Doctor Brazelton urges more support for families
Renowned pediatrician Dr T Berry Brazelton spoke to about 1000 at the Civic Center urging that the needs of children and supportive care for families be central to policy. He criticized presidential campaigns for neglecting child care and warned that many child care options are substandard and unaffordable. He lamented undervaluing mothers whether they work or stay home and called for societal and workplace change to ease family burdens. He noted TV and media erode children’s well being and urged action to raise the next generation with moral care and community support.
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Vouchers Defeated in California and Michigan
Voters in California 71 to 29 and Michigan 69 to 31 rejected school vouchers. Proposals would have funded private schooling with public money, required teacher testing, and set minimum funding. Analysts say the defeats curb the push for privatization, urging stronger public schools instead.
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Most of OK residents urged to support local museum
A letter urges continued county funding for the MOST of downtown Syracuse to avoid closing the hands on science and technology museum. It highlights popular exhibits like the Silverman Planetarium and IMAX Alaska, noting affordable admission and member discounts while calling on residents to visit Armory Square for an outing.
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Onondaga County
Beaver Lake
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Armory Square
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Name change sparks Clinton Square debate in Syracuse region
Readers discuss political signs theft and name changes in Clinton Square as they weigh honoring Governor DeWitt Clinton over Hillary or William Clinton. Sprinkled opinions criticize judges, lawyers, and moral guidance from public figures amid local civic questions.
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OCARA earns national Excellence Gold Award for energy facility
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency and Ogden Martin Systems-Onondaga win the national Excellence Gold Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America for the county waste-to-energy plant. OCRRA reports multi-year trash-hauler contracts, improving solvency and supporting recycling and energy programs amid a competitive waste landscape.
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Solid Waste Association of North America
National Professional Organization For Industry
Onondaga County
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