Inmates Demand Basic Underwear Amid Outcry Over Walsh
A controversy erupts over jail underwear shortages and Misuse of inmate funds. Sheriff Kevin Walsh faces criticism for prioritizing deputy gear over basic inmate needs. County money from inmate accounts and phone contracts funded patches, pins, and car shields, while underwear ran out. The Justice Center income, about 200000 yearly, allegedly was not directed to mandated inmate supplies. Calls grow for department heads to secure essential items within state rules and restore humanity to inmates.
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Tougher controls needed to curb acid rain
The piece argues for federal action to cut nitrogen emissions fueling acid rain in the Adirondacks. It cites a GAO study showing nitrogen rising while sulfur declines, notes New York’s strict standards, and blasts Midwest emitters and Congress for delay. It highlights health, economic, and environmental costs and urges nationwide limits.
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Advocate for disabled parking violator draws ire in Syracuse
James Babel, president of Disabled in Action of Greater Syracuse, condemns a prominent advocate parking in a handicapped space at 1085 James St. The incident raises questions about misuse, accountability, and ARISE SHAPE volunteers who ticket illegal parkers.
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Native peoples and casinos face image damage claim
William Davies argues that tribal push into gambling and tax free cigarette sales harms Native image more than mascot use. He contends cultural groups focus on skin color, calling Clinton era policy a form of self-imposed racism. Pulaski.
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Smoke shops clash over tribal tobacco venture and taxes
The Cayugas of Miami Ohio opened a $2 million cigarette plant in October claiming tribal sovereignty to manufacture 20 cartons a minute backed by six investors. The Clinton administration sued tobacco firms for deceit about risks while HUD spent $4.2 million to build six Indian smoke shops tax free. Five shops sit in Oklahoma. tribes challenge rules requiring proof of age. Cayugas deny U.S. citizenship, raising doubts over profits and funding for health issues.
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How many dead kids are OK in gun politics
A reader argues the March 15 editorial misuses gun deaths to push anti gun policy. The letter asserts hypocrisy in comparing gun versus non gun deaths and accuses anti gun forces of seeking confiscation, citing abortion stats and historical abuses to claim fear of fascism.
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