Scrap tires plan dropped amid broad public opposition
OCRRA halted a tire burn test at its Rock Cut Road facility after hundreds spoke against the plan at public hearings. The move follows a statewide tire stockpile problem with 25 to 40 million tires dumped illegally and recalls raising health concerns. A state council on scrap tire management will promote recycling markets and grant aid to boost reuse in asphalt, paving, and other applications.
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Thume
Onondaga County
New York
George Pataki
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Buffalo
Million Family March rally aims to unite diverse American families
The March marks the fifth anniversary of the Million Man March and calls for national focus on family well being, welfare reform, and voter registration. It cites gains after 1995 and urges personal responsibility plus public policy action to combat poverty, racism, and family violence.
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Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Washington, D.C
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New York
March
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Field parties pose a paradox burdening parents and schools
Paul Curtin of Alcohol Services Inc warns field parties invite underage drinking and risky behavior. He notes legal and safety concerns for property owners, students, and abstainers, urging joint action by parents and schools to curb vandalism, fights, and unprotected sex.
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Paul Curtin
Alcohol Services Inc
Syracuse
Medicare and Bush plan fear for seniors and costs
A reader criticizes George W. Bush's Medicare plan, arguing it diverts funds to for profit insurers, raises bills for seniors and baby boomers, and weakens patient care. The letter urges preserving Medicare, adding affordable prescription coverage, and voting for Gore and Clinton to avoid bankruptcy after 65.
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Kansas
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Hillary Clinton
Peace Partnership Sought Amid Middle East Tensions in CNY Protest
In Central New York supporters of Palestinians held lawful rallies while the Syracuse Jewish Federation and Rabbinic Council urge a return to peace talks. They condemn Palestinian Authority leadership and praise Israel's Barak steps toward peace, calling for renewed commitment to the peace process.
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Joseph
West Bank
Israel
Ehud Barak
Gaza Strip
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Ther
Murer
Middle East
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