Coincidences or Clever Trick in Queens-Midtown Tunnel Award
A Long Island firm linked to Angelo Silveri won a $97 million MTA contract after $100,000 in GOP donations. The New York Times notes donations to Pataki and the GOP, while rivals file suit claiming improper favoritism. Officials deny involvement. taxpayers may face higher costs and lawsuits. Pataki's campaign chest stands at $12 million.
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Congress Orders Study On Stop Race Bias In Traffic
The House backed a bill instructing the Justice Department to study racial breakdowns in routine traffic stops. Black drivers face higher stop rates, echoing past incidents like Walter Blake Jr. and Jonny Gammage, fueling calls for awareness and policy change.
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Researchers find initials tied to longevity in playful study
UC San Diego researchers analyzed five million death certificates and found that initials forming positive words like ACE or GOD correlated with about 4.48 extra years of life, while initials spelling negative terms such as APE or RAT related to about 2.8 fewer years. Personal crises were more common in the negative group.
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Sins of bigotry pain in homosexuals and church pledge
A Presbyterian coalition led by Ann Muyskens and 24 co signers denounces bigotry against gays and lesbians in church practice. They urge love, inclusion, and joined worship across all sexual orientations, praying for a day when coming out is no longer needed.
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Liverpool students shine at MOST Science Fair event
A Liverpool High School led participation with 58 of 64 entrants from LHS across Corcoran, Jamesville-DeWitt, Bishop Ludden and West Genesee. The judge commends student researchers and presentation skills, praising staff dedication and turning learning into thinking.
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Commission a concise U.N. history to explain U.S. dues
Letter argues the United Nations deserves U.S. funding and questions blocking payments. Seeks a brief, fact based history of U.N. history including recent Congress disputes, with dates and figures on money spent and saved to illuminate the issue. Calls for responsible, non sensational context to avoid misperceptions about the world body.
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Teaching values to prepare students for business and academics
The article argues that schools are instilling essential values needed to compete in both business and academia as students near entering those worlds. It emphasizes character traits and conduct as foundational for success.
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