Memorial Day visit at Vietnam Veterans Memorial
A grieving veteran stands near the center of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as crowds honor fallen service members. He speaks of healing and the president's visit, while park rangers collect keepsakes and mementos left along the black granite base, including poems, a graduation photo, and a marine corps cake, reflecting lingering pain and hope.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Agent Orange
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United States Marine Corps
Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby Invites Kids to Saturdays Event
The annual Hiawatha Lake Fishing Derby runs 10 am to 1 pm Saturday at Hiawatha Lake in Onondaga Park. It’s free for children 16 and under with trophies for three age groups and prizes. Registration Saturday 9 to 10 am or advance forms via newspapers.
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Hiawatha Lake
Onondaga Park
Syracuse lax champions amid NCAA probe and honors
Cheers to Syracuse University lacrosse for a fourth national title in six years after a dramatic 12 12 tie breaking goal Monday. The program faces a serious probe into grade fixing and favoritism as officials investigate allegations.
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Syracuse University
Questions on domestic violence voiced by FLIGHT group
A Syracuse FLIGHT support group urges DA William Fitzpatrick to involve abuse victims in a grand jury review. They ask why victims aren’t testifying and seek accountability, citing Virginia Hurd's murder and gaps in stalking and arrest policies. They demand victims be heard before more harm occurs.
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William Fitzpatrick
Virginia
Virginia Hurd
Tough stance on underage drinking sparks debate
Nate Neri opposes Assemblyman Bragman bill to cut underage BAC to .04 percent and argues 21 should not face harsher rules. Syracuse University student government leader Jeremy Marin supports accountability but not stricter standards. Neri advocates lowering drinking age to 18.
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Michael Bragman
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Jeremy Marin
Syracuse University
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Nate Neri
Syracuse
Medicare Entitlement Debate and Proposed Cuts
The text argues Medicare is not a true entitlement, noting congressional push for further cuts and higher taxes, including a proposed $50 billion reduction. It compares Social Security funding, mentions premiums paid by retirees, and asserts premiums rise with Social Security increases.
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Congress
Uni
Sex scandal at ESM prompts call for written teacher policy
A reader argues that East Syracuse Minoa schools concealed multiple cases of teachers having sexual or romantic relations with students. The writer condemns delayed reporting, questions ethics, and urges a formal written policy and training to define acceptable behavior, urging accountability and clearer standards.
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Syracuse
Readers urged to submit letters to editor
Readers are invited to submit succinct legible letters with daytime telephone numbers. Only signed letters from verifiable authors are published. Edits may reduce length. Mail to P.O. Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 or call (315) 470-2027 for electronic submissions or questions at (315) 470-2235.
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