Youth groups in Syracuse housing lift hope and steer youth
In Syracuse public housing with 21,216 residents many households rely on modest earnings and single parent status. Housing Authority youth programs like Getloop Ruthless Monkees and Little Harlem engage nearly a third of local teens, reducing crime as police report more positive youth outreach. Tyrone Elliott, now entering Colgate University, credits Getloop and director David Rufus with guiding him away from drugs and toward college.
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Rinfret Faces Backlash Over Casino Gambling Advocacy
The piece argues against casino gambling backing Pierre Rinfret a Republican governor candidate citing his Bally stake and board seat in Atlantic City tied to casino interests. It warns of corruption risks seen in New Jersey and urges Rinfret to resign Bally position if elected to avoid conflicts.
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Cuomo Orders Special Thruway Permit For Commuters
Gov Cuomo approves a $50 special permit for Thruway users between exits 36 and 38 to ease commuting. Assemblyman Bragman backs the move. a traffic signal will be added at Route 57 and Exit 38, and morning truck limits apply. Regular permits cost $80 annually. the $50 fee requires 167 round trips to break even, but the main value is convenience.
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Michael Bragman
We’re No 1 in taxes says editorial blast from Albany
In a critical opinion piece the editorial denounces New York’s tax burden and spiraling spending under Gov. Cuomo. It accuses lawmakers of wasteful overspending, politics as usual, and perks for insiders while promising voters a costly status quo. It calls for political housecleaning in Albany and Washington.
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Washington
Nonsense play review draws mixed faith reactions
A letter criticizes Joan Vadeboncoeur and the paper for reviewing Nonsense as un-Christian. The writer defends the show, praising its respect for God and the church, and urges readers to understand Jews, homosexuals, and critics like Catherine Hand. The note celebrates humor, self knowledge, and empathy.
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Catherine Hand
Joan Vadeboncoeur
Endangered Cyclists in Syracuse Urge Safer Driving
An adult cyclist Tom reports pervasive danger in Syracuse from drivers rushing to destinations. He cites dooring, windblown cigarette tossed from cars, and frequent cuts in traffic. He urges drivers to slow on city streets and prioritize safety.
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Tom
Syracuse
Lifestyle Goes to Camp Critique Appeals for Better View
A reader defends YMCA camp values citing enriching experiences for children and contrasts it with a Herald American piece on August 5 that depicted camps as chaotic with poor supervision. The letter argues camps teach cooperation, responsibility, and environmental care.
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Herald American
Unions under pressure in a changing economy
The piece discusses a decade of union decline amid competition from foreign and non union rivals, noting the drop from 35.5 percent union membership in 1945 to 16.8 percent in 1988, and invites readers to respond to Sunday Soapbox with 300 words or fewer. It provides submission methods including mail, fax, computer modem, and drop off at Clinton Square in Syracuse.
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Syracuse
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Clinton Square
Camp Cory Promotes Safe Nights For Youth In Camp
The YMCA Camp Cory director Charles J Elliott notes well run camps place children ages 7 to 15 in bunks at 9 15 pm with strict supervision by trained staff who require college as a path to becoming counselors. The message highlights safety fun and education as key outcomes.
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Charles J. Elliott
YMCA
Cory Penn Yan
Readers urged to send letters with daytime number
Readers are invited to submit letters, brief and legible, with a daytime contact number. Unsigned letters are not published. The paper may edit for length. Electronic submissions are welcome via ASCII text. call numbers provided for help or questions.
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