Snowmobile tragedy in Oswego River claims life of Kin Kelsey
Kin Kelsey, 28, a Fulton Junior High School teacher, died after his snowmobile rode onto thin ice and into the Oswego River Saturday. Police traced his route from a Minetto tavern to a boat launch and open water, noting alcohol involvement and risky decisions as common causes in such accidents.
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New Yorker
Oswego
Fulton
Minetto
Fulton Junior High School
Erly
Wisconsin
Kip Kelsey
Attica riot fallout tied to state lies and flawed justice
The Attica prison retaking and aftermath are attacked as a state mismanaged and deceptive crisis. The editorial denounces police and officials for lies, delays in ambulances, and a botched assault, noting 39 deaths and a $12 million inmate settlement while demanding fair treatment for guards families and admitting broader system failures.
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New York
Attica
Rochester
Dan Burling
R Alexander
Department of Corrections
Reforming Drug Policy Debate in Syracuse Forum
Nicolas Eyle of ReconsiDer argues to rethink drug policy beyond legalization, highlighting costs and racial impact of prohibition, and inviting opponents to discuss alternatives with experts including law enforcement and judges. He cites international comparisons and calls for broader study and dialogue. Ron Randall of Liverpool questions Thruway tolls and proposes removing I 84 funding from Thruway budget to reduce tolls and boost regional fairness.
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Mario Rossi
Herald-Journal
ReconsiDer
America
Rossi
New York State
Syracuse
Netherlands
Rosset
Nicolas Eyle
Forum On
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Ron Randall
Liverpool
Irish freedom and gun rights stance in a personal plea
A speaker supports Irish freedom and opposes violence while defending the right to keep arms as a national defense. They condemn media discrediting Gerry Adams and Sinn Fein, urge peace, but insist liberty must come first and urge active pursuit of freedom.
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Tam
Gerry Adams
Sinn Fein
England
Ireland
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co invites succinct letters with the writer’s name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of the publisher and may be edited or published in other formats. Mailing address email and fax details are provided with contact numbers.
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