Opinion on crime and neighborhoods surrounding markets
An opinion piece argues against closing convenience stores as a blanket solution to crime in Syracuse. It advocates police–merchant collaboration, improved lighting, cameras, and trash control while noting limited grocery access and the need for licensing incentives rather than punitive closures.
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Passover Story of power and love reprinted for readers
An editorial first published in 1995 celebrates Passover as a living holiday. It emphasizes how the Seder binds culture and faith, teaching children about Moses, Pharaoh, and God's deliverance, while linking past oppression to modern hopes for peace and freedom.
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Syracuse roots and rising sprawl spur debate
A letter from Roger D. Stormes of Las Vegas recalls Syracuse and Onondaga County while denouncing urban sprawl and traffic around Syracuse. It cites local landmarks and institutions and argues for preserving rural beauty, urging balanced growth and public transport use amid Manlius and suburbs. John H. Logie of Grand Rapids responds, praising the paper and offering exchange of ideas to tackle growth challenges.
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Evolution Arguments and Divine Guidance
The text argues that evolution explains changes in living beings but questions backward extrapolation and asserts that remarkable human metabolism brain function and eyesight imply divine guidance rather than random mutation and natural selection. It frames creation and divinity as alternatives to explain complexity.
Do Not Separate Church and State Beliefs Debate
A reader argues church state separation harms faith, warns schools invite evil, cites lawmakers granting prayers to leaders but denying children the same. They urge believers to stand up for rights and beliefs to influence education and society.
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Stop political mailings Get the state budget passed instead
Kevin M. Gilligan of LaFayette admonishes Assembly Democrats for sending multiple budget mailings at taxpayer expense. He notes Sheldon Silver represents NYC and questions receiving none from Sen John DeFrancisco or Gov George Pataki. He urges passage of a budget and funds for political mailings from campaign wallets.
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Letters welcoming editor submissions for publication
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