Incident at Denny’s on Erie Boulevard dispute
A clash at Denny’s on Erie Boulevard in the early hours of April 11 spurred conflicting claims between Asian students and other patrons. The Onondaga County DA William Fitzpatrick released a report disputing a federal monitor’s findings of discrimination, urging the civil case to trial to establish sworn facts.
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Voters' Choice Constrained by Limited Candidates
In Onondaga County Democrats field only 17 of 24 legislature seats for November. Past years showed few contests. voters face choices limited by party leaders and entrenched incumbents. The piece laments reduced civic engagement and calls for broader candidate participation.
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Donald Colon
William Meyer
Martha Walsh Hood
James Corbett
Dale Sweetland
Robert Warner
Thomas Smith
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Sid Oglesby
Kathleen O'Hara
Mark Stanczyk
Meyer
O'Hara
Republic
Pirros
Bernardis
Bragmans
Hoffmanns
Remembering Bishop O Keefe A Quiet Leader For Children
The InterReligious Council of Central New York offers condolences to the Roman Catholic community on Bishop Joseph T. O Keefe's passing. He quietly inspired action for children and youth, urging active community response and reconciliation across faiths. Dorothy F. Rose and Rabbi Daniel A. Jezer note his welcoming life and lasting impact.
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Syracuse
Tribute to Princess Diana and calls for paparazzi reform
Readers express sorrow over Princess Diana's death and urge tighter paparazzi rules. Letters reference justice and policy changes, recalling Rodney King and urging accountability for police and media practices.
Reducing youth violence through schools housing and jobs
A letter from East Syracuse reader Duane Hardy argues that three Herald American letters echo the push for more police and harsher penalties, urging instead real investment in better schools jobs and housing plus nonviolence training and community organizing to reduce youth violence.
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St. Duane Hardy
Syracuse
Aggressive action urged by Syracuse reader to columnist
A Syracuse citizen praises Saundra Smokes for addressing violence in her Herald American column and urges quick, firm steps to curb gunplay among youths. The letter laments sports coverage overshadowing urgent social issues and calls out complacent officials while stressing the need for protest and action.
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Herald American
Words of reflections on violence and unity in society
The passage reflects on recent violent events from Fayetteville to Syracuse and in international conflicts. It contrasts these with prejudicial acts toward Asian-Americans in a Denny’s and urges tolerance, empathy, and shared humor. It cites Dr. Andrew Weil on forgiveness and calls for personal effort toward a more peaceful society.
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Readers urged to send letters for publication
The Herald Co. invites letters to the editor and other submissions, requiring the writer's name, address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited or republished and used online or on NewsLine. Mailing address, email, fax and contact details are provided.
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