Predatory lenders face congressional push for reform
The House Banking Committee heard testimony on predatory lending with support from the White House and Democrats. Treasury Undersecretary Gen sleR urged fair access to capital as officials from the Treasury, Fed, HUD, FDIC, FTC and state agencies described abuses. Rep. LaFalce highlighted cases including a West Virginia widow and an Oregon borrower hit by high fees and repeated refinancings.
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Dhebt
Ela
House
White House
Treasury
Gary Genslér
Gen- Ber
Ensier
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve, Housing and Urban Development Department
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve
Alan Greenspan
John LaFalce
D-Ny
West Virginia
Oregon
Prostate Cancer Awareness Efforts Expand in Central New York
The article highlights rising prostate cancer risk for African American men and urges early detection through testing. Eskew Young forms a Central New York Brotherhood chapter, while Man to Man grows as a major support group. Doctors push screenings from age 40 for African Americans and 50 for others, with 100 percent five year survival if localized. Information line 437 7025.
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New York
Onondaga County
American Cancer Society
Richard Atkins
National
Prostate Caner Coalition
Washington, D.C
Eskew Young
Brother-to-Brother
Young
Central New York
Chip Lockwood
New York State
Prostate Cancer Coalition
Lockwood
Man
Call
Mega malls threaten Syracuse neighborhoods and local business
A Syracuse resident voices concern over Pyramid Mall expansion into a mega mall driven by tax breaks and national chains. He urges revival of Armory and Franklin squares and local business support over costly corporate box development. The piece also notes the resignation of Dean A. Lesinski and honors his community impact.
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Sam
Syracuse
Armory
Franklin
Onondaga Lake
David Oster Central Square
Dean A. Lesinski
Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation
Lesinski
Rosaimond Gifford
Syracuse University
School of Social Work
Hospice
Central New York
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Burnet Park
United Way
Willie C. Branagan
Me Against Them Generational Etiquette Howling Note
A letter from Charles P. Sopp of Camillus laments a shift from accommodation to conflict in society. He critiques the me generation mutating into me and to hell with you, urging improved courtesy and social graces to halt the trend.
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Dad
Charles P. Sopp
Camillus
Beard Alternative School visit prompts support call
A Syracuse reader recounts a spontaneous visit to Beard Alternative School and defends its work with adolescents. The writer praises Principal Mr Wood and staff for professionalism, notes the Urban League’s criticism as unfounded, and urges the superintendent to engage with concerned grandfather and public respectfully.
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Urban League
Syracuse
Beard School
Beard Alternative School
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Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Esiivor
Herald-Journal/Herald American
Syracuse.com
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Dan
Herald Company
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Stephen A Rogers
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Stan Unhorst
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Jean Kern
James ©. Klenrlaus
Merkoring
Alice Aranda
Shoies
Michael Stern
Teasure
Pont
Lye
Pyramid Mall
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