Do Not Drill for Gas in Finger Lakes National Forest
The Finger Lakes National Forest faces a proposed gas drilling plan that could destroy delicate habitats, require roads and pipelines, and harm tourism. Opposition from Gov. Pataki, Sens. Schumer and Clinton, and many lawmakers highlights political pressure but public comments are due by August 1.
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Finger Lakes National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
New York State
Cayuga Lake
Seneca Lake
Syracuse
George Pataki
U.S
Charles Schumer
Hillary Rodham Clinton
House of Representatives
Forest Service
Hector
Pinger Lakes National Forest
Slow Down Work Zones Demand Caution
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports record work zone deaths in 1999 with 872 fatalities, mostly from crashes into other vehicles or construction equipment. Drivers must slow down, heed warnings, and stay vigilant as frictions rise and delays tempt risky behavior in zones across New York and major cities.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
New York
Mantill Willams
AAA Motor Clubs
Associated Press
Jonathan D. Salant
Syracuse
New York City
Los Angeles
Detroit
Tulsa
Are
Toledo
Fresno
Jazz in the City concert series debuts in Syracuse
A local jazz singer launches Jazz in the City a free summer concert series across Syracuse neighborhoods. Five performances feature resident players and Syracuse City School District students, promoted as community building with broad audience appeal and support from WAER Jazz88 and local foundations.
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Syracuse
Hom
Westcott Street
Harvard Place
Central
New York
Nancy Kelly
Rick Montalbano
Marcus Curry
Joe Carello
Marcia Rutledge
Donna Alford
Angelo Candela
John Caltrane
Charlie Parker
Thelomas Monk
Miles Davis
Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation
WAER/Jazz88
Central New York Community Foundation
Niagara Mohawk
Eric Mower and Associates
City of
No Reason to Drill in Finger Lakes National Forest
Ithaca veterinarian argues against oil and gas drilling on Finger Lakes National Forest lands. He cites harm to cattle grazing areas, forest roads, and wildlife habitats, noting private lands can supply energy without public loss and urging public decision over forest use.
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Ithaca
Finger Lakes National Forest
Hector
Toward Justice: Call for UN Action on Race in Durban
Reginald W. Gary and Gwendolyn C. Gary respond to the July editorial urging the United Nations Conference on race in Durban, urging serious treatment of damaged race relations and world effort toward conflict resolution.
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America
Durban
South Africa
Reginald W. Gary Gwendolyn C. Gary Fayetteville
Teens urged to learn responsibility after tragedy in Homer
Marilyn Proulx from Auburn and Carol Biedinger of Syracuse weigh in on youth behavior and social programs. They argue for more responsibility education and question welfare and food stamp effectiveness amid a fatal incident involving a young woman killed by a rock.
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Homer
Marilyn Proulx Auburn
New York
SSI
Biedinger
Syracuse
Editorial stance clashes with endorsement on Walsh hypocrisy
Writer agrees with the July 18 editorial Hypocrisy on Hill but accuses the piece of hypocrisy for endorsing Rep. James Walsh who votes in line with Mitch McConnell. The letter cites Walter Pawlina of Van Buren as the signer.
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Rep
James Walsh
Mitch McConnell
Walter Pawlina van Buren
Letters Policy Invitation for Readers Submissions
Readers are invited to submit letters for publication with name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and used in other Herald properties or online. Include mailing or email details and contact numbers for inquiries.
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Wiles
The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
N.Y
Jetters
Syracuse.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J. Connor
Stan Linhorst
Jeffrey A. Barber
Christopher M. Becker
L. Peter Lyman
Alice Miranda
Annette Peters
Michael Stern
National Forest
Pataki
Congress
Bush Administration
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