Death of Jonny Gammage Probed by NAACP and FBI
A Pittsburgh police restraint death of Jonny Gammage, a Syracuse native and college graduate, prompts inquest and civil-rights scrutiny. Advocate voices link the case to long history of racial profiling, urging accountability and systemic change.
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Syracuse
Pittsburgh
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Lnds
Gammage
Brentwood
Hir
Gam Mage
Jaguar
Gammagee
NAACP
Pitttsburgh
FBI
Jonny Gam- Mage
Jonny Gammage
Earned Income Credit in Peril and GOP Plans
A commentary condemns Senate Republicans for proposed cuts to the earned income tax credit, arguing the move harms working poor families. It cites Treasury estimates of losses for millions, notes bipartisan origins of the credit, and questions the logic of reducing aid while favoring broad tax cuts.
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Congress
Senate
New York Times
Treasury Department
GOP
Gerald Ford
Don Nickles
R-Okla
United Way appeal urged to aid Aurora of CNY services
Editorial praise prompts Aurora of Central New York Inc to seek more United Way support due to staff shortages and rising demand. Downturn reduces charitable dollars, delaying services for sensory impaired residents. President Herman L. Harding urges readers to donate, noting Aurora's 1891 origins and 1917 service history.
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Central New York Inc
Impalace
United Ay
Aurora
Lighthouse
Central New York Association
New York
United Way
Herman L. Harding
CNY Inc
Syracuse
Hayes backs Jerry Hayes for Onondaga County comptroller
An endorsement praises Jerermah Jerry Hayes for turning a 93000 deficit in the county clerk’s office into a 100000 surplus. The candidate, described as a sure winner for taxpayers, seeks the Onondaga County comptroller post.
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Jerermah
Jerry” Hayes
Jerry
Onondaga County
Jéremiah Hayes
Youth corps revival urged for Year Round Syracuse
Joanne Bartkowski thanks former mayor Tom Young and board members for supporting the Year Round Syracuse youth-service corps. She notes many young adults cannot afford college, praises the participants who worked 40 hours weekly for $100, and calls for brave leadership to salvage the program for the city’s betterment.
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Syracuse
Tom Young
Joanne Bartowski
Silent vigil denounces Christian Coalition agenda opposition rally
Members of the Coalition of the Concerned gathered with about 200 supporters on a Friday evening to oppose the New York State Christian Coalition Arrival Conference. The ad hoc alliance voiced concern over the group’s tactics andIts goal to influence elections and public office across all states, urging defense of democracy and church state separation.
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Coalition of the
New York State Christian Coalition
Natonal Christan Coaliion
Separation of Church and State
Republican Party
Patrols urged to curb dog problems in community
A 14 year old writes to President Clinton about many free roaming dogs in her community. She notes dogs chase people and recalls a pregnant woman bitten but not suing. The plea supports more dog patrols to reduce incidents.
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Bill Clinton
Onondaga Lake cleanup warns of Newt era priorities
Karen Connelly argues that state and county reluctance to fund Onondaga Lake cleanup reflects a Gingrich era shift toward lax environmental rules. She contends the true cost of pollution exceeds deregulation and that loan terms of 800 million to 1.5 billion threaten future generations.
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Couny
Onondaga Lake
Gingrich
Luton
Karen Connelly
East
Syracuse
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