Shoreham Power Plant Decommission Threatens Long Island
The Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant on Long Island is ready to generate power but neighbors fear safety. LI Power Authority may buy it for a dollar to decommission it, risking massive summer shortages. DOE official Moore urged NYPA to reconsider, warning NRC hurdles exist and evacuation fears loom. Governor Cuomo led opposition to opening.
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Long Island Power Auhority
New York Power Authority
W. Henson Moore
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NYPA
Richard Flynn
Sec. Moore
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Flynn
Moore
NRC
Cuomo
Supreme Court faces death penalty debate on youth and disability
Editorial argues the Supreme Court's stance allows execution of sixteen and seventeen year olds and the mentally retarded, urging abolition of capital punishment. It questions fairness, consistency, and potential expansion to younger ages, insanity pleas, and broader applications.
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Supreme Court
New York State
Maglev proposed to speed Syracuse to New York City
A panel urged Senate action for public private maglev rail along interstates. Technology uses superconducting magnets to reach 300 mph, offering an alternative to short flights and interstate driving. U.S. to invest 750 million annually for six to seven years to compete globally.
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Syracuse
New York City
New
Japan
West Germany
United States
Readers respond on Supreme Court rulings and affirmative action
Letters from JOSEPH DEMARI of Syracuse and ROBERT J WOLFSON of Syracuse University defend and critique the June 18 editorial on Supreme Court decisions. They argue for merit over gender or race in hiring, acknowledge progress and bias, and attack perceived minority policies and the Reagan era court-packing.
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Supreme Court
Justice O’connor
United States
Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Robert J. Wolfson
Papartent of Economics
Syracuse University
Add one more inhumane court ruling to the list
The writer urges including Roe v. Wade, 1973 among court decisions deemed inhumane, arguing it treats unborn life as disposable. The piece contrasts Dred Scott with Roe to claim greater injustice, noting the role of parents, doctors, and social workers in abortion decisions.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Quotas mask social ills of the underclass
Ronald J. Brandmayer Jr. argues quotas mask social ills and bias in media coverage of Supreme Court limits on affirmative action. He criticizes civil rights leaders and claims equal treatment requires judging by character, not skin color, urging critical view of quotas and preferential policies.
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Supreme Court
Paris
Martin King
Ronald J. Brandmayr JR
Old Bridge
N.J
Criticism of photo usage in Herbert Coddington story
Letters condemn running parental photos linked to the Coddington murder case arguing lack of evidence tying upbringing to actions. They urge focus on accountability and reference Absence of Malice to critique sensationalism. Additional letters discuss memorials for Flight 103 victims and advocate scholarships over bricks.
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Herbert Coddington
Paul Newman
Sally Field
Kent W. Curl
Baldwinsville
Stores Uphold Hours to Respect Workers and Customers
A reader argues that store hours are set to protect employees and ensure fair service. They urge customers to respect closing times, noting that late arrivals disrupt staff and undermine the business’s ability to serve everyone.
Summers, Unions, and Fairgrounds Staffing Dispute
JATSE Local 9 supporter Charles B. Shatzkin argues against Creative Concerts at the Fairgrounds, asserting longstanding union involvement in outdoor and theater work and criticizing Foster Productions for using underpaid non residents, while stressing the craft and livelihood of theatrical work and the need for negotiated wages.
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Jatse Local 9
Fairgrounds
Carrier Dome
Syracuse University
Local 9
Chao
Foster Productions
Rick Goodrich
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Joseph Demari
Daniel J. Guyder
Melvin Eggers
School of Visual and Performing Arts
James P. Kirkgasser
DeWitt
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