Chief Shenandoah Remembered as Leader and Mentor
News of Leon Shenandoah's death honors a Tadadsho leader who balanced tradition with diplomacy. He advised restraint on gambling, met U S presidents, and urged Earth stewardship while returning to simple rural routines at home. His legacy inspires leadership qualities beyond Native communities.
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Leon Shenandoah
Shenandoah
Tadadsho
Easil
Yvonne Henha
Uncle Sam
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Albert Gore
Rio de Janeiro
United Nations
Hudson Bay
Oklahoma
Chief Shenandoah
Price deregulation set to alter New York hospital care
Deregulation ends state fixed hospital rates as Gov. Pataki pushes a free market reform. Hospitals may cut stays to please insurers and steer patients to contracted facilities. Costs, access, and patient choice will shift as providers compete, while vulnerable groups risk hardship. Citizens must monitor Albany promises and policy shifts.
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Albany
George Pataki
Amber Smith
Herald American
Clarifying details on service dogs and bus incident
A reader thanks the Herald Journal for its editorial on a bus incident in Milwaukee and clarifies the service dog Isosceles wore a pulling harness and a metal pinch collar. The dog bore New York state identification tags and a Department of Agriculture and Markets notice, shown to bus staff. The writer attended the Autism Society of America conference, emphasizing self advocacy and disability rights.
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Amber Smith
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
Isosceles
Mes
New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Department of Agriulture and Markets
Ms Smith
Milwaukee
Autism Society of America
Lockheed Martin Wins Marines Contract for Radar Systems
Syracuse County Executive Nicholas J. Pirro hails Lockheed Martin and Sensis as they secure a U.S. Marines contract for state-of-the-art tactical missile defense radar systems. He credits the DeWitt based Sensis subcontractor and local workforce for competing with a global industry and succeeding.
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Lockheed Martin Corp
U.S
Sensis Corp
Lockheed Martin
Nicholas J. Pirro
Syracuse
Perk politics stink in Central New York
A reader criticizes state leaders for bias in perk distribution, questioning incumbents' fairness and cognitive power to serve taxpaying citizens. The letter urges new thinking and officials who act for the common good rather than re election incentives, accusing Assemblyman Bragman of district unequal treatment.
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Erik Kriss
Butt deposit law proposed to curb cigarette litter
A proposal suggests a one dollar per cigarette butt deposit to reduce litter, likening it to bottle deposit laws. Advocates propose a sealable pouch inside packs to collect used butts, arguing litter would drop as a result.
Justice system blamed for sex crime acquittals in New York
A reader laments acquittals of Jamesville penitentiary guards Gary Jonas and James Gould in sex crime cases. They praise Kathy of Mattydale and Krista of Gouverneur for risking reputation to name the crimes and urge reforms to ensure victims feel safe and heard.
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Tom
Jamesville Penitentiary
Gary Jonas
James Gould
Kathy
Mattydale
Krista
Gouvereur
Lady Justice
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
Readers are urged to send succinct legible letters including the writer’s address and daytime phone number. unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. Mailing address is Letters to the Editor Herald Journal Syracuse NY 13221 Box 4915. Fax 4703019. Questions 3154702235. For details, call News.
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Herald-Journal/Herald American
Syracuse
N.Y
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