Two Party System In Onondaga County Faces Weakening Opposition
The piece argues that lack of competitive races weakens accountability in Onondaga County politics. It notes Democratic leaders fail to field candidates, allowing incumbents such as Republican State Senator John DeFrancisco to win unopposed. It calls for a stronger party organization and broader candidate grooming to preserve Republican democracy.
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Onondaga County
Paquette
John DeFrancisco
Syracuse
DeFrancisco
Senate
Steve Paquette
Public hearings shift on Niagara Mohawk takeover sparks Syracuse ire
Public hearings on British takeover of Niagara Mohawk by National Grid will be held in Buffalo and Albany, not Syracuse, shielding the city that hosts the utility’s headquarters. The piece uses Albany politics to criticize Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Bragman, noting Syracuse’s stake and calls for reform of the Albany process.
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Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Upstate New York
Syracuse
Niagara Mohawk
Buffalo
Albany
Atlanta
St Louis
National Grd Group
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National Grd
Byattrion
State Public Service Commission
Assembly
Niagara
Sheldon Silver
Manhattan
New York
Michael Bragman
Dcicero Silver
Bragman
Silver
Assembly Democrats
Lucifer
End U.S. Iraq Sanctions and Protect Innocent Children
An advocacy letter condemns Iraqi sanctions as brutal and immoral, citing one million deaths including many children over ten years. It urges humanitarian action, cites quotes from leaders and activists, and calls for nonviolence and public accountability. The author shares a personal anecdote from the New York state fair highlighting community aid and compassion.
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Washington, DC
Iraq
Scott Ritter
America
Traq
Hans von Sponeck
Jutta Berghardt
David Bomer
Tom Campbell
R-Ca
John Conyers
Reich
Clinton
Congress
World Council of Churches
United States
CEOs Overpaid Debate Echoes Through Democracy
Columnist RC Longworth blasts executive pay as harmful to democracy citing J Cavanaugh of the Institute for Policy Studies. The piece argues that exorbitant salaries help widen inequality and undermine public trust in corporate leadership.
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RC Longworth
J Cavanaugh
Pro-Labor Institute For Policy Studies
Readers question Clinton motives in New York Senate bid
A reader disputes Saundra Smokes column asserting Hillary Clinton runs to help people, arguing Clinton pursues the seat for personal gain and national ambitions. The letter questions roots, priorities, and alleged snubs of city residents while urging voters to back a candidate with New York roots.
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Clinton
New York
New York Observer
Siver
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Senate
Silver
Saundra
Ms Smokes
Hillary Clinton
US Senate
Illinois
Arkansas
Saundra Smokes
Central
Cookie
New York State
Pay gap in public unions sparks debate in column
Myron Egvedt of Skaneateles questions democracy as he notes unions about half the year pay large sums. He cites executives like Pipiel, Gates, and major league players, arguing CEOs contribute more to the public than some unions. The piece criticizes IPL for not addressing pay disparities.
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Mike
Nevalle
IPL
Pipiel
Myron Egtvedt
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co invites succinct letters for publication and requires the writer’s name address and daytime telephone number. Submissions become property of the Herald publishers and may be edited and published in Syracuse Online or NewsLine.
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Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
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Syracuse
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Syracuse.com
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