New York Moves Toward Automatic Child Support Guidelines
The proposed state plan would set automatic child support payments based on income and number of children, with a minimum of 25 dollars monthly for those below the poverty line. It aims to cut welfare rolls by enforcing consistent contributions from non custodial parents, arguing that current levels leave mothers on welfare and children underfunded.
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Mario Cuomo
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Census Bureau
New York
CITY REAWAKENS Syracuse’s downtown revival gains pace
The city advances a facelift for the 300 block of South Salina Street as the Franklin Square project grows. New sidewalks and restored historic fronts sprout amid plans to host a convention center and expanded hotels, signaling a bold push into the 21st century guided by history and forward thinking.
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Salina Street
Franklin Square
Ben Franklin
Pyramid Cos
Health care shift cuts distance to county clinics
Onondaga County relocates four prenatal, immunization, teen, and breast cancer services from Mulroy Civic Center to Southwest Community Center on South Avenue. Task force on the poor has not finished its recommendations yet this interim move, prompted by rising infant mortality in the area, aims to improve access at little or no extra cost.
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Onondaga County
Pirro
Mulroy Civic Center
Southwest Community Center
South Avenue
Herald-Journal/Herald American
State funds aimed at kids hunting spark opposition
Linda Destafano of People for Animal Rights in Syracuse urges Sen Tarky Lombardi to oppose A.3751, arguing the bill would divert 2.6 million from general taxes to the Conservation Fund, fund free licenses for recreational hunters, lower small game age from 14 to 12, and increase risk to children and nonhunting residents during hunting season. The group calls for taxpayers to resist subsidizing hunting and warns of added dangers in woods.
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Tarky Lombardi
Conservation Fund
Slow down and be safe not sorry crusade urged
The piece argues speeding fines fail to deter offenders whose attitude is catch me first. It urges more visible police patrols and advocates a Ralph Nader backed crusade pressing auto manufacturers to install governors on all cars.
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Ralph Nader
SU Lacrosse Final Broadcast Sparks Fan Outcry
B Williams of Manlius laments that the NCAA lacrosse final was not televised. He praises the 1989 SU lacrosse champions Hopkins and SU Georgetown style rivalries, urging broader media coverage and recognition for lacrosse excellence.
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Su-Penn
B. Williams
Manlius
Year round school not a simple fix say Syracuse educator
Douglas A Nielsen of Syracuse argues against quick parallels with Japan and Europe. He says parents, funding, scholarships, six day weeks, and real learning must be addressed. He notes daily work, summer air conditioning, and scheduling hurdles before any extended school day or year can work. He urges a realistic, need driven plan with sustained support and reform.
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Europe
Te Ymy
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