Pre-K for all districts urged in New York opinion
The opinion urges every New York district to consider state funding for pre-k programs with advisory boards to tailor local plans. It cites Syracuse as a leader with demand on a waiting list and notes research showing early intervention reduces later special education needs and saves money.
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New York
Syracuse
State Education Department
Betsy McCaughey Ross
New Yorkers Victimized Twice Over Lawyers Fund Abuse
A Times Union report says the Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, funded by lawyers fees, redirected about 300000 of 3500000 set aside to reimburse victims of dishonest lawyers. Forty four claimants faced bounced vouchers as funds were used for other state expenses, with 19 more pending.
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Albany Times Union
Carl McCall
David Bookstaver
State Office of Court Administration
Maria Cuomo
State Court of Appeals
Attica
Urban Development Corp
UDC
Lawyers Fund
Lawyers Fund For
Ruling Sparks Call to Hold Syracuse Mayor Accountable
A SEC ruling found Syracuse officials misled investors about the city's financial condition. City Auditor Minch Lewis exposed the misreporting after repeated requests to Mayor Bernardi were ignored. Citizens urge accountability to uphold integrity and standards in city leadership.
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SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
Syracuse
Mr. Lewis
Mrewis
Bernardi
Oxford Street Inn opens to shelter homeless men in Syracuse
The InterReligious Council forms a Street People Task Force led by Bishop Costello to address sudden homelessness. Catholic Charities opens Oxford Street Inn as a night shelter, evolving from a daytime drop-in to a vital lifeline for hard-to-serve men, while later services expand elsewhere.
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InterReligious Council
Syracuse
Thomas Costello
Catholic Charities
Oxford Street Inn
Dorothy F. Rose
Let kids learn not sell Curtail money-raising schemes
A parent argues against PTA fundraisers pressuring children with chocolate and wrapping paper sales. He cites a six year old girl and the drive to win prizes, calling for tax funds to cover school needs instead of sales campaigns. He urges safer, education focused budgeting and ends by condemning the practice.
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PTA
Before Enacting Reform Enforce Existing Laws
The letter argues for enforcing current laws before reform, appeals to traditional gender roles, and criticizes liberal feminism. It references political figures, campaign finance, impeachment, and union dues, urging restraint and accountability while praising conservative groups.
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Slick Willie
Mr. Clean
Walter J Ward Fulton
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co invites readers to send letters, cartoons, poems, or photos for publication. Submissions must include name, address, and daytime phone, may be edited, and may appear online or on NewsLine. Mailing address, email, fax, and contact numbers are provided.
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