Faces of Hope Carved in Syracuse Church Wall
The carved faces in the Wesleyan Methodist Church basement symbolize enslaved people seeking freedom. They may be moved to Ohio’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, with a $250,000 pledge eyed plus restoration costs potentially in the millions. Local preservation groups seek funds and a public home with strong historical context.
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Wesleyan Methodist Church
Columbus Circle
Ohio
Carl B. Westmoreland
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Central New York
Jerry
Wesleyan Church
Canada
Syraculums
Coyne's $100K gift renames OCC ExCELL Center for Community Ed
The Onondaga Community College renames the ExCELL Center for Community Education after a $100,000 contribution from J. Stanley Coyne of Coyne Textile Services. The piece highlights Coyne’s philanthropy, including support to Le Moyne, the Everson Museum, and a Harlem school orchestra, tying his name to community service and OCC’s growth.
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Onondaga Community College
Community
Excell Center For
T Stanien Coyne
Coyne Textile Services
Coyne
Applied Technology
Bird Library
Coyne Field
le Moyne
Everson Museum
Central New York
Florida
Harlem
Our Lady of Lourdes
Cindy Rodriguez
Syracuse
Elizabeth Garvin
Cindy
Excell Center
OCC
J. Stanley Coyne
Be Blame Saddam Not the U S Letter to the editor at issue
Readers express anger over Saddam Hussein and sanctions, arguing U.S. and U.N. policies harm civilians while Saddam allegedly blocks work and profits from fuel. A separate letter urges accountability for four SUNY Cortland students involved in underage drinking and calls for mandatory campus education and community service.
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Herald-Journal
Mishaal Abdullah Al-Kadhi
United Nations
United States
Saddam Hussein
Suny Cortland
Saeciet
Drunken driving letter sparks sympathy and calls for safety
A Syracuse reader rebuts a Seneca Falls letter arguing that drunken driving is insignificant. The writer recalls the death of Janet, their daughter killed by a drunken driver, urging continued roadblocks and enforcement to protect families.
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Herald-Journal
Doug MacDonald
Seneca Falls
Mr. MacDonald
Seneca
MADD
Janet
Pataki Criticized For Honoraria Ads And Budget Promises
Walter Dean accuses George Pataki of hypocrisy over high speech fees, TV ads funded by tax money, and failure to end backroom budget deals. The letter also cites inaugural financing secrecy and praise for Pataki’s record as deceptive and corrupt.
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George Pataki
Gov. Cuomo
Pataki
Cuomo
Patala
Albany
George
Walter Dean
Syracuse
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Michael J. Connor
Timothy D. Bunn
L. Peter Lyman
James F. Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A. Barber
Wir
Percy Maas
Saddam
U.S
Iraq
Harold Chester
Liverpool
Maxine Rosen
J.L. Zangari
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