Yom Kippur Reflections and Community Notices Across Syracuse
The piece discusses Yom Kippur focus on self examination and forgiveness with quotes from rabbis. It includes a historic tale of Cantor Michael Weissner aiding Ku Klux Klan convert Larry Trapp, and lists Columbus Day observances and local service closures and schedules in Syracuse.
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Veces
Seeeemoothian
Jeter
Evan Shore
Young Israel Shaarei Torah
Syracuse
Genesee St
Irving Bergel
Temple Beth el
Michael Weissner
Lincoln
Ned
Larry Trapp
White Knights
Ku Klux Klan
Nebraska
Weissner
Trapps
Trapp
Human rights talk on militarization in Mexico in Syracuse
Human rights workers speak Tuesday at Plymouth Congregational Church in Syracuse about militarization in Mexico. Tom Hansen and Abel Barrera Hernandez will discuss topics for donations supporting Mexican human rights work. Call 446-6099 for more information. Police seek 17-year-old suspect in assault on a woman with a beer bottle. Jackie Vasquez is wanted on counts of second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after an attack on Omagra Marcano. Marcano received treatment at University Hospital.
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Syracuse
Mexico
Plymouth Congregational Church
Onondaga St
Tom Hansen
Mexico Solidarity Network
Chiapas Media Project
Abel Barrera Hernandez
Jackie Vasquez
Gifford St
Omagra Marcano
Seymour Street
Appans
Kelinge Street
Marcano
University Hospital
Neighbors brighten Leavenworth Park with chrysanthemums
Joe Hall led residents to plant 290 chrysanthemums in three plots at Leavenworth Park off Park Avenue after a slow city response. Mayor and council members attended. funds covered 450 dollars for the flowers, while Parks and Recreation budgets face cuts, and locals say the colorful effort will attract business and improve life quality.
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Joe Hall
Leavenworth Park
Hall
Roy Bernardi
Common Council
Park Avenue
Council
Matt Driscoll
Driscoll
Lawrence Losty Jr
Syracuse Business Center Inc
Wilkinson Street
R.B. Dietz
Lofty
Gladys Villemore
Lucy Harrison Uses Facilitated Communication at SUNY Morrisville
The Syracuse area story follows Lucy Harrison, a college student with autism, as she navigates anatomy classes with a facilitator and a word processor. her progress, challenges, and the support network around her illustrate a path from isolation to classroom participation and personal growth. The piece profiles her tutors, family, and the annual autism conference featuring doctors, educators, and parents, and notes her academic achievements and ongoing goals.
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Harrison
Central New York
Wether
Suny Mornsville Who
Madison County Mental Health Department
Anita Harrison
Harrisons
Jesse
Biklen
Lucy Harrison
University of Tennessee
Department of Education
Washington, DC
Harrson
Loi U Villiovis
Su Pruilesta
Ben Sadowitz
Harrisons Other Anatomy
Novelli
Baker High School
Baldwinsville
Taya
Lucy
Anita Hasnson
Syracuse City
Mission
Controversy remains over Syracuse BIhlens facilitated communication method
Ten years after Syracuse University professor Douglas Bihlen introduced facilitated communication, debate continues worldwide. Supporters cite emotional and physical support aiding autistic individuals to type sentences. critics warn the facilitator may direct or cue, undermining independent communication. Proponents note global adoption and ongoing research, while opponents call the approach unproven and potentially misleading.
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Aaron Gifford
Syracuse University
Douglas Bihlen
United States
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