Tanisha Byron’s Lie Sparked Campus Debate At SU
The Syracuse University case centers on Tanisha Byron falsely alleging rape on and near campus. Police filed misdemeanor charges. SU vows quicker reporting, stronger escort and security measures, while advocates urge vigilance against real victims’ rights.
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Tanisha Byron
Syracuse University
Syracuse
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Byron
Robert Hill
Post-Standard
Hill
University
Alcohol and the Holidays urged to drink responsibly
A holiday message stresses responsible drinking as CDC data show alcohol related traffic deaths falling but not ending. It cites a 31 percent drop over twelve years, notes 17,461 deaths last year, and urges swift prosecution of DWI offenders plus designated drivers. President Clinton also urges moderation and peer intervention to prevent drunk driving.
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Andy Williams
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
Oval Office
Clinton
Reforming New York workers comp burdens business and workers
Silvio A. Lorenzini argues that New York s workers compensation system drains business resources and harms employee interests. He cites double digit premium increases since 1990, limited relief, cost drivers, fraud, and the Dale vs Dow ruling, urging immediate cost control, managed care, streamlined claims, and predictability to stabilize wages and benefits.
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New York
Silvio A. Lorenzini
Evicted mother and child receive social services aid
Dick Case highlighted an eviction of Cindy Clouse, a 24-year-old mother, from an unfit apartment. Social Services funded a hotel, moved her to a better unit, and provided 60 for moving, 320 for startup costs, and full rent, with potential food stamps and Aid for Dependent Children. The column urged taxpayer accountability and noted belongings were damaged.
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Dick Case
Social Services
Cindy Clouse
Ms. Clouse
R.L. Brennan
Fayetteville
Judge Mulroy’s pistol permit punishment concerns readers
The Rev Ronald Frice voices outrage over a judge allegedly revoking a handgun permit from burglary victims after their firearm is stolen. He accuses Judge Kevin Mulroy of punishing victims and shows distrust of firearm rights anchored in constitutional history.
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Kevin Mulroy
Ronald Frice Marietia
Viewer urges clearer warning on NYPD Blue language
A reader from WIXT-Channel 9 criticizes the shows adult language and nudity warnings for NYPD Blue. He argues the label promotes offensive speech to youths and asks the network to replace it with a statement noting vulgar, abusive, and degrading language alongside nudity.
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NYPD
WIXT
Channel 9
Nypd Blue
Stephen R. Badton
Liverpool schools referendum trimmed after letter writer’s critique
The Liverpool Board of Education cut 2.1 million from the Liverpool High School renovation referendum on November 21 in response to concerns echoed by a letter writer David Files in the December issue of the Herald Journal. Remaining items include ninth grade space and computer upgrades.
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David Files
Dec
Herald-Journal
Liverpool
Liverpool Board of Education
Politician Pataki and a call for preventive education policy
A reader questions why politicians promise to aid schools and social services yet cut funding. The writer urges preventive strategies, smaller class sizes, and stronger social services to reduce crime rather than expanding prisons.
Letters for publication invite reader submissions
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