Teens face invisible gamble risk in daily lives
A Herald-Journal package by Kelly Starling warns teens are prone to gambling as an addiction, with self esteem boosts and life escape motives. It outlines consequences like theft, risky financial choices, and progression from lotteries to craps, plus signs to watch and help contacts.
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Kelly Starling
Herald-Journal
Starling
Cate
Durand F. Jacobs
California
Gambler’s Anonymous
Deadly stretch of road spurs call for lower Parkway limit
In Onondaga Lake Parkway a string of recent deaths prompts debate over reducing the speed limit from 59 to 45 mph. The writer notes three fatalities in two months and argues that slowing traffic could save lives, even if it lengthens commutes by about 30 seconds per trip.
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Onondaga Lake Parkway
Parkway
Liverpool End
Onondaga Lake
Syracuse
Tavernon
Liverpool
Police cooperation and consolidation in Onondaga County
Onondaga County with sixteen agencies has long debated consolidation. Since 1963 a countywide force has been proposed, aided by past mergers and 911 systems, yet faced turf battles and funding disputes. Nine officers died in the line of duty, including Syracuse and state officers, underscoring risks and shared goals for a unified force.
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Fayetteville
Manlius
Syracuse Police Department
Onondaga County
Raise Gas Tax To Ten Cents To Signal Change
A reader argues for a rise in the gas tax to 10 cents a gallon to curb high horsepower commuting and large vehicles. The note questions rescinding the federal gas tax as a gimmick and accuses politicians of being bought, requesting a higher levy to influence behavior.
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Nennle
Veterans Hospital ER Slashed Amid Spending Critique
The author argues the U S government can fund Mexico wildlife study and Olympic support but cannot find 500000 to keep a Veterans Administration hospital ER open 24 hours. He urges veterans to stand up as voting approaches. Stanley Cohen Manlius.
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Mexico
Atlanta
U.S
Veterans Administration Hospital
Veterans Hospital
Veterans
Stanley Cohen Manlius
Seniors Lead With Service in Older Americans Month
Meals on Wheels of Syracuse relies on a strong senior volunteer force to deliver meals, serve on the MOW board, and assist in the kitchen. Despite weather and aches, 90 year old volunteers keep routes covered, inspiring grandchildren and modeling volunteering across the community.
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Meals On Wheels of
Syracuse
Enqw
Rising Regents Mandate Spurs Call for More School Funds
Oliver Johnson argues New York urban districts will require regents courses for graduation and urges residents to press state officials for increased aid. He notes Syracuse budget trends may keep city school funding flat or lower, stressing the need to demand quality education from authorities.
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New York State
Oliver Johnson
Syracuse
Columnist suggests Gingrich join Dole campaign
A columnist urges Newt Gingrich to emerge and campaign for Bob Dole, while noting Dole may fear appearing overshadowed. The writer even jokes about suggesting Gingrich as vice president.
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Cal Thomas
Newt Gingrich
Bob Dole
Dole
Newt
Mr. Thomas
Letters Policy for Reader Submissions at Syracuse Herald
Readers are invited to submit letters to the editor but must be succinct legible and signed. The writer's address and daytime phone are required and unsigned or unverifiable letters are not published. The paper may edit for length and notes contact numbers for questions and policy explanations.
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Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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