Independent stance notes in Heralds 1877 founding
Arthur Jenkins founder states Herald will pursue independent course, discuss public questions, and back men and measures advancing public interests. Stephen Rogers serves as president and editor with Michael J Connor and Stan Linhorst in senior editorial roles.
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Arthur Jenkins
First Save of Herald
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J Connor
Stan Linhorst
Cycling Coalition seeks city cycling master plan
The Syracuse Onondaga Cycling Coalition conducts a survey to measure support for designated safe bike routes to downtown Syracuse. The article notes a history of bike and pedestrian projects, mentions Onondaga Lake trail plans, and cites potential federal funding if a master plan is developed by the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council. 150000 cars enter I 81 daily and 110000 on Route 690.
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Syracuse
Onondaga
Central New York
Cycling Coalition
FOCUS
Onondaga Creek
Onondaga County
Onondaga Lake
City Hall
Syracuse traffic light synchronization faces mixed results
After a seven year, 10 million effort to synchronize signals in Syracuse, drivers report ongoing stop go delays. The state DOT collects data while noting the system’s programmable flexibility may help rush hours and future Clinton Square detours, but anecdotal evidence shows persistent complaints on Clinton Street Almond Fayette Erie Boulevard and other corridors.
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Syracuse
State Department of Transportation
Erie Boulevard
Clinton Square
Clinton Street
Almond and Fayette
Aboriginal protest at Sydney Olympics highlights rights abuses
The 2000 Sydney Olympics is used to spotlight Australia’s treatment of Aboriginal peoples. Advocates cite lost land rights, discriminatory laws, forced removals, and ongoing neglect while calling for apology and reparations. Despite indigenous inclusion, systemic injustices persist across central desert, Darwin, and Sydney communities. The government faces pressure as protests mount on the world stage.
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Sydney
Australia
Olympic Park
Darwin
Moratorium urged to curb unwanted pets and abuse
Millie Hubbard of Volney urges a two year dog and cat breeding moratorium and harsher penalties for animal abusers to curb overpopulation. She thanks shelter workers and calls for stronger judges and fees for breeders.
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SPCA
Millie Hubbard Volney
Angyl humor sparks debate in Skaneateles letters
Richard Long of Auburn thanks Betty Angyl for stopping her husband John Angyl’s jokes about Hillary Clinton. He notes local offense and urges portraying Angus and Clark as right wing Republicans rather than independents, citing past primary defeat and broader Republican disapproval.
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Betty Angyl
John Angyl
Hillary Clinton
Skaneateles
Johnny
Betty Angus
Clinton
Hillary
New York
Angus
Richard F. Long
Auburn
Urban life vs ruralization in Syracuse redevelopment debate
A letter argues Syracuse should keep urban density and reject a ruralized city. It critiques a planned Carousal Center mall, calls for water-facing design and canal restoration to boost tourism, and urges bold urban preservation to reclaim downtown charm and amenities.
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Robert Oberst
Syracuse
Jane Jacobs
Oberst
Armory Square
Providence
Scag Offring
Readers invited to submit letters to Syracuse Herald policy
The Herald Journal Herald American invites letters to the editor with author name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of the papers and may be edited and published in print or online. Mailing address email fax and contact numbers are provided for questions and policy details.
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Syracuse
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