War on drugs series details inner city battles in Central New York
The Herald American series on drugs examines inner city challenges in Central New York. Carmelita Boatwright directs a community center and urges grassroots help over political hype, while families cope with addiction, teen drug use, and gang conflicts fueling shootings in Near West Side streets. The piece argues the war on drugs must start locally.
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Carmelita Boatwright
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Candace Jones
Near West Side
Christmas observances in schools must balance faiths
Baldwinsville parents worry over policy on holiday programs. Acting superintendent Jerold Bechard cites Education Department guidance urging inclusivity of non Christian holidays while clarifying that songs like Joy to the World and pageants are not banned. The issue echoes constitutional separation of church and state and multi cultural displays.
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Jerold Bechard
State Education Department
Bechard
Reynolds Elementary School
Santa Claus
Supreme Coursen
Supreme Court
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh City County
Allegheny
Pittsburgh
Improved Program Lets Readers Send Letters Electronically
The Herald American and Herald Journal unveiled an updated electronic letters program. Technician Al Fasoldi created a user friendly system with menu options for letters to the editor Sunday Soapbox and Saturday Teen Talkback. Call 470-2027 to try it again. messages stay private until publication.
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Herald American
Herald- Journal
al Fasoldi
Alan Bite
Timothy Jacobs support letter cites NC parole, funds, and event
A reader urges backing for Timothy Jacobs, criticizing Judge O Brien and Robeson County justice. The letter lists contact addresses for donations to the Timothy Jacobs Fund, requests parole action, notes a drug abuse stance since age 17, and mentions a protailed film premiere at May Memorial Unitarian Society on November 5.
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Lor Duffy
Timothy Jacobs
Herald American
Willian O'Brien
Timothy
North Carolina
Robeson County
Lewis Pitts
Alan Rosenthal
Pewgais
O'brien
O’brien
Camp Green
P.O
Charlotte
N.C
North Carolina Parole Commission
G. Ross Wingo
West Morgan St
Raleigh
Nlc
Thave
May Memorial Unitarian Society
Elizabeth M. Strong
Syracuse
Disabled deserve same chances as everyone
Richard J. Pratt of ENABLE responds to a Syracuse Herald Journal letter by Mr John Leslie on Sept 20, urging informed discussion about disabilities and the Centro rate increase. The note emphasizes equal opportunities and personal responsibility, urging better understanding and accurate information.
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
John Leslie
Centro
Leslie
Mr. Leslie
Downtown Flower Market notes summer out-of-state plates
Dick Planer, owner of the Downtown Flower Market in Syracuse, reports a summer survey of downtown traffic. Over June to August he recorded 40 distinct out-of-state license plates, saw four Alaska plates, and only three Canadian plates from Ontario Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
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Tovers
Syracuse University
Hawaii
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Washington
Wyoming
Alaska
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
Syracuse
Dick Planer
Tough Choices in War on Drugs Budgets Spark Debate
The piece urges tough cuts across programs to fund a large drug war, questioning Medicare Head Start and defense budgets. It asks readers if higher taxes are acceptable and explains submission details for 300 word responses to the Sunday Soapbox in the Syracuse Herald American.
Blue bin concerns prompt trash disposal critique
A resident of Western New York criticizes the county’s blue recycling bins as inadequate for paper plastic cans and glass. They describe the bins as lacking covers, note using biodegradable bags and separate containers, and express frustration with cleaning routines and odor potential.
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Lawless
New York
Salt City
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