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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1989
Page
9
Bob of South Avenue reports people approach on his porch asking to buy drugs. He notes youths on the corner sometimes flag down cars and offer substances, highlighting ongoing community safety worries.
Residents report a steady drug market around the South Avenue Tavern and a burned-out house as dealers and buyers crowd the street. Police conduct raids, arrest suspects, and seize drugs but activity persists, with residents fearing for children and safety. Reports describe Herbert and others as daily fixtures while a 3-year-old is arrested nearby and a trove of cocaine slips tied to lottery tickets is found.
Rob, now 18, describes selling drugs at 16 for JB, an older sister’s ex. He details how cocaine profits funded his crew, the violence of street life, and his realization after prison time. He says he quit to support a wife and two children.
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