Adoption Law Proposals Aim at Child's Best Interest
A nationwide proposal by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws seeks to prioritize the child in adoption cases. It includes giving birth mothers an eight day reconsideration window and requiring notice to biological fathers with a 30 day window to claim, while permitting expedited, non-discriminatory adoption across races. The plan addresses interstate disputes and the need for quicker court actions to avoid extended custody limbo. It notes racial adoption debates and argues for more available Black families and culturally aware placements, citing supporters like Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Children's Defense Fund.
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National Conference of Commissioners On Uniform
Michigan
Iowa
Jessica
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Auburns Old Movie House Restoration Plea Faces Demolition
Auburn plans to demolish the Schine Theater and Masonic Temple to expand Wegmans. Local preservationists say funding is possible through foundations and state grants to stabilize and refurbish the building, with rent from small shops funding the project.
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Auburn
Schine
South Street
Masonic Temple
Wegmans
Guy Cosentino
Todd Gaglianese
Gaglianese
Reconsidering privacy and waste in our community
A reader argues for balanced privacy rights with public safety in waste disposal. The letter criticizes mandatory clear bags and urges a practical system addressing safety, pollution, cost, and individual rights while questioning SPCA fees for stray animals. The writer urges government to develop a better, humane, and efficient disposal framework.
Boost for Chiefs Stadium in Central New York
Nicholas J. Pirro, Onondaga County Executive, champions a new stadium project as a community asset linked to regional development. He envisions training thousands of Central New Yorkers and a positive impact for neighbors of Carousel Center, Regional Market and Transportation Center as groundbreaking nears.
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Syracuse
Onondaga County
Syracuse Chiefs
Toronto Blue Jays
Edward Kochran
Metropolitan Development Association
Community Baseball Club
Michael Bragman
John DeFrancisco
Nicholas J. Pirro
Onondaga
Letter Corrects War Time Claim About Bill of Rights
In a letter dated Aug 18, Rob ert E Turnbull of Liverpool disputes a claim that the United States was at war with Britain during the drafting of the Bill of Rights. He notes the Revolutionary War's 1776 1783 dates and the Bill of Rights adoption in 1791, while agreeing crime remains a concern and urging distinction between law abiding citizens and criminals.
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Mark Lewis II
United States
Lewis
U.S
Robert E. Turnbull
Liverpool
Abortion not part of health care debate core
A Syracuse letter argues abortion should be excluded from health care reform discussions. It cites Jefferson on government duties, notes daily abortion deaths, and warns against rationing care and denying treatment while integrating abortion into universal health care. The writer calls on Congress and the president to reject abortion as health care.
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Congress
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
Readers are urged to send succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers. Unsigned or unverifiable letters will not be published. The paper may edit for length. Mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221. For questions call (315) 470 2225.
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