Open government in New York under secret crime bill talks
Gov. George Pataki touted a finished crime bill after secret negotiations with Senate and Assembly leaders. The piece argues the budget and crime bill were crafted behind closed doors, warns of rising prison costs, and questions accountability and open debate in state government.
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George Pataki
Pataki
Senate
Joseph Bruno
Assembly
Sheldon Silver
Cuomo
Troika
New York
Cortland State bans Beta Phi Epsilon over hazing
Hazing condemned at Cortland State after pledges suffered burns from a gasoline and bleach mix. The Beta Phi Epsilon ban follows prior violations by the fraternity with Delta Kappa Beta suspended in 1991. Cortland reviews the Greek system and pledges safer initiation ideas while a student sues for 500,000 dollars.
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State University College At
Ryan Hemendinger
Cortland
Hemendinger
White Ribbon Campaign Affects Central New York Abuse Fight
Vera House coordinates the White Ribbon Campaign in Central New York to oppose abuse and support victims. The effort runs through Father’s Day, June 18, with a Chamber of Commerce breakfast kickoff and ribbons available for a $1 donation to fund abuser-rehabilitation programs.
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Vera House
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Budget row blasts Albany budget process politics
Harold C. Brown Jr of Syracuse criticizes the Assembly for withholding participation in the state budget for months to embarrass the governor. He condemns partisan gamesmanship over a $63.66 billion budget and vows to continue castigating legislative leaders until reform is accepted.
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Assembly
Sheldon Silver
Albany
Harold C. Brown JR
Syracuse
Get out of Bosnia posthaste column argues US stay out
Columnist Sandy Grady argues the United States should withdraw from Bosnia, citing warnings from George Washington about foreign entanglements. Ed Robinson of Liverpool discusses his agreement with the syndicated piece in last Wednesday's Herald Journal.
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Sandy Grady
Herald-Journal
Bosnia
United States
George Washington
ED Robinson
Liverpool
Letter to the Editor Defends Graphic Animal News
Kelly Murphy Czermerys argues that vandalism against property is wrong but graphic animal slaughter images reveal truth. She says informing the public about fur and meat origins does not infringe animals’ rights and that consumers deserve informed purchases.
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Luke Peppone
Herald-Journal
Peppone
Kelly Murphy
Czermerys
Liverpool
Dole's Family Values and Reel Freedom Debate
Opinion argues that Republican rhetoric on family values masks support for unfettered capitalism. It accuses Bob Dole style politics of valuing profits over workers health and economic security while restricting cinema choices and artistic expression for the majority.
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Dole
Bob Dole
Outrage at Syracuse alarm fee letter to mayor
A Syracuse resident condemns a city letter demanding a $30 annual OLEIS fee for alarm subscribers. The writer questions need and fairness, notes senior citizens’ burden, and alleges threats of system downgrades for nonpayment. They urge public hearing participation and criticize perceived citizen silence.
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Onondaga Law Enforcement
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