Jury Reform Improves NY Juror System Yet Faces Flaws
The piece notes progress under Chief Judge Judith Kaye and state law halving average jury service to 2.6 days, expanding exemptions, and adding over a million to pools. It cites Syracuse City Court’s one day one trial rule causing many called but few seated, plus scheduling issues in Baldwinsville due to village jurisdiction and town-coded lists, ending with a cautious view that ongoing fine tuning will improve fairness and public attitudes toward service.
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Motivational shopping rewards good grades at Alpha Koroma
Syracuse merchant Alpha Koroma offers discounts up to 50 percent to teens who bring in report cards. The Salina Street shop stocks designer clothes popular with youths and treats academic achievement as a form of instant gratification. Koroma hopes other merchants will follow this lead to boost both business and scholarship.
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Koroma
Syracuse
Salina Street
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Karoma
Vandals threaten Christmas displays at Onondaga Lake Park
Community vandalism targets include the Nativity scene and menorah at Lights on the Lake in Onondaga Lake Park and lights missing from Clinton Square trees. Private displays are damaged or stolen, while a 14 year old комментарий claims Christmas is about gifts and days off. The piece urges keeping holiday spirit strong despite acts of vandalism.
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Onondaga Lake Park
Clinton Square
Alzheimer's home debate stirs DeWitt subdivision ire
A Waterford Wood homeowner objects to a proposed ALS facility, arguing it harms property values and neighborhood character. He cites traffic, noise, and waste concerns, urges proper zoning and data-driven impact studies, and calls for broader public review.
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Waterford Wood
DeWitt
Alternative Living Services
ALS
New York
Manlius
Frank Malfitano to be remembered for theater leadership
A Landmark Theatre Board member reflects on Frank Malfitano as the right choice for the fourth executive director. He notes the building, Walk of Stars, Sammys, and jazz fest visibility as proof of his fundraising, vision, and community impact, while acknowledging the difficulty of independence. The tribute ends with best wishes and a return invite.
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Landmark Theatre Board
Frank Malfitano
Walk of Stars
Sammys
Rescue Driver Tony Morgan credited with saving lives
In Syracuse on December 13 a Rescue Company heavy truck collided after a motorist pulled into its path. The vehicle rolled onto its side but no life threatening injuries occurred. Firefighter Tony Morgan’s evasive action and skill were praised as lifesaving.
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James Street
Tony Morgan
Pete Redmond
Syracuse Fire Department
Readers urged to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co. invites letters to the editor including unsigned pieces. Provide writer’s address and daytime phone. material becomes property of the paper and may be edited or published in print and online. Mailing, fax, and telephone options listed for submissions and policy inquiries.
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