Gambling's tainted riches consume a people's unity
A Chronicle of Ray Halbritter and the Oneida Nation, gambling's rise brings wealth and power through Turning Stone Casino, while stirring intra tribal rifts and tensions with state and federal authorities. The eight part series links economic leverage to sovereignty debates and social costs for Iroquois and allies.
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Herald American
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Ray Halbritter
Oneida
Jake Thompson
Halbritter
Grand Council
Syracuse University
Harvard Law School
Turning Stone
Verona
New York
Respect for Free Expression Opposes Flag Desecration Amendment
Editorial argues against a proposed constitutional amendment banning flag desecration, asserting that free expression must be protected even for disagreeable speech. It warns that banning the act would not improve safety or morals and could invite more protests, urging veterans to understand the stance as safeguarding a core right.
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Veterans’ Organizations
Airport rental policy sparks taxpayer debate in Syracuse
In a letter set opposing airport revenue use, Daniel J Winslow argues income from fixed base operators must stay at Hancock Airport under federal rules, while editors defend modest rent increases to fund airport needs without subsidizing city operations. He praises F 16 training sorties by the 174th Wing and urges taxpayer accountability.
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Syracuse
Hancock
Hancock Field
Daniel J. Winslow Clay
Autumnal musings on tricksters and the season's rhythm
The piece reflects on autumn as a time of weather guiding holidays and feelings. It notes Halloween and Tricksters, the chill of October nights, and the steady march toward winter, with Thanksgiving and Christmas framed by traditional northeastern autumnal weather.
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King Frost
Tie attendance to driving license in youth program
A Brewerton reader proposes tying school attendance to teen driving permits. He suggests 16 year olds must prove responsible behavior with a signed pledge and a one year probation, with license suspension for traffic violations, as a way to enforce daily attendance.
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Herald-Journal
Emileen
County legislators' pay raise critique in Onondaga County
A reader letter criticizes proposed salary increases for county legislators amid potential cuts to human service funding. The writer warns that reduced funding could harm children through reduced healthcare, nutrition, and protection, and questions funding priorities given lawmakers' side income.
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Onondaga County
the Herald-Journal
Readers urged to send letters with contact details
Readers are invited to submit succinct letters with daytime phone numbers and verified authorship. The paper may edit for length and reserves rights. Mailing address and telephone/fax numbers are provided for letters and questions, plus a NewsLine option for policy details.
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Herald- Journal
Herald American
P.O. Box
Syracuse
N.Y
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