Adopt Panel Recommendations for Cameras in Court
A New York panel chaired by John Feerick urges permanent electronic coverage of court proceedings. It argues cameras enhance public understanding of justice, noting no dire effects and urging consent rules for certain hearings while state officials monitor and adapt the policy.
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New York
George Pataki
John Feerick
Fordham University Law School
State Office of Court Administration
Pataki
Assembly
Sheldon Silver
Silver
State validates Syracuse pre K program for special needs
The Syracuse City School District earns a certificate of validation from the state Education Department for its inclusive pre-K program for children with disabilities. The accolade honors language development gains and the district’s role in aiding other districts toward inclusion. Vogelsang notes ongoing advocacy amid debate on funding shifts and transportation costs.
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Syracuse City
State Education Department
Syracuse
Chris Vogelsang
Buffalo
Herkimer
Rochester
Ithaca
George Pataki
Rockland County
Onondaga County
Vogelsang
New York needs more prisons to ease overcrowding
The Herald-Journal editorial from March 22 argues for immediate prison expansion. It cites 21,000 corrections staff and widespread overcrowding exceeding 30 percent. It notes misclassification of inmates, lack of proper maximum security housing, and the need to protect officers and the public with new facilities. Richard S. Abrahamson, president of the union, endorses prioritizing safety and secure separation of criminals.
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Herald-Journal
Gov Pataki
New York
Richard S. Abrahamson
N.S Law Enforcement Officers Union
Council
Albany
Bragman Opposes Runway Merits, Spars with Editorial
Otto Schulze, chairman of the Conservative Party in Town of Clay, objects to a Herald Journal editorial accusing Assemblyman Michael Bragman of attacking the proposed parallel runway at Hancock International Airport. Schulze argues the paper backs a $100 million project despite FAA and NYSDOT doubts and claims Bragman has broad local support for sanity in the debate.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Bragman
Herald-Journal
Michael Bragman
Syracuse
Hancock International
Federal Aviation Administration
State Department of Transportation
Assemblyman Bragman
The
Otto Schulze
Conservative Party
Town of Clay
Liverpool
Titanic tragedy anniversary reflection on values and faith
The article recalls the Titanic sinking after April 14, highlighting the ship as a symbol of wealth and hubris. It contrasts bravery and cowardice, praises "women and children first," and urges modern readers to seek true values beyond material wealth during Easter and Passover reflections.
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Southampton
England
New York City
North Atlantic
Jesus the Strong
Debated Car Phone Use In Driving Sparks AAA Clash
Kenn Peters quotes Diana Dibble of AAA Western and Central New York arguing cellular phones offer more benefits than risks, while opposing a state bill banning phone use while driving. The letter from Sherwin Glazer of DeWitt urges AAA members to contact legislators to back the bill.
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Herald-Journal
Kenn Peters
Diana Dibble
AAA
New York
Dibble
Ms Dibble
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