Reena ACCUSED OF SLAYING DOCTOR Bring Kopp back to US
A Buffalo paper discusses James C. Kopp, the fugitive indicted in the murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian. It urges US authorities to secure his extradition from France, noting Kopp’s prior escapes, other attacks, and potential death penalty charges. It condemns anti abortion violence and calls for justice.
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Barnett Slepian
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France
Rochester
Canada
Buffalo
John Ashcroft
United States
Cameras in New York courts urged by Bar Association
The State Bar Association calls for enactment to permit electronic coverage of New York court proceedings, arguing cameras enhance public trials. Despite judge support and multi-state precedent, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver blocked floor action, leaving the matter stalled as Albany concentrates power and public policy stays hostage to political bosses.
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State Bar Association
House of Delegates
New York
Supreme Court
Assembly
Sheldon Silver
Silver
Mark Weprin
Bar Association
Albany
Outlawing mobile phone use while driving debated
Readers argue for strict bans and devices to disable cell phones in moving vehicles. Letters cite accidents, law enforcement options, and concerns about privacy, with anecdotes from Auburn, Baldwinsville, and Syracuse and calls to require tamper-proof tech at purchase or vehicle install.
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Luziani
Auburn
Tam
Laura
Pharmaceutical
Teal
Lawre
Rep Jim Walsh a big help in Washington
A Central New York writer praises Rep Jim Walsh for prompt action on a Treasury policy inquiry. The letter contrasts Walsh’s responsiveness with senators Schumer and Clinton, noting Walsh investigated and furnished Treasury’s answer.
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Jim Walsh
Washington
New York
Washington, D.C
Treasury Department
Congressman Walsh and Bomber Charged Public Backlash
Reader letter accuses Syracuse Newspapers of bias by praising Congressman Walsh and giving star billing to a convicted bomber. The writer urges editors to push for pardon and release for Timothy McVeigh, and to arrange a reunion photo with Gerry Keily.
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Congressman Walsh
Syracuse
Timothy McVeigh
McVeigh
Gerry Keily
School funding gap hurts Syracuse district students
A Syracuse City teacher condemns inequitable funding that leaves poorer schools with larger classes and outdated resources while affluent areas enjoy more money. The letter argues political risk and taxpayer reluctance block reform, noting the most in-need students receive the least and suffer consequences.
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Syracuse City
Ee Susan L. Martin
Liverpool
Letters policy invites reader submissions to The Herald
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