Whither Y2K The crash that wasn't in our opinion
The piece reflects on Y2K fears as Bush sets up a transition team in the old crisis center, noting avoided disruptions, global cooperation, and that the millennium begins in 2001. It argues the threat was real but managed by prudent actions and rational decision making.
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George W. Bush
Washington, D.C
Driving and Talking on Phones Probed by Studies
A Swedish study prompted by cancer links notes no definitive link between mobile use and brain cancer. In contrast, a Canadian study finds driver distraction from any phone use increases crash risk fourfold, regardless of handset type, urging better data collection and safer driving habits nationwide.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Rudolph Giuliani
New York City
Remire
Reivere Wrhn
John M Violant
Rochester Institute of Technolog
Syhd Hua
Violanti
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Tennessee
Mall expansion PILOT taxes spark regional debate
A Syracuse area letter to the editor disputes claims that a 2006 PILOT would lift mall real estate taxes to about 11 million annually, arguing the figure is far above upstate norms. The writer cites Shoppingtown and Great Northern Mall taxes and praises ERA and MDAs sales tax projections for Phase I, urging caution before financing. Kathy Staffa adds concern about downtown skating facilities and youth safety funding, while praising the Carriage House Community Center for mature citizens.
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Carousel Center
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Great Northern Mall
New York City
Upstate
New York
Dan Wagenmaker
Economic Research Associates
Clinton Square
Yoonev Enine
Queneven Fier
Syracuse
Kathy Staffa
Community Aid Box Initiative For Warm Clothes Downtown
Barbara Barnell of The Carnage House Foundation invites volunteers to assemble coats gloves and warm items with notes saying free to those in need. Pack a treat and distribute on benches and public spaces while promoting friendly events and meals at Carriage Cafe funded by Ontario County aging and youth.
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June Uhl
Manchus
Carriage House Community Center
Carriage House Foundation
Corinthian Foundation Inc
Wagon Wheel Senior Center
Syracuse
Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth
Green St
Lodi
Oak
Barbara Barnell
The
Carnage House Foundation
Equal sport access sparks school debate over Title IX
Readers condemn selective equality efforts at Port Ryran and Hannibal schools opposing Mark Somera ski on Cato Meridian’s modified girls volleyball team. They urge accountability for violations while defending inclusive competition and school funding debates.
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Port Ryran
Hannibal
Mark Someraski
Cato-Meridian
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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