Politics vs. practicality in Onondaga crime lab merger
The heated debate over combining Onondaga County four crime laboratories into a single 119 million dollar 48000 square foot Center for Forensic Sciences at SUNY Health Science Center hinges on who pays and who controls. County and city officials clash over leadership, and lawmakers warn delays threaten state grants and DNA lab access while prosecutors seek expanded regional work and improved evidence integrity.
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Onondaga County
Syracuse
Suny Health Science Center
New York
William Magnarelli
Public Safety Committee
Magnarelli
FBI
William Fitzpatrick
Everson Museum at 100 Celebrates a Century of Art
The Everson Museum marks its 100th anniversary with reflections on its history from the Syracuse origin as the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts to its modern building. It recalls 8,000 waited to see John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1971, the Scarab Vase theft, and beloved works like Gilbert Stuart’s Washington and Edward Hicks’s The Peaceable Kingdom, while praising access, education, and future plans for Central New York audiences.
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Everson Museum
John Lennon
Yoko Ono
Adelaide Alsop Robineau
Gilbert Stuart
George Washington
Spike
Edward Hicks
Everson
Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts
Syracuse
New York
Local business owner defends Central New York from critics
A letter-writer from John Surlock argues against those who complain about cold winters, taxes, and decaying infrastructure in Central New York. He shares starting a small business at 19, now employing four, and urges readers to stop whining, be content, or relocate to a perceived perfect place.
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Bat
New York
John Surlock
CNY
Syracuse Symphon y deserves more credit than it receives
In a Skaneateles letter Lindsey Groves argues critics in Syracuse overlook a thrilling, risk-taking symphony, urging support for performing arts journalism that fosters a vibrant cultural scene rather than grading concerts. He laments mediocre reviews and calls for appreciative audiences.
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Symphony
Gruma
Syracuse Symphony
Syracuse
Lindsey Groves
Skaneateles
Marijuana for medical use gains support and concern
The discussion advocates legal medical marijuana to relieve suffering and aid AIDS patients, noting that current prescriptions have harsh side effects. Opponents worry about addiction, but advocates compare risks with existing drugs like codeine morphine and steroids.
DeWitt Votes Against Lighting for Town Field Football
The DeWitt town decision blocks lighting at the Eastwood Bears practice field. Community members debate youth sports access and safety as night practice opportunities are curtailed.
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DeWitt
Eastwood Bears
Tiger Woods Herald of a Modern Sports Hero
An aging observer recalls past idols like Mantle and Brown and praises Tiger Woods. He notes Woods’ talent and race role, his global fame, private life scrutiny, and early mastery at Masters, while acknowledging occasional flaws but cherishing his record and charisma.
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Nicklaus
Tony Jacklin
Roberto Clemente
Arthur Ashe
Tiger Woods
Newsweek
Time
Readers invited to send letters to the editor
The Herald Co invites succinct letters with writer name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property and may be published or used online, via NewsLine, or other formats. Mail to Letters to the Editor Syracuse NY. or send by phone fax or online with provided numbers.
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Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald- Journal/Herald American
P O. Box
N.Y
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Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A Rogers
Michaels Connor
Timothy D Bunm
L Peter Lyman
James F Kleinklaus
Jeffrey A Barber
Mir
AIR Force
Nis
Mickey Mantle
Bob Pettit
Jim Brown
Wilt Chamberlain
Jack Nicklaus
Mick
Wil
Woods
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