in person registration requirements, aligning with federal motor voter provisions, and letting boards of elections set voter qualifications. A no vote would keep dual registrations and extra costs.
Frank Brieaddy’s Herald Journal column recalls an early Halloween greeting hodgie podgie or hatchie patchie. The writer from the West Side shares memories of slang, family origins, and the mystery of what children receive at Halloween while noting language shifts over decades.
Frank Heath’s Oct 26 letter attacks my candidacy for county comptroller and claims I favor a $500 million Metro fix. I note the 1989 court order was approved by the county legislature and signed by the county executive. I deny responsibility for prior decisions and urge stopping costly studies to present a reasonable Metro repair plan.
A reader defends the Oneida Indian Nation against prior coverage and highlights land loss, cultural revival, and social investments. The letter lauds leadership led by Ray Halbritter for job creation, homes, health care centers, a cultural center, a museum, and educational programs benefiting Oneida County and surrounding areas. It argues wealth is tied to enduring legacy rather than cash.
A detailed letters policy from the Herald Journal Herald American lists submission rules including signed identity, brevity, legible writing, and the editor's right to edit. It provides mailing address P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 and contact numbers for fax 470-3019 and questions 315-470-2235. It also instructs home computer submissions via 315-470-2027 with 8-N-1 data format and NewsLine category 3348 for explanations.
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