Pataki's Air Fleet Promise Under Fire Again
A Newsday scrutiny accuses Gov George Pataki of hypocrisy over state aircraft use for fundraising and political travel. The piece contrasts his campaign vows to curb excess with ongoing costs and concealed guest lists, urging fiscal restraint and transparency.
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State Division for Youth Investigate Dragging Incident
A 5 year old girl was dragged 100 feet by a Tryon Girls Center aide, who says she was fired for objecting. Sandra Adams reports the incident and says drugging is common at Tryon. DFY inspector general's probe underway under James Cotter amid calls for transparent results. The piece notes prior DFY problems and urges humane treatment and rehabilitation for detained youths.
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Paying students for attendance sparks debate in Syracuse
In a Herald-Journal letter, Peter T. Szelewsk1 argues paying students to attend is a sign of parental and school failure. He suggests penalties for parents and, controversially, allowing willing students to opt out, claiming potential tax relief but societal cost.
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Wrong actions deserve negative consequences pay students to show up
Timothy P. Smith vents in a letter to the Herald-Journal arguing against paying students to attend school. He blames public school leadership and argues parents should be held accountable, condemning youth delinquency, welfare reliance, and calls for reform schools and reinstating consequences.
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Stage at Empire Court sightline improve pitch proposed
After several Empire Court shows and the State Fair, a reader suggests grading the beach area to raise sightlines by at least three feet at the edges and shaping the grade to preserve trees. The aim is to help most spectators, especially about five foot four inches tall, see the stage clearly.
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Writer defends unborn victims in abortion debate
In a commentary on Rep James Walsh's Medicaid vote writer questions who is most innocent. He asserts fetuses are innocent victims when abortions are funded only in cases of rape or incest, challenging government pay policies and highlighting the crime of the father.
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New York autumn leaves deserve wider promotion
A reader argues upstate New York offers a stunning fall display rivaling New England and Europe. He urges coordinated tourism promotion to attract outsiders, create jobs, and showcase Finger Lakes Adirondacks Thousand Islands while noting the complexity of appealing to diverse visitors.
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Cuomo Not Hypocrite Upholding Law, Reader Says
Letter writer argues former Gov Mario Cuomo was not hypocritical but upheld law as a Catholic on abortion. They reference the Supreme Court decision and urge action to overturn Roe v Wade, suggesting Mr Wilson and Rep Walsh seek broader moral change.
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