A Ticket to Redemption for Albany Lobbying Reform
A June 1997 column argues lawmakers must pass meaningful lobbying reform to redeem themselves after a poor session. It notes over 55 million spent by special interests by March, lax disclosure rules, and gifts to legislators, urging enforcement and real teeth in new laws.
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New York Times
Philip Morris
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George Pataki
Sale of Nuclear Plants Left Consumers Holding the Bag
State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer questions why Niagara Mohawk ratepayers will bear roughly $3.2 billion in costs while stockholders are spared. The sale to AmerGen Energy Co. nets less than $50 million for NiMo, with billions in decommissioning, unfunded fuel, and tax charges still unreimbursed. Regulators and the public alike seek a clear explanation of who pays and why.
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State Public Service Commission
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Tim Knauss
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Steven Tasker
Kennedy search and public reaction questioned
A reflective piece honors the Kennedy tragedy and the extended search for the Kennedy plane victims. It weighs patriotic duty, media commentary, and the Kennedys’ legacy, noting how public expectations shaped national mourning and prompting questions about civic service and private sacrifice.
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Media crowns JFK Jr. as prince a media critique
The piece laments media worship of John F Kennedy Jr. after his death and urges reporters to abandon "hired mourner" theatrics. It recalls his childhood salute at his father’s catafalque and questions the public frenzy surrounding his legacy. The author calls for professional restraint and a return to sober coverage.
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Tragic Loss of JFK Jr and Family
Report on the death of John F Kennedy Jr his wife Carolyn and sister in law Lauren Bes sett condemns the tragedy and notes public interest in his political future while honoring the family involvement and legacy.
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Carolyn
Lauren Bessett
Kennedy clan tragedy fuels debate on earned respect
Readers critique fame tied to birth in the Kennedy deaths, arguing American ideals value earned respect over hereditary status. One letter laments mourning for a former New York assistant district attorney and magazine editor who died in the plane crash, urging focus on deeds over birth.
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New York City
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co invites letters to the editor and similar material, requires the writer’s name address and daytime telephone, and notes submissions become the property of the publisher. It outlines mailing email fax options and a telephone number for questions and policy details.
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