Perot stance on gays in cabinet sparks justice debate
A column critiques Ross Perot's call to bar homosexuals and adulterers from cabinet posts. It highlights Col Margarethe Cammermeyer's dismissal for being lesbian, the difficulty of honesty about sexual orientation, and discrimination faced by gay workers. It notes Syracuse's Fair Practices Law and urges passage of a state anti discrimination bill in Albany.
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Ross Perot
United States
Perot
Col
Margarethe Cammermeyer
Washington National Guard
the Guard
Cammermeyer
Vietnam
Veterans Administration
Washington
Army
Bush
Defense
Dick Cheney
Col. Cammermeyer
Veterans Hospital
Qpymons Inc
Albany
Assembly
Senate
Syracuse
Tarky Lombardi Jr
Cameras In The Courts Bring N Y Back To 20th Century
The Assembly approved a bill to permit courtroom cameras in New York, aiming for openness and public accountability. Critics say the measure is flawed and temporary, but proponents argue it reflects a modern trend seen in 45 states and would enhance transparency of how trials are conducted.
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N.Y
New York State
Assembly
Senate
Saul Wepan
New York
Weprin
Residents resist route five development in Manlius area
Judith R Clark writes that Manlius Planning Board favors developers, denying neighborhood groups any victory. She cites Agway Highbridge Road, Waterford Wood near Lyndon Golf Course, Mott Road Country Inn and Changing Seasons disputes, noting tax burdens and wasted efforts by locals to influence planning decisions.
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John Doherty
Manlius
Iself
McDonald's
Fayetteville
Agway
Highbridge Road
Planning Board
Waterford Wood
Route 92
Lyndon Golf Course
Mott Road Association
Country Inn
Ife
Treading water Fees hurt laundromat owner
Dorothy Mulcahey of Morrisville laments New York State coin operated washer inspections costing 12 per unit. She cites two unappointment inspections totaling 39 and 52 machines and 468 and 624 dollars. She questions updated health rules and criticizes the lack of notice and political accountability.
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New York State
Dorothy Mulcahey Morrisville
Simple lake solution for Onondaga Lake
Michael Blazak of Baldwinsvale proposes a satirical plan to halt costly lake cleanup. He suggests spending about twenty thousand dollars to build a monument blaming past shortsightedness and to stop further studies, claiming the lake should “test peace.”
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Onondaga Lake
Michael Blazak Baldwins
Amnesty call over Haitians refugees rights
Amnesty International denounces forced Haitian refugee repatriation while urging hearings to determine political refugee status. Citizens urged to contact President Bush and Congressman Walsh to lift the executive order and allow asylum seeking, with local coordinator Mary Eileen Wood coordinating in Syracuse New York.
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Amnesty International
United States
Bush
AICNY
Walsh
Fayetteville Manlius Students Shine Across Arts and Athletics
F M students show community spirit through concerts, a Beethoven concert, and a strong athletic program with 14 teams earning recognition for high GPAs. Six area schools participated in a positive track meet, while art displays highlighted student talents and supportive school culture.
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Fayetteville-Manchus
New York State
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