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N.Y. / Region

Rift Between Officers and Residents as Killings Persist in South Bronx

By BENJAMIN MUELLER and AL BAKER | Dec 31st 2016

Trust ebbs in a precinct with many murders but too few detectives.

Hire police from the neighborhood.
They will know how and who to ask.
Pay them enough to afford honor.

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U.S.

Trump Weighs Letting Veterans Opt Out of V.A. Medical Care

By MICHAEL D. SHEAR | Dec 29th 2016

Like the rest of the population, veterans can buy medical care.
There is no requirement that they use the V.A.

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U.S.

Massachusetts Delays Opening of Marijuana Shops

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Dec 31st 2016

Voters approved the sale of pot for recreational use, but they may now have to wait six months longer.

The prohibitionists seem to be fighting a rear guard action.
More youths will receive criminal records.

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Opinion

A Less Than Honorable Policy

By JOHN ROWAN | Dec 30th 2016

Thousands of recent veterans unfairly received less-than-honorable discharges. President Obama can immediately help them upgrade their discharges.

The abuse of veterans has been military practice.
That practice must be reversed.

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N.Y. / Region

Sleepy New Jersey Town Wakes to a New Identity: Trump’s ‘Camp David North’

By SARAH MASLIN NIR | Dec 30th 2016

This rural community finds itself in the glare of attention as home to Mr. Trump’s weekend getaway and the headaches that may come with it.

Donald Trump must be content with his bubble.
His death would make Pence president.
Agnew first.

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U.S.

When Defendants Cannot Afford a Lawyer, and Neither Can New Mexico

By FERNANDA SANTOS | Dec 29th 2016

With hundreds of cases and not enough lawyers, the state’s chief public defender ordered his lawyers in one city to stop taking any new cases.

The state must appoint an effective lawyer if one is requested.

The State, county and town are stuck. 

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Real Estate

A New York City Driveway: Blessing or Curse?

By HOPE REEVES | Dec 30th 2016

Having a curb cut doesn’t always guarantee you a parking spot, and it may be more trouble than you bargained for.

Owning a car in the city is more pain than it is worth.

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U.S.

With New Congress Poised to Convene, Obama’s Policies Are in Peril

By JENNIFER STEINHAUER | Jan 1st 2017

yes

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N.Y. / Region

Convicted Killer Seeks New Trial, Saying Ex-Detective Pressured Witness

By ALAN FEUER | Dec 30th 2016

The case of Shawn Williams is connected to the former Brooklyn homicide investigator Louis Scarcella, who has been repeatedly accused of misconduct.

It is definitely worth the attempt.

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Travel

How to Have a Better Flight

By SHIVANI VORA | Dec 29th 2016

A longtime flight attendant says that politeness helps improve a trip, as does bringing your own food for the ride.

Good advice.

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