Franklin Theater site plans a fence and sale in Syracuse
The Franklin Theater in the DeneSoNeighborhood faces demolition after years of decay. Officials report $75,000 spent with demolition costs to come, while renovation could cost up to $300,000. The city shifts funding to Southwest Community Center and weighs incentives to attract private development. Residents urge active city leadership to transform the lot into a community asset.
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Syracuse
South Avenue
David Michel
Franklin
Southwest
Franklin Theater
Democracy subverted by New York election rules
The piece argues New York election law blocks challengers like Laurence Rockefeller from a fair ballot. It notes signature hurdles, district requirements, and bureaucratic quirks that favor incumbents. Calls for reform to empower modest candidates and restore democratic fairness.
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New York
Laurence Rockefeller
U.S
Ing
Picayune
Rockefeller
State Elections Board
Aguncaiuan Bienbeun Ei Tlassioutd
Empire State
D’amato
D'Amato
Zena Mucha
New York’s
Inner Harbor Money Key Step for Important Project
The state legislature approved a 200 million dollar measure for Syracuse Inner Harbor and an intermodal center on the North Side. Gov. Cuomo is expected to sign, expanding Thruway Authority powers over the Barge Canal. The plan aims to revitalize the lakefront with parks, a marina, and infrastructure upgrades, supporting a project worth about 650 million and creating local jobs.
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Syracuse
New York
Mario Cuomo
State Thruway Authority
Oil City
Why a Syracuse cops review board matters explains song reaction
David L. Mouton argues that officials should question why Ice T and Body Count’s Cop Killer exists and endorses a Syracuse citizens review board to hold police accountable. He challenges police reluctance to police their own ranks and cautions against protecting misconduct. Liverpool.
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Ice T
Body Count
Time Warner Products
Los Angeles
Citizens Review Board
Syracuse
Congress
Review Board
David L. Mouton
Liverpool
Abortion Debate Sparks Letters From Readers
A. Thompson of Manlius argues pregnancy changes perspective on abortion while James A. D Aloisio of Syracuse criticizes Dan Quayle for balancing right to life stances with personal sympathy. The exchange questions male voices in a contentious issue.
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Mr. Burkin
A. Thompson Manlius
Dan Quayle
Larry King Show
Mr. Quayle
James A. D'Aloisio
Syracuse
Harbor funds spark debate over stadium cost and fairness
Readers question financing for harbor improvements and a new baseball stadium, asking who pays and how districts in Onondaga County fund essential services. The letter argues Toronto should fund a Chiefs stadium and urges politicians to prioritize people over grand projects.
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Smeth-Corona
Onondaga County
Toronto
Chiefs
Musems in Syracuse touted as convention draw
A personal invitation extols Erie Canal Museum Everson Museum of Art Discovery Center of Science and Technology and Onondaga Historical Museum in Syracuse. The writer notes year round hours and proximity to the convention center, praising urban culture and a new Urban Cultural Park Visitor Center opening at Erie Canal Museum.
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R. Jennings
Herald American
Erie Canal Museum
Everson Museum of Art
Discovery Center of Science and Technology
Onondaga Historical Museum
Syracuse
Convention Center
Chamber of Culture
Chamber of Commerce
Practicing Random Kindness and Small Acts of Beauty
A reader urges daily kindness citing personal loss and the need to slow down. The letter praises simple compliments like noting a great tie or shoes and stresses that small acts can brighten both giver and receiver.
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Holly D. Barlow
Syracuse
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The newspaper asks readers to send succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable authors will not be published. Editing for length is reserved, and letters may be mailed to P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or submitted by phone at (315) 470-2235 for questions.
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Herald Company
Clinton Square
Syracuse
N.Y
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