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'We've Got Your Back,' Murphy Told

Rights Commission Supports

Review Of 'Savagery' Plaque

By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

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ONEONTA – The city's Commission on Community Relations and Human Rights supported Council member Luke Murphy, First Ward, as he begins reaching out to groups about the plaque in Neahwa Park that refers to "Indian savagery"

"I'm excited to say I have made contacts with the Oneida, Onondaga and Mohawk nations," he said at this evening's commission meeting. "I also have reached out to the president of the Daughters of the American Revolution. I want to make sure I have complete engagement of all parties before we proceed."

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