Letters to the Editor
Best Kept Secret !
Fulton has the best kept secret and it is a sidewalk system.
Yes, there is a sidewalk system that runs from Seneca Street all the way out to the college on both sides of Route 481. […]
Opinion
Ritchie
Sign The Petition To Fix Albany’s Broken Bail Laws
Imagine for a second your child is killed by a drunk driver. Then, imagine you find out the person responsible is a repeat offender who was arrested and released a couple weeks prior, after not having a court-ordered ignition interlock device in his vehicle. […]
Barclay
New York Is Now Dealing With The Realities Of ‘Reform’
Recent changes to criminal justice law have missed the mark, and the outcry from law enforcement experts, victims and the public has made it abundantly clear we cannot continue on this path.
What was sold to the public as a way to improve our justice system has rapidly descended into a public safety crisis. […]
Ritchie
Be Aware Of Winter Utility Scams
As temperatures drop, utility bills often rise. For many, every penny is critical in ensuring there is gas in the car, food on the table and heat in the home. Unfortunately, during this difficult time for many, there are those who wish to take advantage of others. […]
Barclay
An Opportuniy To Realize New York’s Full Potential
The pageantry and ceremony of the opening days are welcome reminders the New York State Legislature has an important role to play in shaping the lives of millions of people, some of whom were on hand at the Capitol to hear their elected representatives speak about how they plan to make New York stronger. […]
Letters to the Editor
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
It seems like lately we don’t hear enough “good news” or good stories. We hear plenty of news regarding negativity, people suffering misfortune and insurmountable struggles abound. […]
Barclay
National Birth Defects Prevention Month Shines Light on Importance of Newborn Screenings
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month–a time dedicated to raising awareness of birth defects, their impact and prevention where possible. […]
Barclay
New York Farms Still Having Huge Impact on Local Economy
As many of us gather with family and friends over the holidays, some of those celebrations will include special meals and desserts. Because we have access to a wide selection of food year-round at local grocery stores, it is sometimes easy to forget where our food comes from but New York’s farmers are agriculture leaders. […]
Ritchie
Wishing You and Yours a Very Merry Christmas
It is hard to believe Christmas is here and that 2019 is drawing to a close. Between the holiday parties and shopping for gifts for loved ones, the season always seems to go too quickly. […]
Barclay
Green Light Law Puts New York in Conflict with Immigration Policies
On December 16, the law allowing undocumented immigrants the ability to obtain a New York State driver’s license went into effect. The fact that this is now the law is a stunning reversal from 12 years ago when then-governor Elliot Spitzer proposed the measure. […]