Syracuse gun surrender program tops city’s crime control efforts
In a month Syracuse residents turned in 2 735 firearms for a $50 per weapon payoff while St. Louis collected 7 469. The piece urges melting guns into a sculpture honoring Officer Wallie Howard and memorializing the dangers of firearms, calling for Chief Sardino to pursue the idea.
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Syracuse
United States
St. Louis
Christopher Harris
Harris
Wallie Howard
Frank Sardino
China policy critics urge tougher stance over rights abuses
Opinion urges US to halt preferential trade status for China and press for democracy. The piece accuses Beijing of intensified repression since Tiananmen, cites Tibet violence, and compares constructive engagement to failed apartheid policies, arguing for sanctions and moral pressure. It labels Beijing a dangerous tyrant needing outside accountability.
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Bush
China
Tiananmen Square
Democracy
Beying
Tibet
Iraq
Libya
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
United States
South Africa
May Rain Leaves Central New York Damp and Hopeful
Central New York endured a wet May with 5.21 inches of rain, ranking as the seventh wettest on record. After a soggy stretch and a sunny flood of days mostly between Monday and Friday, locals look to June as The Old Farmers Almanac predicts warmer temperatures and less rain, signaling summer’s arrival.
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Aiddle
New York
Syracuse
Central
Open space loss in Armory Square sparks debate
Edward M. Basta argues the Centre Armory project replacing a 126 car open lot in Armory Square with a 90 percent covered building and underground parking will destroy the square's open space charm, disrupt events, and erase urban relief that attracted residents and visitors. He urges preservation of the distinctive landscape.
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Syracuse
Armory Square
Centre Armory
Baltimore
Boston
Discovery Center
Wall Draw
Convention Center
Walton Street
Jefferson Street
Armory
Edward M. Basta
Morality in US films compared to Gone With The Wind
columnist Elizabeth Scholder from Syracuse argues liberal views clash with modern films full of explicit material designed to entertain. She imagines how a new Gone With The Wind would look today, reflecting concerns about decency and cultural standards.
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Rton
Memorable park tour at Erie Canal Park
Fourth grade students visited Erie Canal Park in Camillus for a free museum tour nature walk and boat ride. Mrs Beebe and volunteers organized the event praising the park restoration and central New York families for having such a fine local resource.
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Erie Canal Park
Camillus
Perot Criticizes Journalists in Public Exchange
A reader complains that reporters are biased and unprofessional. He asserts the public deserves truth and unbiased view, praising Perot’s campaign as clear and businesslike, contrasting with perceived media shortcomings.
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Mr. Perot
Teen pregnancies Reflections of a Young Mother
Tama teenager shares her experience becoming a mother at 17. She stayed in school and plans to graduate this year with support from family. She reflectively describes caring for her baby, the love and responsibility it brings, and urges readers to consider the child before abortion.
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Tama
Mandatory parenting classes proposed by reader
A reader advocates compulsory parenting classes to reduce teen pregnancies and welfare reliance. The writer argues education improves outcomes and questions why young parents would have more children.
Low Bridge Warnings Spur Driver Caution in Syracuse
Truck drivers unfamiliar with bridge warnings near Syracuse report misread signs about a railroad bridge Onondaga Lake Park area. Warning signs are unclear and drivers fear collisions, with underpass height limits repeatedly ignored by many.
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Onondaga
Tom All
Saracuse
Letters Wanted From Readers on Public Affairs
Readers are invited to submit letters on community issues. Short, clear opinions preferred. Email or mail submissions to the newspaper, with name and contact details. For verification or questions, call the editorial desk at the listed number.
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Trusa
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