PETE GAMBING HALL OPENS IN NEW YORK DEBATE SPARKS GAMBLING COSTS
A Niagara casino launch prompts critics to warn New York politicians against expanding legalized gambling. They argue estimated revenues are misleading and highlight social and economic costs, citing Florida studies and Syracuse poll data while urging honesty before a state referendum.
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Casino Niagara
New York
George Pataki
John Defrancisco
Syracuse
Florida
Memorial on state land rejected for two cheerleaders
Madison County residents push a memorial for Dryden High School cheerleaders Jennifer Bolduc and Sarah Harney on state forest land. DEC refuses, citing policy against monuments on state land, suggesting a bench or parking area instead. Organizers urge case-by-case leadership and appeal for reconsideration, noting broad community impact and family approval.
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State Department of Environmental Conservation
Jennifer Bolduc
Sarah Harney
Madison County
Dryden High School
DEC
Department
Daniel Georgia
Chad Covey
The
Georgia
Covey
Schools 3Rs and morals draw renewed attention
A student letter discusses a values shift in public education, urging a return to the golden rule and commandments to improve character. It counters drug stories from J.C. Birdlebough High and argues budget limits hinder enforcement, blaming parents rather than administrators for drug issues. Angela Lobello Fulton
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J. Trout Lowen
Herald- Journal
Phoenix
Herald-Journal
Scott Scanlon
J.C. Birdlebough High School
Michael Maroun
James McLaughlin
Angela Lobello Fulton
Liberty Orangemen Fans Rally For Liberty Bowl Trip
Syracuse proclaims pride in the 1996 season and urges players to attend the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. Fans defend the team’s bowl invitation, praising maturity and suggesting Memphis offers more entertainment, including Graceland, for a memorable trip.
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Syracuse University
Memphis
Orangemen
Houston
Daniel Winslow
Syracuse
Tenn
Jacksonville
Fla
Graceland
Elvis
Orange
Holiday Zoo Show Delights Family With Lights and Carols
Audrey Lorini describes a recent zoo visit for a Christmas display full of decorations, a chorus, Santa, a snow queen, and Jack Frost handing out snow seeds. She notes it was a wonderful event for the whole family.
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Santa Claus
Jack Frost
Audrey Lorini Nedrow
Electors weigh in on role of the Electoral College
New York Assembly leader Michael J. Bragman writes that the Electoral College, while imperfect, encourages broad national involvement by requiring 270 electoral votes. He notes the 1888 clash where Grover Cleveland won the popular vote but lost the presidency and reflects on his own selection as a New York elector.
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Hill
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
New York
Electoral College
Albany
Clinton
District of Columbia
Michael J. Bragman
New York State Assembly Cicero
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