Senator's daughter hired to state fair post sparks questions
The New York State Fair hires Eva Hoffmann, daughter of Sen. Nancy Hoffmann, as event planner and marketing assistant, drawing criticism of patronage and claims of a biased process. Cappuccilli says no politics involved. observers see a cleared path, publicity, and potential conflicts.
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Peter Cappuccilli
New York State Fair
Eva Hoffmann
Hoffmann
Nancy Larraine Hoffmann
R Fabius
Senate Agriculture Committee
Cappuccilli
Sen
Jaar Cirector
State Department
Sen. Hoffmann
Eva
Central New
George Patak
State Fair Times
Patak
InterReligious Council marks 25 years of shared mission
The InterReligious Council of Central New York celebrates 25 years of uniting diverse faiths to tackle hunger racism and justice. Programs include the Food Bank of Central New York and Community Wide Dialogues on Race aiding thousands and engaging hundreds. The group plans to expand outreach to the Oneida area and launch a Local Faith Community project.
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InterReligious Council of
Central New York
Upstate New York
IRC
New
Council
John Beer
New York State Council of Churches
Beng
Regier
Nebraska Carter
Living Waters Church of God In Christ
Robert Hanson
Oneida
Hanson
Syracuse
Unborn Victims of Violence Act Urges State Action
Cindy Falise of the Syracuse Catholic Diocese Respect Life Office argues that existing law does not charge harm to an unborn child in assaults on pregnant women. She notes the Unborn Victims of Violence Act passed in the House and calls for New York state passage to protect pregnant women and unborn children, stressing bipartisan support.
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Bronx
New York State
Cindy Falise
Syracuse Catholic
Respect Life Office
Be Part of Helping a Struggling School
Sue Stapleton of Baldwinsville responds to last month’s story about 10 sinking schools. She argues Le Moyne Elementary is not sinking and urges parents, teachers, officials, and the community to support students emotionally and academically, emphasizing involvement and positive role models.
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Sue
Caribou People Oppose Arctic Refuge Drilling
Native Cari bou People speak against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge arguing it threatens caribou, wolves, bears and birds. A video shown May 21 by People for Animal Rights and the Sierra Club featured Cari bou spokeswomen and Defenders of Wildlife, noting limited oil recovery and long pipeline delays.
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Fea
Tured
People For Animal Rights
Sierra Club
Lead-free bullets debate and environmental claims
A reader critiques a government program funding twelve million dollars and six years of research into lead-free bullets. The letter questions the payoff for hunters, anglers, and the public against environmental aims, offering irony about military spending and fuel costs while doubting practical outcomes. The writer signs as Dave Kaltenborn from Clay.
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Onondaga County
Onondaga Lake
Middle East
OPEC
Mother Earth
Dave Kaltenborn
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Journal invites succinct letters from readers accompanied by the writer’s name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and could appear on Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Mailing address email fax and contact numbers are listed.
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Waters
Namor
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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Herald
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Clinton Square
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Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J. Connor
Stan Linhorst
Jeffrey A. Barber
Christopher M. Becker
Jean Kern
L. Peter Lyman
Alice Miranda
Michael Stern
York
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State Fair
Nancy Lorraine Hoffmann
Senate Democrats
Senate
Senator
Interreligious Council
Dereth
Office of Defenders of Wildlife
John J. Freund
People For Animal Rights Syracuse
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