Niagara Mohawk recovers. calls for careful oversight
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. rebounded from bankruptcy fears as a complex deal improved its credit rating and lifted stock above 14 dollars. Analysts warn takeovers may follow, while officials urge policies that keep energy affordable for Central New Yorkers and preserve jobs.
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Congress Rebuffs Abortion Pill RU-486 in Farm Bill Clash
The House passed an amendment 223 to 202 aiming to block FDA approval of RU-486. Critics say the move politicizes health policy, threatens safe, private abortions, and could spur a dangerous black market while noting contraception expansions are also contested.
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Drug policy reform urged by Shannon Peterson story
Lori Duffy profiles Shannon Peterson and his fight to beat drug and alcohol addiction. The piece argues current laws criminalize treatment, contrasts imprisonment with a legalization based approach, and touts education and social programs as effective public health tools. It cites community support, recovery at a rehab center, and a high school graduation as outcomes.
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Doubts About Centro Running Small Buses
Elmer Pyre of Syracuse questions Centro’s plan to operate small buses and questions the impact on pollution expense and service levels. He references a Herald American article about Jubiliant church welcomes new priest noting confusion over priest ordination numbers in the Diocese of Syracuse.
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City district faults in school funding charge letter
Rick Olanoff criticizes Syracuse city school officials for demanding costly programs and threatening layoffs to pressure the city. Taxpayers deny white flight or racism claims, arguing the mayor and council support a strong school system and a strong city.
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Parish Ties to Franciscan Clergy Question Diocese
Parishioners ask if their church is outside the Syracuse diocese due to Franciscan staffing. They note the bishop presides over confirmations and the parish contributes to the diocesan Hope Appeal. They point out two men were ordained by Bishop Moynihan at the Syracuse cathedral on June 6, 1998.
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