Syracuse plan to aid women minority startups gains cautious praise
Mayor Thomas Young unveils a three pronged effort in the South Side including a $95,000 revolving loan fund with $5,000 grants from Niagara Mohawk and a $45,000 NYSER behind the project. The plan also offers tax incentives for new businesses and places advisers at the Urban Business Opportunity Center managed by Fernando Ortiz Jr. It aims to spark self employment, though funds will cover only a few dozen starts and a broader strategy is needed if early results are encouraging.
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Syracuse
Thomas Young
Young
South Side
Emoney
Syracuse Economic Development Corp
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Niagara Mohawk
Urban Business Opportunity Center
Onondaga St
Fernando Ortiz Jr
Syracuse Inc
SU Researchers Invention Aids PCB Cleanup Efforts
Syracuse University scientists have developed a process to clean PCB contaminated soil on site, enabling extraction and destruction of hazardous material with existing methods. The breakthrough promises faster, cheaper cleanup versus excavation to landfills, with commercial testing possible within three years.
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Syracuse University
Environmental Protection Agency
Lawrence Taviarides
Syracuse
Clinton secrecy over trade pact fuels campaign debate
The piece argues President Bush accuses Clinton of wavering on the pending Mexico free trade agreement while the White House, Congress, and Clinton’s campaign shield the text from public and press review. It calls for open discussion to decide the economic impact on Americans.
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Bill Clinton
Bush
Mexico
White House
Clinton Campaign Organizatio
WOK
topless law sparks debate on respect and autonomy
A discussion critiques a topless bathing law in state parks, arguing it frames women as objects and ignores consent. It condemns the view that male urges justify harassment and urges society to recognize women as whole persons with inner strengths rather than targets of touch.
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Chuck Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Build It They Will Come Stadium Vision for Downtown
Michael Cusano of North Providence argues for a downtown stadium to revitalize a fading urban core. He recalls a night at Armory Square where he and his wife imagined the project and urges decision makers to act with guts and conviction to attract activity and revive the city.
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Venattes
Armory Square
Miller Brewing Company supportive of Boys & Girls Club
Michael J. Atkins and Tony Ferlanda defend Miller Brewing Company amid a Herald American piece alleging racial bias. They emphasize Miller’s long-term, hands-on community role with Syracuse’s Boys & Girls Club, noting significant minority membership and employee volunteering.
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Herald American
Miller Brewing Co
Miller Brewing Company
Boys & Girls Club
Syracuse
Miller
Michael J. Atkins
Tony Ferlenda
Hurricanes expose looting claims and public sentiment
The report discusses alleged looting in Miami and Los Angeles during disaster periods. It questions if police violence against minorities occurred and critiques liberal figures like Jesse Jackson for offering excuses. The piece attributes blame to opportunistic behavior amid chaos.
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Miami
Los Angeles
Jesse Jackson
Michael McCarthy Liverpool
No Place for Me in the Republican Big Tent
A reader decries the Republican platform as exclusive and racist criticizing Buchanan Falwett and Robertson. They accuse the party of narrow mindedness likening it to totalitarian regimes and question President Bush’s moderation. Elizabeth O’Neil Carnillus.
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Republican Party
Buchanan
Falwett
Robertson
Hitler
Saddam
Bush
Elizabeth O'Neil Carnillus
Democratic Party Questioned by Catholic Faithful
A Catholic writer condemns the Democratic Party over abortion policy and alleged anti Catholic conduct at a convention. He cites Bill Clinton’s call to not leave anyone behind, disputes on Gov. Casey’s talk, and a pope themed button as proof of anti Catholic bias. He asks Catholics to reconsider loyalty to the party.
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Democrat Party
Clinton
America
Casey
Bob
Gov. Casey
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