Accidents of Geography Stir Death Penalty Debate
The 1976 ban lifted death penalty debate over discrimination and cruel punishment. New York faces geographic disparities in prosecutions with six death row inmates in Suffolk, Onondaga, Monroe and Kings counties. Analysts note upstate bias. officials cite legality and equal protection as key. Judges warn the state constitution may offer broader protections than the federal standard.
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New York Court of Appeals
Station Goes Silent CNY needs urban radio
WRDS Power 102 in Central New York shut down at 6 pm Sunday ending five years of service to the African American community and others. Founder Robert D Short cited unsustainable finances and failed advertiser support while Galaxy Communications plans a new venture that could bring back an urban format.
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Trade bill PNTR vote sparks pro and anti views in Congress
The Central New York delegation voted for PNTR with China while Maurice Hinchey opposed. The piece notes corporate funding, job wage disparities in China, the ban on free unions, and the broader debate over enforcement and the so called investment nature of the deal. It also includes a separate letter discussing adoptees seeking birth family information and privacy concerns.
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China
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General Motors
McHugh
New York Times
Ralph
Luke Mano
Campaign dampens more than sausage debate in Syracuse
Jeffrey Langdon argues voters focus on education health care and taxation issues in New York while snacking on state fair sausage dominates attention He notes funding for school renovations Child Health Plus EPIC and estate taxes highlight policy contrasts with the state fair as the real issue.
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