Opinion: Voter turnout shows turnout gaps in Onondaga County
Our editorial notes low voter turnout in Syracuse and Onondaga County. It compares 68 percent in November to 85 percent in Valley districts, cites Cortland and Tallman streets, and calls for increased civic engagement and easier voting while warning about democracy’s fragility.
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Cortland
Tallman
Syracuse
Valley
New York State
Albany
Syracuse University
New York
No Amendment Needed for School Prayer, Says U S Editor
The article argues the First Amendment already guarantees prayer in schools and opposes a constitutional amendment. It emphasizes church state separation, personal faith, and that public schools should not dictate spiritual practice. It notes private schools may guide prayer, but public institutions must refrain.
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Congress
Washington
America
CHIRED VETERAN POWERS NEIGHBOR HELPED FLEEING BURGLARY SUSPECTS
CHEERS to Robert Powers a retired Camillus police veteran for helping to chase down a burglary suspect last week. His neighbor Mary Barriere ran from her home as intruders knocked in her basement door and Powers tracked the suspects with fellow officer Lisa Bowers aiding. One suspect was caught while the other fled. Also congratulating Syracuse Habitat for Humanity as Cynthia Lewis and her three children moved into a Pine Street home the 14th built in Syracuse in 10 years with a mortgage similar to her prior rent.
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Robert
Powers
Camillus
Mary Barriere
Barriere
Lisa Bowers
Syracuse
Habitat For Humanity
Cynthia Lewis
Lewis
Pine Street
Habitat
Economic policy clash under conservative plan
The piece argues conservatives seek to reform welfare and push able bodied adults into work, while Greenspan warns full employment at 6 percent would trigger higher interest rates. It challenges the compatibility of an agenda that condemns the jobless with measures that would raise barriers to employment and essentials.
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Alan Greenspan
Federal Reserve System
Fed
Congress
Greenspan
Smokers Demand Indoor Areas in Syracuse Buildings
Letter from P Stoneburner of Syracuse urges a compromise on the city smoking ban. He argues for designated indoor smoking areas, contending both smokers and nonsmokers deserve fair treatment and a respectful policy. He notes the visual impact of smokers outside buildings and stresses voters have a right to be heard.
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Syracuse
Generosity shines in East Syracuse Christmas aid drive
The small village of East Syracuse, facing population decline and Main Street vacancies, united St. Matthew’s Church, service groups, businesses, police and fire departments with volunteers to provide Christmas food, clothing and gifts for over 30 families, reflecting communal relief and gratitude.
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Star of Bethlehem
East
Syracuse
St. Matthew's Church
Police and Fire Departments
Uniforms teach kids about living by a reader letter
A reader from St. Lucy's School argues against dress code freedom claims, praising high school uniforms with black pleated skirts and white collars. The letter asserts families raise children under house rules until age 18 and that clothing expresses values, condemning provocative youth fashion.
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Jules
St. Lucy’s School
Special handling ruined special gift for her
Retired parents in Florida sent a half bushel of handpicked grapefruits as a Christmas gift. Eight days later a USPS carrier delivered them mangled into grapefruit juice, despite paying extra for special handling. The writer laments the service and pride of the Postal Service.
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Florida
US Postal Service
Postal Service
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
Readers may send short legible letters with daytime phone numbers for verification. Unsigned letters or those with unverifiable authorship will not be published. The editor reserves the right to edit for length and mail to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221.
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Syracuse
N.Y
P.O. Box
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