Budgeted reform urged for New York Legislature
A May 3 budget approval is seen as late yet feasible. The author urges court reform to cut nine levels to two, expand camera access, tighten campaign finance, reform Rockefeller drug laws, and reform the budget process. Expect more wait-and-see until adjournment. reform is the key goal.
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Judith Kave
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Albany
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George Pataki
Joseph Bruno
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Sheldon Silver
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Kennedy underscores harassment in Army at highest level
The inspector general substantiated a sex harassment charge by Lt. Gen. Claudia J. Kennedy, the Army’s senior woman, highlighting how harassment persists in the service. Kennedy faced backlash and delay, yet her steps aim to curb a climate tolerating harassment and protect future officers.
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Louis Caldera
New York Times
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Larry G. Smith
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Smith
Pat Foote
Washington Post
Dress code feud at Jefferson Elgin high sparks dispute
A student writer from Lafayette High recounts a dress code clash at Jordan Elbin High, noting disruptions as administrators enforce rules on tank tops and sun dresses. He argues the debate fuels disruption more than any clothing choice, and urges a later fixed policy.
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Jordan-Elbin High School
Katie Merrill
Zach Church
Diabetes life on a family’s daily routine
A mother thanks the publication for its article about a family with two young daughters living with diabetes. She shares daily challenges, such as finger-pricks, limited spontaneity, and the uncertain long term, and expresses hope for a cure.
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Othonee
Pat Marino Fulton
County Earth Day Cleanup Volunteers Recognized
The county thanks five volunteers who participated in the 2000 edition of the Earth Day Cleanup. The event marked an anniversary of the program begun with Onondaga County Resource Recovery Act. Volunteers from 241 groups cleared litter along highways across the county.
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Our County
Republicans decry New York as modern fiefdom urging protection of freedoms
A speaker criticizes Governor Paraid and downstate liberals, lamenting weak gun law enforcement, bible study bans, and prayer restrictions. He urges conservative unity, compares New York to a medieval realm, recalls founding principles, and invokes military strategy to defend against liberal policies.
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New York
George
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Paraid
Fort Stanwix
Oriskany
Gerald Ford
von Clauzewitz
Earth Day effort cuts litter by 121840 pounds
Nicholas J. Pirro Onondaga County Executive thanks volunteers for cleaning byways on Earth Day 2000. The note lauds community pride and urges ongoing care to prevent litter, acknowledging those who participated on a beautiful Saturday.
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Nicholas J. Pirro
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co. invites letters for publication. Include full name, address, and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and used elsewhere. Mailing address and contact details provided for Syracuse area readers.
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