Horse Parlor Approved Betting on a Gambler's Promise
A Syracuse area horse parlor plan approved by Onondaga County lawmakers faces criticism for gambling impacts. The Bennett Companies will run the parlor, with Dick McPherson as a lobbying figure. opponents say it fails to deliver real economic growth and shifts money from residents.
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CAP Welfare Plan Offers Carrot Over Stick Approach
Conti County endorses the CAP program begun five years ago to return welfare to a temporary aid role. It aims to empower recipients, reduce disincentives, and let participants decide day to day life choices while saving for transportation and independence. The plan seeks to observe CAP’s impact locally and hopes for independence for 10 percent of public assistance recipients.
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Editorial letters on drinking limits and gun rights spark debate
Readers respond to a Dec 14 Herald-Journal editorial on drinking and driving, criticizing I’m Smart’s limits and endorsing federal guidelines. Other letters dispute brewery wage comparisons and judge Mulroy’s carry permit stance, while a Christmas sermon note questions school wording about God.
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Syracuse Fans Debate Dome Noise and Townie Syndrome
A Syracuse University reader laments quiet crowds at the Carrier Dome and criticizes town residents for not supporting basketball. He defends student enthusiasm, complains about seating dynamics behind students, and urges fans to value the pep band and student energy during games.
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Townie Fans Quietly Defend Personal Game Style
Dina Morrison defends a restrained fan approach in a Herald-Journal letter. He recalls four decades of Syracuse sports loyalty, explains he watches away games intensely without shouting, and argues fans should not dictate how others express emotions during contests.
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