Critics say New York cancer maps lack needed specificity
Critics argue state cancer maps fail to identify clusters or pinpoint neighborhoods, hindering linking cancer to environmental factors. Officials cite confidentiality, ZIP code limits, and evolving data while noting higher lung cancer in Adirondacks and areas of Oneida Madison Oswego Syracuse and Liverpool, raising calls for more precise analysis.
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New York State
Richard Brodsky
State Assembly
Environmental Conservation Committee
Brodsky
Adirondacks
Oneida
Madison
Oswego
Syracuse
Liverpool
Museum Returns Indian Remains to Haudenosaunee
The Rochester Museum and Science Center prepares to return 241 sets of Haudenosaunee remains and sacred objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Indian leaders urged repatriation since 1990, with Chief Leon Shenandoah quoted about bringing their people home. The piece urges broader museum compliance and healing for living descendants.
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Rochester Museum and Science Center
Congress
Rochester
North America
Grandfather
Tadodaho Leon Shenandoah
Onondaga pesticide notification debate gains new urgency
Debbie Quigley Bailey speaks about multiple chemical sensitivity and the need for 48 hour notice before lawn chemical spraying, arguing the law protects health and families. She recounts personal illness from chemical exposure and urges legislators to consider the impact on residents and children.
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Onondga County
Onondaga County
Debbie Quigley-Bailey
Real Heroes Recognize Teachers and Students at North Syracuse
Michael J. McGrath Jr. a North Syracuse Junior High School business teacher reflects on receiving the American Red Cross Real Heroes Education Award. He notes humility at recognition and honors colleagues administrators and students who daily risk and act to help others.
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American Red Cross
North Syracuse
Red Cross
Ichael J. McGrath JR
North Syracuse Junior High School
Self defense debate sparks in Humphreys case
A reader argues lawmakers fail the public and Alicia Humphreys sought protection after threats. Noting Jenna Grieshaber’s prior fright, the writer asserts prudent citizens deserve self defense rights amid perceived dangers and calls for clearer safety measures.
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Soluwor Les
Washington
Alicia Humphreys
Jenna Grieshaber
Racial profiling concerns raised by Syracuse editorial
A reader recalls a 20 year old incident near the Syracuse newsroom nicknamed The Jiffy King Caper. He describes how a police report misstated a suspect’s race, forcing a retype and his sign off after correction.
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Syracuse
No profiling if you don't break the law
A reader argues against racial profiling by police, urging obedience to laws and questioning quotas. The letter questions fairness of targeting based on group. asserts enforcement should focus on lawful behavior rather than demographic composition.
Lou Grant condemns safety blame and urges personal responsibility
The speaker rejects 60 percent who want more laws, defending the right to protect family. He says daughters should trust instincts and take measures for well being, criticizing blaming Congress or suing police after deaths. A call for individual responsibility follows.
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Congress
Lou Grant
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co. invites succinct letters with name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Post-Standard Herald-Journal Herald American and may be edited or published in Syracuse Online or NewsLine. Mailing, email, fax, and contact details provided.
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Christopher M. Becker
Jean Kern
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L. Peter Lyman
Alice Miranda
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