In Our Opinion Casinos Are For Losers
An opinion piece arguing against state sponsored gambling in New York despite some public support. It discusses Gov. Pataki's call for a coherent statewide policy toward casinos in resort areas, counters the economic lure with evidence from Atlantic City, Turned Stone, and public finances, and warns of increased taxes and crime, a loss of civic virtue, and moral costs.
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Herald- Journal
George Pataki
New York
Herald-Journal
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Post-Standard
Herald American
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Frank Padawan
R-Queens
Reat
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Catskill Resorts
Atlantic City
Catskills
Padavan
Atlane City
Oneida
New
Pataki AIDS testing policy praised as fair compromise
The new policy from Gov. George Pataki allows mothers to request newborn HIV test results with signed consent, balancing privacy with public health. It preserves mandatory prenatal AIDS testing while avoiding forced disclosure, and endorses routine HIV testing for expectant mothers to reduce transmission risks.
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George Patala
Dred Deipsory
Pataki
Long term care insurance urged for New York residents
The article argues Americans underprepare for aging and long term care. It cites Medicaid funding levels, projected increases in demand, and potential federal cuts. It promotes New York state long term health care insurance with education and incentives, and provides the Partnership for Long Term Care contact info and administrator name.
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New York
Medi
Caid
Ooe
Agross
New York State
American Health Care Association
AHCA
Longevi
Congress
Partnership
State
Partment of Social Services
18A
Public Service
Lisa Kaley-Heyn
Local politicians cited for failing to meet with Corner Dome officials
A reader blames city leaders for cynicism and silence after three weeks of unreturned petitions from Common Council members and challengers to meet with Corner Dome officials about noon football game kick-offs. The letter urges action for merchants and residents, notes a desire for more local funding and budget balance, and predicts Centro forests to $1.25 after November elections.
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Centro
Centro Forests
Bert Williams
Syacuse
Exonerating LAPD and OJ case critique urges review
A Syracuse letter argues evidence is needed to exonerate the LAPD and calls for Monday morning quarterbacking on the O J Simpson case. It claims conspiracy and incompetence charges were not adequately addressed and that proof of motive, opportunity, and execution is lacking beyond suspicion. The writer urges resolution of core issues to avoid ongoing appeals.
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Los Angeles
Simpson
EB Petion
Syracuse
Keep the Orange Mascot Sparks Child Joy at SU Games
In the debate over keeping The Orange as Syracuse Universitys mascot, supporters note children love the quirky fuzzball and students enjoy energizing the crowd. Adults base attendance on team quality. the mascot provides a warm, comforting presence amid troubling times.
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Syracuse University
Syracuse cites waterfront project at polluted Onondaga Lake
A critic questions City of Syracuse plans for a waterfront project at the east end of Onondaga Lake calling the area heavily polluted. The speaker argues funds should focus on cleanup before developing outdoor dining and recreation facilities and notes air and water quality concerns.
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Syracuse
Onondaga Lake
America
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L. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleimklaus
Jeffrey &. Barber
Katos
Ves Oes
BudeEr
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Gene Tinelli
Syracuse Universit
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