We oppose women boxing in Golden Gloves
The opinion piece condemns the first women’s Golden Gloves bouts in New York as a step backward. It argues boxing harms participants, cites medical experts and studies on brain injury, and calls for a nationwide ban. The author asserts the stance is not sexist but a opposition to boxing itself and to women entering the sport.
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New York
American Medical Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Neurological Association
American Academy of Neurology
George D. Lundberg
Students See Students Do Put Schools in Gaming Business
An op-ed argues for casino gambling in schools as a funding method, citing Nutley New Jersey gambling rings and parental attitudes. It warns that legalized gambling would create an artificial economy and yield little real benefit, urging sober lessons over casino culture for youths.
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New York State
Nutley High School
New Jersey
National Public Radio
Newark
Nutley
Atlantic City
NBA
Women of Courage honored by Syracuse Commission
Three avomen, Carmenlita Williams Sophia Reeves and Cathy Brochu, were named 1995 Women of Courage at Hotel Syracuse for overcoming addiction abusive relationships and poverty. They shared moving stories at a Tuesday dinner highlighting courage and generosity and Williams urged sharing what life has given her.
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Syracuse Commission For Women
Syracuse
Carmenlita Williams
Sophia Reeves
Cathy Brochu
Williams
Government robs retirement fund says retirees deserve more
W Connell from Liverpool argues the government fails to fund Social Security, borrows $60 billion annually, and plans to raise the retirement age to 70 while officials retire at 55. He calls for a balanced budget amendment and accountability for public pensions.
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U.S
Congress
Senate
Social Security Fund
People's Retirement Fund
W. Connell
Liverpool
Reality check on the death penalty debate in New York
Governor Pataki touts justice and officer protection after signing the death penalty bill while noting Texas leads in executions and officer deaths for six straight years. Bronx DA opposes use of the death penalty, others echo concerns about time and money, tax burdens, and potential repeal calls amid budget strains.
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George Pataki
Texas
Bronx
State Register
Syracuse Citizens Review Board Earns Praise for Taxpayer Rights
North Syracuse writer commends the Syracuse Citizens Review Board for tenacity in protecting the average taxpayer. He notes winning is unlikely but values the CRB's efforts to preserve taxpayer rights.
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Syracuse Citizens Review Board
CRB
Foody defends police after judge blasts city handling
The case centers on Shawn Griswold who pleaded guilty to assaulting Syracuse Officer Fred Barnee. The Herald Journal reports Chief Foody criticized Judge J Kevin Mulroy for saying many citizens’ rights were trampled, a claim the judge upheld as accurate.
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Foody
J. Kevin Mulroy
Mulroy
Shawn Griswold
Syracuse
Fred Baunee
Griswold
Mulray
East Side
Barnee
Criminal Investigation Division
Foody and East Side safety debate after attack on officer
William R. Dalton writes that the attack on Officer Fred Baunce raised tensions on Syracuse East Side. He defends Chief Foody and the city’s efforts, notes threats against his family, and affirms commitment to neighborhood revitalization despite dangers and displacement.
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Herald-Journal
Foody
Mulray
Fred Baunce
Timothy Foody
Roy Bernardi
Syracuse
Croly Street
East Side
Injustice Seen In Short Jail Term For Attacker Of Officer Baunee
Community members criticize a district attorney decision that gave Shawn Griswold only one year in jail after admitting to throwing a bottle at Syracuse officer Fred Baunee. They argue the punishment undermines safety and service to the public.
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Fred Baunee
Officer Baunee
Shawn Griswold
Baunee
Griswold
Syracuse
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L. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Lundberg
Barry Jordan
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Shawn Griswold Case
William R. Dalton
Eastside Community Alliance
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