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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1997
Page
9
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas Pirro released the 1998 budget with no tax increases and no service cuts. Spending falls to 749 million as jobs programs, safety, development, and lakefront projects rise, signaling improved economy and reduced uncertainty despite unfunded mandates.
Onondaga County and local municipalities spent 79 113 dollars on last week's primaries as 3 242 of 47 656 eligible voters cast ballots. Polling costs averaged 14 dollars per voter, prompting debate over turnout and the role of primaries in letting voters choose party nominees for local and county offices.
State lawmakers accuse Governor Pataki’s administration of withholding 2.2 million in ITC funding, delaying a project that would centralize local and intercity bus and train service as part of North Side revitalization in Syracuse. Bragman calls for immediate release to keep the schedule on track.
The Diocese of Syracuse announces Fidelis Care New York has purchased Better Health Plan. Fidelis expands its provider network for Medicaid members within Onondaga County and statewide to include more providers. The plan remains committed to church teachings while offering access to state Medicaid services without coercion. Bishop James Moynihan endorses the move.
Edith Schmitz notes Mona Charen’s Herald Journal column from September 5 berates Princess Diana posthumously for not doing more for her sons. She calls Charen smug and self righteous and hopes for restraint on this sad occasion.
Robert A. Traylor defends District Attorney Fitzpatrick against Janis McDonald SA College of Law in a letter to the Herald Journal. He argues McDonald's stance shows bias and warns against assuming facts in dispute about seating and racism allegations.
Gene Tinelli reconsiDer forum argues for a harm reduction approach allowing 18 to 20 year olds to drink in bars if they earn a drinking license by completing risk and responsibility courses. Licenses would be invalid in liquor stores and misuse would forfeit them until age 21, aiming to reduce harms and promote responsible behavior amid anti drug war policies.
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