Public parole hearing openness ruling spurs access battle
The Herald Journal sued for audience at a parole revocation hearing involving Hubert Allen, jailed on charges of violating parole after visiting his girlfriend Lorraine Marshall and their son. State Supreme Court Judge John Grow ruled hearings should not automatically close to the public and that parole officers must file a motion to close a hearing, with witnesses allowed to testify before a ruling. Close scrutiny required. compelling reasons and alternatives to closure needed.
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Parole Revocation and Open Courts Debate
New York state will seek compelling reasons to overturn Judge Grow's parole ruling. Nathan Riley of the attorney general's office argues confidentiality protects records, while supporters say open hearings safeguard public and defendant rights and prevent arbitrary rulings.
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Studies on public schools clash. parents must engage
Mixed signals from big studies leave parents unsure about school progress. The College Board notes SAT gains, while researchers warn of out of field teaching. Experts urge parental involvement as the real key to student learning, despite broad policy debates.
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Don’t politicize the OHA issue in Syracuse letter
Henry W. Schramm of Syracuse urges preserving the Quondaga Historical Association and its collection without political conflict. He credits Richard Wright for building and conserving the collection and notes the cooperation of Wright, his wife Carolyn, and Violet Hosler for researchers.
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Television ads spark debate over Bernardi mudslinging
A Syracuse reader criticizes Roy Bernardi for negative ads against Tom Young, arguing the mudslinging mirrors his past mayoral bid and distracts from issues, while a separate letter discusses tax policy and Reagan era federalism in the Sun Belt.
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Central New York United Way backs Red Cross disaster aid
Local pledges highlight community generosity after Mexico City quake. The American Red Cross received $250,000 from the national body and United Way adds funds to sustain disaster relief in Onondaga County, ensuring rapid aid and maintaining a year round network through 47 agencies.
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Opposition to mandatory album ratings by government
The speaker vehemently opposes forcing record labels to rate albums like films. He cites First Amendment protections and warns against government restricting individual freedoms for societal or parental standards. He argues youth rights and personal choice should prevail over moral censorship.
Syracuse Forum on the Environment invites attendees
The event sponsored by New York Attorney General Robert Abrams will lead a discussion on statewide environmental concerns in the Onondaga County Legislative Chamber Room 4071 at 421 Montgomery Street Syracuse on Tuesday October 1 at 7 30 p m. Local organizers urge broad participation.
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