NEA decency ruling fuels artistic freedom debate
The appeals court in Los Angeles struck down the NEA mandate to consider general standards of decency in grants. Judge A Wallace Tashima ruled the standard too broad and unconstitutional, signaling ongoing battles over censoring art and the role of politics in grantmaking.
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Congress
Elvis stamps lift USPS hopes with Elvis image plan
The U S Postal Service finds a potential $20 million boost by issuing a stamp featuring Elvis Presley on his birthday January 8. Analysts see Elvis as a lead hit, possibly sparking a trend with Olympic athletes stamps aiming for $30 million. The piece notes improvements amid past deficits and workforce strains while hinting at broader enterprise inspiration.
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Cheers to toy safety bill and recycling progress
Assemblyman Joseph Crowley sponsors a bill requiring doctors to report toy injuries to the Consumer Protection Board, enabling public warnings about repeat offenders. In Central New York recycling, the Chicago Board of Trade may host recyclables, boosting reuse efforts and urging broader adoption of recycled materials.
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New York State Association of Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
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Lichtenstein
Critics question Onondaga Lake parkway weekend closures
Letter writers Douglas Selover and Kevin Wilson urge officials to answer for and reassess the proposed weekend parkway shutdown at Onondaga Lake Park and Armory Square development. They raise concerns about traffic, parking, emergency access, and economic impact on local areas.
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Liverpool Road
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Liverpool
Armory Square
Basta
Toronto
Canada
U.S
James Street
Niagara Mohawk
Kevin Wilson
Syracuse
Two Cases Show Folly of the Death Penalty
A history of wrongful executions highlights the risk of killing innocents. The article cites 23 documented cases in 20th century America, including Isidore Zimmerman in New York, where witnesses lied and the governor commuted death to life, while others died in the chair before the truth emerged.
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New York State
New York
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Lehman
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Hight
Lip service from Bush prompts shock and critique
Editorial by Frank Roger Sharp in East Syracuse questions which lips the president now speaks with. It contrasts the promise read my lips no new taxes with the later admission of tax rises, arguing the logic behind the revenue and the mistake.
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George
Frank Roger Sharp
East
Syracuse
Build a justice center to curb jail costs in Onondaga
A letter to County Executive Nicholas Pirro urges scaling back the proposed Onondaga County Justice Center to avoid a costly new jail. The writer argues for a modest halfway facility that aids rehabilitation and offers pre incarceration alternatives, stressing humane justice and mercy.
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Onondaga County
Justice
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