Battle over arts funding pits NEA in Congress clash
In a 217 to 216 vote the House cut the National Endowment for the Arts budget from 100 million to 10 million, with Rep John McHugh swing vote after a chat with Speaker Gingrich. Critics warn future arts funding will shrink, harming local orchestras, museums, and young artists nationwide.
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NEA
New York
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Newt Gingrich
James Walsh
Onondaga
Sherwood Boehlert
New Hartford
Amno Houghton
Corning
Walsh
Boehlert
Gingrich
Senate
The
Republic
America
Robbers Target Vulnerable at Central New York Cemeteries
In Onondaga County and Syracuse, thieves snatch purses from cars as older visitors pause at cemeteries. Police warn of a new scam, with Capt. James Boynton calling the act despicable and urging vigilance by seniors and caregivers.
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New York
Assumption Cemetery
Syracuse
James Boynton
Associated Press
Chief Wahoo Canned and Sponsors Pressed to Change Logo
A critique argues that the Cleveland Indians mascot Chief Wahoo is offensive to Native Americans and advocates for removing the logo. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility pressured Anheuser-Busch and Denny's to drop the symbol and plans to target Miller and other firms using it.
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Syracuse
Anheuser-Busch
Denny's
Interfaith Center
Budweiser
Miller
Change the wrongful death law in New York
A reader argues New Yorks outdated wrongful death law favors high earners and worse for children and low wage families. Citing a 1990 hospital malpractice case and Judge Margolis, the letter urges passage of Senate bill 585-A to broaden survivor compensation and reflect 21st century values, urging citizens to contact state senators.
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University Hospital
State Court of Claims
Israel Margolis
Margolis
Pataki
New York
State of
Gov. Pataki
Schools Gain From Unified City County Purchasing Effort
Edward F. Ryan applauds the county executive and the mayor for approving one purchasing unit for city and county municipalities to procure goods and services more efficiently. He notes potential substantial savings but urges school districts be included in time. The city council supports this path.
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Edward F. Ryan
Onondaga County
Mayor veto highlights turf funding for city fields
A reader critiques the June Herald-Journal report of a 945000 appropriation for athletic fields approved by the Common Council. The writer cites Superintendent Thomas Cappa and questions use of gift money for artificial turf, praising Mayor Bernardi for vetoing the measure and urging focus on education and reading.
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