In Our Opinion Another Gun Accident
Editorial laments a child gun death, cites Jeffrey Potter's case in a 10 year old’s hand gun accident. Notes cabinet access and chamber presence, advocates for safer storage, trigger locks, and accountability for gun owners and lawmakers.
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Joseph Douglas
Sheriff's Department
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Joey Douglas
Michael
Jeffrey Potter
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Carl Potter
Iroquois Passports and U.S. Recognition Questioned
A commentary argues United States policy refuses to recognize Iroquois passports, urging Congress to compel the State Department to treat Six Nations as sovereign. It cites Japan's visa acceptance after an advisory inquiry and laments U.S. bullying undermines a great nation’s dignity.
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Congress
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Tokyo
Japan
Burnet Park Zoo marks 10th anniversary in present form
The Burnet Park Zoo celebrates a decade since its modernization. Two new projects costing over 5 million will be privately funded: a 12000 square foot education and conservation center and a new aquatic exhibit with penguins and seals. The zoo’s breeding program for Asian elephants Tundi and Kurina has earned international respect.
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Burnet Park Zoo
North America
Tundi
Kurina
Welfare reform roots in Onondaga County praised
Local and state officials earned bipartisan support for welfare reform measures. The Onondaga County legislature unanimously backed resolutions expanding local control, fingerprinting, residency rules, and two year Home Relief limits, reflecting broad cooperation across parties.
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Onondaga County
Curfew Debate Stirs Youth Safety in Syracuse
A letter from L A Snow in the July 30 Herald Journal questions a city teen curfew after a 5 p.m. shooting. Snow argues curfews infringe freedoms and could expand to other groups, urging focus on societal and family factors behind youth violence rather than blanket restrictions.
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Herald
Journal
Snow
Syracuse
Two DJs fired from stations shocks Herald-Journal readers
Jeanne Taylor-Huss objects to WNTQ FM dismissing Bob Brown after 24 years citing loyalty and audience loss. She asks how a long time employee with loyal followings becomes expendable and says she will not tune in. She believes Brown will be missed by many listeners.
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Wntq-Fm
98Q
Bob Brown
Letter to August Busch II on beer ads and youth appeal
A parent writes to August A Busch II of Anheuser Busch praising Olympic coverage but urging more responsible advertising. He cites a Budweiser commercial with an alligator and frogs that appealed to his 12 year old daughter and asks the company to avoid ads that target youths. He notes industry accountability and parental duty.
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August A. Busch II
Anheuser-Busch
Camel Cigarettes
Community urged to fund Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Assemblyman Michael Bragman calls for sustained funding for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra to prevent its disappearance from the local scene. He highlights the impact on students at Cicero North Syracuse High School and the youth orchestra as evidence of the SSO’s value to the area.
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Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Syracuse
Europe
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Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Syracuse Symphony Youth Orchestra
Gillette
Veterans Park
Cicero
Cal Thomas under fire for TWA 800 remarks
A reader denounces Cal Thomas for linking the TWA Flight 800 bombing to divine retribution. The letter condemns the columnist as sacrilegious and inhumane, arguing religious rhetoric incites violence and harms victims and families.
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Herald-Journal
Cal Thomas
TWA
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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