SUNY students target credit card limits on campus
The piece supports limiting credit card company booths on SUNY campuses while acknowledging parental role in protecting teens from debt. It notes two thirds of students hold cards, average debt $2100, nearly 200000 defaulted last year, and SUNY Albany plans orientation credit counseling to help with money management.
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State University of New York
Ann Landers
George Maziarz
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Suny Albany
Sentencing contrast prompts justice concerns in Herald-Journal
An animal rights activist receives 18 weekends in jail after violating a court order against Georgios Furs, while two teens involved in a fatal Route 81 overpass incident receive four weekends and 200 hours of community service. The editorial questions responsibility and the fairness of punishment in these cases.
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Georgios Furs
Oswego County
James W. Smith
Jason Bodewes
Fort Drum
Carran Etienne
Smith
Bodlewes
Lee Clary
Bodewes
Etienne
Bill Walsh
Syracuse
Bryan Pease
Grand jury should review inmate death case
District Attorney William Fitzpatrick declined to present evidence in Lucinda Batts death to a grand jury. Batts died in the Justice Center from complications after an ectopic pregnancy, with a state report faulting medical staff. Suddaby calls it possible medical malpractice and notes a civil suit may follow.
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Lucinda Batts
Batts
Justice Center
State Commission of Correction
Distriet
Glenn Suddaby
Suddaby
Controversy Over Animal Rights Letters Sparks Debate
A reader asks for neutral coverage of animal activists and criticizes Syracuse papers for anti protest bias. They defend hunger strikes as legitimate protest and applaud youth passion while condemning censorship and biased editorials. They also challenge views on Confederate flag symbolism and free expression.
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Syracuse
Just say no to PAC money Congress must break its addiction
A reader argues that Congress should curb campaign financing, comparing PAC money to an addictive narcotic. It notes a forthcoming House drug screening policy and calls for rewriting laws to deem campaign money illegal, alleging funds distort judgment and distract officials from duties.
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PAC Money
Congress
House of Representatives
Madonna Falwell closer claim sparks column debate
A Herald Journal column last Tuesday questions whether Madonna and Falwell are nearing alignment, noting no concrete evidence in statements. The piece, signed by the columnist, raises flags about the claimed rapprochement and invites reader feedback.
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Herald Square
Herald-Journal
Madonna, Falwell
Shared JerusalemPeace Prayer Call From Synod
A Northeast Presbyterian Synod in Syracuse calls for a negotiated future of Jerusalem, opposing unilateral settlement moves such as Har Homa and urging leaders to protect the rights of Palestinians Israelis and the three religions. The call accompanies prayers for peace in Jerusalem and justice in the Holy Land.
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Jerusalem
Netanyahu
Israel
West Bank
Har Homa
Holy Land
Robert H. White JR
Edwin FE. Kang
Northeast Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
Letters to the Editor policy and contact details
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