NAACP dismisses Chavis amid disturbing funds controversy
The NAACP ousted executive director Benjamin Chavis after revelations that more than 300000 was used to settle a sexual harassment suit without board approval. The board cited deficits and loss of direction as reasons, while Chavis claimed persecution. Hazel Dukes expressed confidence in the organization’s resilience.
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Benjamin Chavis
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Mary Stansel
Hazel Dukes
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Citizen Review Board sets its first Syracuse case
Syracuse's new Citizen Review Board released its first decision as officers clash with a citizen and alleged harassment. Officer John Werbeck, who boycotted the hearing, faces a board that found both sides contributed to the February incident involving William Meegan. The panel recommended placing hearing minutes in Werbeck's file. Meegan may appeal.
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New Citizen Review Board
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CRE
William J. Meegan
James Street
Internal Affairs Division
Meegan
Public Safety Building
Walsh Supports Crime Bill And Waldheim Files Push
U S Representative Jim Walsh earned cheers from supporters in Onondaga for voting yes on the anti crime bill after earlier blocking a vote by moving to conference. Senators and Rep Sherwood Boehlert Amory Houghton Jr joined 45 Republicans in backing the compromise bill. Mayor Roy Bernardi says Senate approval could fund Syracuse police expansion. Carolyn Maloney sponsors a bill to require CIA to reveal Waldheim files, arguing FOIA should let the public see government material on war criminals.
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Bonondaga
Walsh
Rep
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Amory Houghton Jr
Roy Bernardi
Senate
Syracuse
Loretto care praised during strike by family member
Ellen Fay Holst from Bernhards Bay writes that during the Loretto Cunningham Building strike her mother Rita Fay received good care. She notes unannounced visits showed clean floors, attentive nursing staff, and no disruption to her mother's well being despite heightened tensions.
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Iam
Rita Fay
Cunningham
Ellen
Fay) Holst
Back pain and chiropractic view clash in health coverage
A reader objects to an Aug 12 Herald-Journal piece by Melanie Hirsch for omitting chiropractic care in back pain treatment. The letter urges recognition of spinal manipulation and physical therapy as effective options, advocating multidisciplinary care over drug reliance.
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Herald-Journal
Melanie Hirsch
Suny Health Science Center
Chiropractic
Suny Hsc
Government intrusion sparks smoke debate in Herald Journal
A reader argues that new study links secondhand smoke to deaths and questions government overreach. The writer defends personal choice, worrying about prescriptions to buy cigarettes and government limits inside private homes.
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Herald- Journal
America
Health care proposal threatens New York HMOs
New York HMO members face higher costs and reduced choice as Congress debates health care reform with any willing provider provisions. Proposals could force HMOs to accept all comers, protecting costly specialists and undermining cost efficiency and care quality for over four million HMO members in New York. Kathryn Allen, president of the NYS HMO Conference, voices concerns from Albany.
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New York
America
Hmos
Kathryn Allen
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HMO
Albany
Crime Bill Opposition Comments by Bernard Levine in Liverpool
Bernard P Levine of Liverpool argues against the Crime Bill claiming it will not deter crime. He endorses spending on education and social programs to make people feel valued rather than expanding police or prisons. He opposes an assault weapon ban, contending it would raise prices and fuel a large black market.
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Willie Mays
Babe Ruth
Joe
Bernard P. Levine
Liverpool
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