Onondaga County Budget Pushes Toward Leaner Year
County leaders report a tighter budget amid state cuts and rising Medicaid costs. Pirro touts savings from consolidation, a pay as you go plan for infrastructure, and an installment option for delinquents. Discussions continue as officials seek targeted cuts and efficiency gains.
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Protect Ozone Layer Backing Progress Faces Opposition
A heated national debate pits lawmakers against scientists over delaying or repealing the CFC ban. Representatives Poolittle and DeLay challenge evidence, while advocates urge swift action to curb ozone depletion. Scientists warn of rising UV exposure, skin harm, and ecosystem damage, with recovery decades away. The call: stand firm for environmental health for future generations.
SUNY funding cuts distress Texas college parents
Parents Louis and Sheila Sackett argue that further SUNY budget reductions threaten their daughter’s education and the future of thousands of students. They note financial aid limits and the lure of other colleges like Purdue, urging fairness in state higher education funding.
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Syracuse football kickoff times could shift to after noon
Syracuse University and local merchants advocate later kickoff times for Carrier Dome football games to boost attendance and economic impact. Proponents note benefits for fans within driving distance, city merchants, and tax revenue as weekends grow into festive travel occasions.
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Jets disturb peace letter defends military flights over Liverpool
Ed Robinson’s Herald-Journal letter defends sonic protests against military jet practice over Liverpool. Judy Camwell supports the roar as a sign of service by men and women risking their lives to ensure future peaceful Sundays in quiet villages, rebutting noise complaints.
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Military jets preserve ace over Liverpool
The writer argues F-16 over Liverpool should be seen as a welcome, praising the 174th from Hancock International Airport. It notes their power and quick passes, emphasizes training and risk for pilots, and contrasts noise with Bosnia, urging readers to support peacekeeping flights.
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City mural program highlights tensions over Skiddy Park project
Artist notes a history of successful community murals in Kirk Thornden McKinley Westmoreland, with Skiddy Park marked by exclusion of local residents from its creation. Commissioner Otis Jennings directed murals via neighborhood youths and adults, while criticism from the Skiddy case spurred negative press and accusations against involved artists.
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