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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2001
Page
3
Stephen Rogers serves as president with Stephen A Rogers as editor and publisher. Iaithass J Connor is executive editor and Star Unkorst holds the role of senior managing editor.
President Bush proposes massive funding for faith based and community groups to administer social services over ten years. A White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives would distribute 324 by 10 years to faith based groups amid concerns over church state separation and potential bias. Critics warn funds could promote religion over aid and create regulatory burdens, while supporters say the money could expand access to care for the needy. The plan aims to aid treatment programs and inmate services but fears linger about fair distribution and possible preferential treatment based on religious affiliation.
The 1999 Amadou Diallo case and the later Jonny Gammage shooting are cited as evidence of racial bias and failed accountability. The four white officers in Diallo were acquitted, and federal civil rights charges were dropped for lack of evidence. Diallo's mother, Kadiatou, calls this tragedy for all, while his family pursues an $81 million suit claiming racial profiling and unnecessary force.
Dr. ea Ts Crouse, president of Crouse Hospital's medical staff, states finances have not affected patient care. He notes the hospital’s unique services including Level III neonatal ICU, pediatric surgery, Cardiac catheterization lab, radiology angiography, and a high risk obstetrics unit. Emergency department remains open over 90 percent of the time and staff maintain high credentials. He argues budgets nationwide strain hospitals but Crouse remains committed as the provider of choice for the next century.
Syracuse considers a Community Court to redirect chronic offenders to real community service and addiction and employment support, aiming to improve neighborhoods. Endorsed by Judge DeMartino, Councilors Botiill and Atkins, and Police Chief Farge, with hoped implementation by next summer.
Alexander Panek argues that Rockefeller drug laws impose long mandatory sentences on nonviolent marijuana conspiracies, costing taxpayers about 32000 dollars per year and 400000 for full terms, advocating treatment and rehabilitation over incarceration. He cites his divorce and three children as personal costs and calls on state and federal governments to reassess sentencing and funding priorities.
Readers are urged to send letters succinctly and legibly with the writer's name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Herald and may be edited and published in print or online including Syracuse Online and NewsLine.
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