Smith Corona Dies as Central New York Icon Fades
The once mighty Smith Corona typewriter company, rooted in Cortland since 1886, fades away after 1995 bankruptcy and move to Mexico eliminating 873 local jobs. Growth of computers doomed typewriters as Central New York’s economy reflects on a century of change.
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Common Good: quality child care boosts society and safety
The text argues affordable high quality child care benefits all by reducing future arrests and behavioral issues. It cites studies showing better outcomes for at risk children, notes high costs and limited subsidies, and praises military child care as a model. Calls for private sector and government support to extend standards and access.
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Clinton Square Renovation Moves Toward Classic Erie Canal Theme
Syracuse 2020 updates Clinton Square plan after public input. Improvements include a shallow reflecting pool, reduced fountains, a skating area matching the pool, enhanced lighting, and an added towpath link to the Coral Museum.Calls persist on crossing Water Street, restroom needs, policing costs, and traffic impacts as planning progresses.
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Edward S. Green
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TreeHaven Cafe Thanks Syracuse Police for Preventing Burglary
A Syracuse police response thwarted an attempted burglary at TreeHaven Cafe on May 3 at 2 40 a.m. The back door was pried, the alarm rang, and officers stopped the burglar before theft occurred. Damages were limited to the door, and the suspect awaits a hearing.
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Abortion Vote Split Reveals Pressure on Assemblyman Michaels
In 1970 the New York legislature debated on demand abortion up to 24 weeks. Liberal Republicans Constance Cook and Clinton Domenick steered the bill, but George Michaels faced heavy pro abortion family pressure and reportedly buckled.
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Senate
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Penalties for gun crime urged like DWI reforms
The writer argues for strict gun possession penalties modeled after DWI laws, praising Million Mom March and MADD for public impact. They urge three year minimum sentences for illegal gun possession in crimes and end user enforcement, noting ignition locks as a positive parallel.
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Message from Joseph Metallo
A letter from JOSEPH METALLO arguing against abortion and calling for repentance by world leaders and countries. He references a son studying to be a rabbi and cites Mother Teresa on peace, questioning the moral status of abortion and the right to life.
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Joseph Metallo
SyrAcuse
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