Ken Burns on New Film About Two Women Pioneers
Ken Burns discusses his upcoming documentary focusing on two women night riders and their impact in early American history. He explains narrative choices, archival sources, and the filmmakers’ aim to honor overlooked pioneers and their contributions to civil rights and social progress.
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Judge's Initial Ruling Sparks Microsoft Antitrust Debate
The judge's early ruling in the Microsoft antitrust case appears unusually sympathetic to the government, prompting lawyers and analysts to weigh how this decision may affect the appeal likelihood and the trial's progress in court.
Amish men hurt as buggy is struck by car in Rochester
Two Amish men were in intensive care at a Rochester hospital Saturday night after their horse drawn buggy was rear ended by a car. Police reported the collision occurred on a rural road near Romulus. The victims remained unnamed pending family notification.
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Nationwide bans off brand auto repair parts
Nationwide said it will stop allowing body shops to use cheap parts not made by manufacturers effective Monday. The move follows a month after State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance lost a class action claiming such parts violated the promise to restore cars to original condition. State Farm was ordered to pay nearly 12 billion in damages and plans an appeal.
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Barking at Police Dogs Nets Pa Man Probation
Jeffrey Williams, 25, of Ente, Pa, was sentenced to 90 days probation for a conduct related to harassing police dogs inside a car. He barked at the dogs, provoking a frenzy until an officer intervened. The article notes Williams claimed he could do as he wished in his neighborhood. The contact for corrections is Deputy Executive Editor Tim Bunn at 470-2240.
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Jail money diverted to deputies at Onondaga center
At Onondaga County Justice Center since 1995 the inmate commissary fund financed uniforms for 50 deputies, four shirts and pants per person, pagers, a chair, and portable computers, totaling over $400k in three years. Officials say indirect benefits to inmates included books and education programs, while a state restriction limits use to inmate welfare.
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SU's Bad Week Ends in Miracle at Corner Dome
Syracuse University honored 21 of its All-Century football team members before a sparsely filled Corner Dome as 1999 seniors greeted a 40 to 27 victory over Temple. The crowd, about half full, included notable names like Larry Csonka and Daryl Johnston while Marie Fleming saluted her late son Eric Davis’s mother. A small miracle occurred with David Byrd’s surprise alive wave as the introductions concluded.
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Deer Run Into Road Leads to Accidents, Sheriff Says
A Onondaga County sheriff's sergeant notes deer can spook and enter the road, causing multiple vehicle collisions. He cites two deer strikes per incident and about a hundred close calls to illustrate fall risk.
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Deer collisions rise in fall in Central New York
Experts say October to December bring peak deer road risks as mating season drives more deer onto roadsides. Onondaga 355, Cayuga 245, Madison 215, St Lawrence 1028 in 1997 led state counts, with fluctuations tied to deer numbers and land use. Ray Nolen, DEC biologist, notes mild winters aid survival.
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Prison commissary funds bought items for inmate welfare
Purchases funded by prison commissary profits and inmates' phone calls went toward prisoner welfare and rehabilitation, per the rules guiding spending.
Postal Service Faces End of an Era Warns GAO
Washington Bureau reports the GAO warns Internet use and stamp costs threaten U S Postal Service revenue with possible closures of thousands of post offices and a shift to limited delivery days. Lawmakers urge modernization to avoid drastic service cuts and price hikes. Postmaster Barbara Weyand Rogers notes personal delivery duties persist despite changes.
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