Oneida gambling divide shows riches and rifts
A profile of Ray Halbritter and the Oneida Nation outlines how casino wealth has created material gains for some while driving bitter division within the Iroquois Confederacy. Opponents report job losses and loss of tribal privileges as allies rely on outside political power and federal grants.
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Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs
Oneida
Domestic Violence Awareness Month address on abuse trends
A call to action for Domestic Violence Awareness Month urges recognizing abuse as a pervasive, everywhere problem. It emphasizes that violence resides in all homes, harms women and children, and demands community vigilance, education of boys, and nonjudgmental support to break the cycle and strengthen families.
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America
Onondaga County Medical Society Auxiliary
OCMSA
Syracuse
Vera House
Rape Crisis Center
The
Child Abuse Council
Huntington Family Center
Syracuse Area
Domestic Violence Coalition
Medical Issues Committee
Four Teens Charged In Heating And Robbery
Local headlines in the Herald Journal highlight four teens charged in heating and robbery, with autopsy links to death from being tied up during an attack. The piece notes vandalism at a school and discusses National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and SAVE Today for Tomorrow efforts led by Syracuse groups to curb violence.
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The
Herald-Journal
American Medical Association
SAVE
Yankees Shine in Playoff Drama despite Network Criticism
A Camillus reader argues TV networks cheat fans by limiting regional broadcasts while praising the Yankees for exciting playoff series against the Mariners. The writer asserts the Yankees deserve post season play and delivered top quality baseball this fall.
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Camillus
New York Yankee
Yankees
Mariners
Yankee
Sam
Red Sox
Cleveland
Private debt collectors vs IRS in tax delinquency debate
A critical editorial argues private collection agencies outperform the IRS in collecting delinquent taxes. It claims the IRS lacks power, is hampered by staff shortages and political pressure, and cannot match private firms driven by commissions. It suggests debt collection success hinges on avoiding political interference.
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Crvil Matre Tata
Atlanticrs
Eirs
Senior sweepstakes warnings aim to protect Central New York seniors
Acknowledges risky sweepstakes tactics targeting seniors in Central New York. Advises skepticism about huge instant winnings, understanding rights, reading fine print, and asking critical questions. Encourages contacting district office or state attorney general consumer protection for help.
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New York
State Attorney General's
Consumer Protection Office
Witches and ghosts in Bible debate in Herald American
Claire Safran critiques censorship claims in a Herald American article arguing that witches and ghosts appear in scripture notably 1 Samuel 28 the Witch of Endor and the raising of Samuel’s spirit. The piece counters fundamentalist edits to fit agendas.
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Claire Safran
Herald American
Saul
Endor
Caminal
Letters to the Editor policy and contact options
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