Free at last Abankwal case tests asylum precedent
Adelaide Abankwal, freed after 27 months in Queens detention, becomes a test case for gender related persecution asylum. The Ghanaian woman fled to the United States in 1997 to escape likely female genital mutilation. A 1997 jail stay followed an appellate critique of evidentiary standards before the August 23 board ruling allowed her to stay. Led by advocate support, lawmakers push for gender based asylum rules, with Maloney and Schumer backing broader protections.
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Board of Immigration Appeals
Fauziya Kasinga
Canada
Carolyn Maloney
U.S
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
Senate
North Korea famine toll and aid efforts described
A New York Times report discusses North Korea’s famine since 1995, with estimates from 2 to 3 million dead out of 22 million, and World Food Programme relief aiding over 8 million daily. It notes government resistance to aid, continued child malnutrition, and visible signs of recovery like oxen and goats in fields, while warning the crisis remains severe for orphans and the elderly.
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United Nations
Catherine Bertini
United Nations’ World Food Programme
New York
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New York Times
WFP
Elderly activist recalls Los Alamos peace protest
An older, educated Syracuse-area reader recounts attending the 1989 Peace Action Congress in Albuquerque. She notes witnessing civil disobedience, arrests of 76 participants, and plans to restart nuclear weapon production at Los Alamos, urging abolition of weapons and inviting readers to sign a petition via Peace Action of CNY.
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CNY
Judge Mulroy's Critics Question His Bench Conduct
A reader questions Judge Mulroy's official conduct and why critics call for removal. The letter asks if he lied cursed or used obscene or disparaging remarks in court and whether comments about Hispanic Americans occurred during a trial. The writer suggests political motives.
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Herald-Journal
Manlius crime stats misread by local reports
Juliana Wuttler’s report on police costs and service in Onondaga County notes Manlius has a 12.9 crime rate per 1,000, far below county and state levels. The town’s 1.2 officers per 1,000 population is well under the regional norm, with sheriff and state police providing support, reflecting strong protection and quality of life.
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Onondaga County
Manlius
Roort.of Crime and Justice
New York
New York State
U.S
Resi- TiSi
Chard E. Carbery
Police
Column Celebrates Dancing Era and Sean Kirst Tribute
Loren A Bailey of Liverpool thanks Sean Kirst for his column Son Dances the Years Seva, praising it as a wonderful delight that sparks memories of Hotel ballroom dances and Crumlins Saturday nights, recalling a joyful era of youth.
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Son
Seva
Crumlins
Sean
Loren A. Bailey
Liverpool
Road-rage antidote Good Samaritans make driver's day
On Aug 1 a car broke down exiting Soulh Road onto I 481 South. About 25 drivers offered help, a passerby alerted a police officer, and all expressed care. The writer thanks those who assisted, turning a distressing moment into a hopeful, uplifting day.
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