Lyncourt couple seeks school ban on Halloween
Anne and Barry Viggiano urge the Lyncourt school board to ban Halloween from schools arguing it promotes occult influence and violates church state separation. They question celebration age appropriateness and suggest keeping it home. Critics note districts nationwide have altered or banned Halloween events while others defend classroom teaching.
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Teens Targeted Over Smoking Laws And Fines
The nation debates teen smoking with states and cities proposing fines for minors who buy or possess tobacco. Undercover police monitor youths, while schools test for nicotine. The piece argues such measures are symbolic, urging harsher penalties on sellers and higher tobacco prices to curb teen smoking.
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Syracuse Reflections on a City in Decline and Hope
Catherine Hucks letter from Syracuse recounts a once thriving city faltering under mall growth and job shifts. She cites loss of small businesses, reduced public transport, rising living costs, and policy changes since the 1980s, contrasting with preserved cultural sites and stubborn community spirit.
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Arts education support praised by Metropolitan School of the Arts staff
Percussion teacher at Metropolitan School of the Arts expresses gratitude for community and district support. The note highlights anticipation for a renovated building and continued service through Syracuse City School District, the city of Syracuse, and community members.
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Ciovanna Albaroni
Libraries Reach Across Distances With Interlibrary Loan
A reader thanks Central Library staff for securing a volume from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana. The book’s journey showcases library cooperation and the enduring helpfulness of libraries aided by modern computing. The writer expresses gratitude to libraries everywhere for their service.
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GOP Chairman urged to retire amid county GOP turmoil
Frank Rego of Brewerton argues in a Syracuse Newspapers letter that Onondaga County Republicans face deep losses, including control of the county legislature and towns like DeWitt Cicero and Manlius, and calls for GOP Chairman Bob Giarrusso to step down to spark a needed renewal. He blames outdated leadership for voter apathy and repeated defeats, urging new candidates and stronger principles.
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