Central New York pushed for Centers of Excellence plan
Governor Pataki outlined a bold plan to invest up to 1.5 billion in Centers of Excellence linking universities and entrepreneurs to spur research and development. Syracuse and Central New York figures urged inclusion, with SUNY and Cornell already developing proposals as regional leaders seek a share of $283 million in state funds to leverage up to 700 million in federal and private support.
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Landmark restoration at Syracuse theater draws praise
The Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse will close for weeks of renovations funded mainly by two state grants totaling 2 million. Half from Senator John DeFrancisco and half from Governor George Pataki, both sourced from taxpayers. The piece argues gratitude should also note other taxpayers who funded the project.
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Debate on National .08 Alcohol Standard Safety Gift
Bradley E Finn argues the national .08 blood alcohol standard will improve road safety by lowering tolerance and increasing intervention. He cites abstainers and social drinkers, explains BAC calculations, and urges revocation of driving privileges for risky behavior.
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Editorial too quick to criticize Israelis
The piece argues that the intefada was planned before Sharon's Temple Mount visit and that the visit was used as an excuse for Palestinian rioting. It notes Palestinian approval of the visit was prearranged, questions the editorial's focus on Israeli concessions, and cites omitted realities like Joseph's Tomb and Palestinian controlled areas.
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Clinton Barak peace plan blamed for Israeli peril
Boris Milgrom of Syracuse denounces Clinton and Barak as steering Israel toward disaster while accusing Yasser Arafat of rejecting peace offers and aiming to control all of Palestine including Israel. He questions Temple Mount access and warns against ignoring militant rhetoric.
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The Retard Song prompts calls to Syracuse station 107.9
A Syracuse Developmental Center worker criticizes a 107.9 radio segment for airing a song deemed distasteful toward disabled people. Listeners flooded the station with complaints. the program pledged to stop playing the track for the rest of the season.
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Two Realities From a Museum Visit
Paul W. Tranchell recalls visiting the U S Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Daniel’s Story exhibit. He describes feeling two realities two grieving timelines: the 60 year past and a present day threat prompting the question how long until we can truly say never again.
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Readers urged to send letters to editor at Syracuse papers
Readers may submit letters, cartoons, poems and more to The Herald Journal and Herald American. Include name, address and daytime phone. materials become property of the papers and may be edited and published or posted online.
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