No Catskills casino plan, Mohawk project opposed
The opinion argues against a Mohawk casino near Monticello, citing crime, bankruptcies, and negative local impact. It calls for a statewide referendum, questions the compact outside Mohawk territory, notes Akwesasne factionalism, and criticizes environmental breaches and poor building practices at AXwesasne.
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Lédyard
Conn
Verona
Catskills
New York
Monticello
New York State
When license holders die tracking down missing guns
Central New York gun owners face a hidden problem as state law requires surrender of pistols and revolvers within 15 days of a licensed owner's death. Thousands of handguns may be unaccounted for across Onondaga County and beyond, risking theft or misuse. The Onondaga Sheriff cites 736 suspect holders identified with only about 20 families turning in guns, with over 4,000 cases pending. County officials urge renewal of pistol licenses every five years to ease tracking.
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Herald American
New
Onondaga County
Thomas Metz
Westchester
Nassau
Suffolk
New York
Elian saga highlights political weaponization of children
John Parsons argues that Elian Gonzalez is being used as a tool by rival political factions to attack government policy and Cuba policy, exposing a broader pattern of hypocrisy in American attitudes toward gun control education and family values. He urges readers to confront the dissonance between stated beliefs and actions.
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Elian
Miami
Cuba
al Gore
Bill Clinton
Floven
Lake cleanup debate pits Bragman against unions
A letter from William C. Ramsgard and Theresa Henley urges Assembly Majority Leader Mike Bragman to back a lake cleaning plan for Onondaga Lake, supported by Local 545 business managers led by Bernie DeJoseph. They warn against a one time bidding waiver and urge community focus over union politics while noting unpaid concerns about public safety building honors.
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Assembly
Mike Bragman
Onondaga Lake
Bernie DeJoseph
Mike
Jake
William C. Ramsgard
Baldwinsville
Citizenship ceremony shines at Jamesville DeWitt Middle School
JOSEPHINE A. PELCHER recalls a memorable citizenship ceremony for her granddaughter at Jamesville DeWitt Middle School last week. She praises the welcoming staff, friendly INS interviewers, and students, noting the program listed new citizens and their birth countries with a beautiful cover by Corinne Waite.
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James- Ville-DeWitt Middle School
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Corinne Waite
Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School
Josephine A. Pelcher
Baldwinsville
Realty versus Reality: Who Counts in Syracuse Real Estate
A reader laments housing despair in Syracuse, citing homes selling for little, stalled moves, and West Side degeneration. They urge ongoing coverage and actionable solutions to address neglect, vacancies, and tax-base loss.
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Strathmore
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co announces a letters policy inviting succinct submissions for publication. Readers may send letters, cartoons, photos, or poems with name and daytime telephone, to be edited or published and used in other formats.
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Herald-Journal
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Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Syracuse.com
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