Regents Plan on Target Fight Bigotry with Knowledge
The New York Board of Regents approved adding minority contributions to K-12 history courses to counteract racial bias. The plan, tied to Sobol task force findings, argues early education fights bigotry and that Western-centric teaching will not dilute heritage. Syracuse University already formed a diversity panel. colleges should follow. Bigotry cannot be tolerated on campus or in America.
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Carnegie Foundation
State Board of Regents
LWO
Regents
Thomas Sobol
New York
Cargente
America
Princeton
N.J
Emlyn J. Griffith
Rome
Central New York
Carnegie
Syracuse University
Cameras in courtrooms and meetings push for open access
In a successful experiment cameras proved nonintrusive in courtrooms and public bodies open to cameras may be allowed at meetings. The bill would let public bodies adopt rules to govern equipment location and conduct, with Senate action and Governor Cuomo's signature awaited.
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Assembly
New York State
Senate
Cuomo
Nicholas Spano
R-Yonkers
Cheers and Thanks for Energy Board Move Boost Niagara Mohawk Plan
Niagara Mohawk wins approval to tap Canadian natural gas reserves via a new pipeline. The 15 year contract could import about 600 million dollars worth of gas to New York state, with analysts predicting nearly 90 million in savings in the first decade. Jeers to the Georgia regional hospital for releasing James Calvin Brady after his mall shooting.
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Canadian National Energy Board
Niagara Mohawk
NiMo
New York State
Jeers
Georgia Regional
Atlanta
James Calvin Brady
Brady
Ancient Forest Rescue visit sparks urging NFPA support
Reader praises the Ancient Forest Rescue Expedition at SUNY ESF and urges action to save Northwest ancient forests. The letter calls out U S Forest Service logging, warns of near-total loss by decade's end, and asks readers to contact Senators Moynihan and D Amato and Representative Walsh to back the Native Forest geet Act of 1990.
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Herald-Journal
Suny College of Environmental Science and Forestry
U.S. Forest Service
Sens. Moynihan
D'Amato
Walsh
Solvay and Geddes urged to reveal police merger talks
Solvay residents press Solvay Village Board and Geddes Town Board to publicly disclose status and merits of merging village and town police. They cite taxes rising this year and claim potential budget cuts could save over 400000 in Solvay and 200000 in the town, urging action and transparency.
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Solvay
Geddes
Joseph Valerio Solvay
Citizens demand sale of Hotel Syracuse to fund city services
A Syracuse resident criticizes mayoral tax deals with developers, urging sale of Hotel Syracuse to raise real taxes for schools and services. The letter argues taxpayers bear the cost of ongoing budget shortfalls and calls for accountability from city leaders.
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Syracuse
Chris Lorence
Plea for Leniency in Morris Sentencing
A supporter argues for a suspended sentence and community service for Robert Tappan Morris as May 4 approaches. The plea contends the hacker acted without malice, surrendered voluntarily, and seeks fair treatment amid perceived Justice Department disparities and broader federal justice inequities.
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Robert Tappan Morris
U.S
Robert
Nixon
North
Justice Department
S&l
Withholding Tax Comment Sparks Budget Debate
Andy Mayer argues tax resistance highlights military spending. Professor Jerry Miner counters 27 percent defense share in 1989, urging reductions. David MacLachlan of Fayetteville adds a call for stricter pollution laws and new waste treatment methods.
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Andy Mayer
Mr. Mayer
Jerry Miner
Syracuse
Letters to the editor guidelines inviting public submissions
The Herald Journal and Herald American solicit reader letters on public issues. Brief, legible letters with a clear point are preferred. unsigned letters are not published. telephonic verification may withhold identity. include daytime phone. Space limits and editing for length apply. Electronic submissions via Syracuse system are described with contact numbers.
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Herald-Journal
Herald American
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