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October 27, 2026

The Failure of Humanity

June 30, 2025 Contributor

Two decades ago, at the 2005 World Summit, global leaders committed to the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). The world agreed to act to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. […]

Clarifying Claims and Records in the 7th Ward GOP Primary

June 30, 2025 Contributor

In my 30-plus years as a news reporter, I have never recalled a political candidate declaring victory before the election results were certified. This isn’t mere overconfidence; it’s a calculated effort to create the illusion […]

I DON’T HAVE TO!

June 27, 2025 Contributor

At a Common Council meeting on 6/17 I asked why a complete agenda, listing all the information, wasn’t posted on the City of Fulton website! The Mayor preceded to read from a handbook. It basically […]

The Supreme Law of the Land

June 23, 2025 Contributor

In 1945, 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter in San Francisco. The US was a founding member and agreed that nations should refrain “from the threat or use of force,” until they exhaust all […]

Stand Strong for Medicare Advantage

June 23, 2025 Contributor

Dear Editor, As a veteran who relies on Medicare Advantage, I want to ask that Congresswoman Tenney, Senator Schumer and Gillibrand do all they can to ensure it remains affordable and fully funded for the […]

The CIA’s First Coup

June 16, 2025 Contributor

For a long time, there was a path to peace. The United Nations General Assembly, for decades, approved resolution after resolution that proposed a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East. Iran approved the resolutions. […]

How to Snub the Public in Twenty Minutes Flat

June 15, 2025 Contributor

Last night’s Oswego County Legislature meeting was one of the finest examples of how to snub the public. The overt and obvious orchestration to shun those who had come in good faith to ask some […]

No kings protest

June 15, 2025 Contributor

Letter submission: You can fool most of the people most of the time, but then along comes “No Kings” day President Trump doesn’t like the idea of people protesting that he has become a king: […]

18.5 Min. – 6/20/1972-1hr-6/2/2025

June 9, 2025 Site Administrator

In 1972, 18.5 minutes of Whithouse taps were missing, in 2025-1hr of Oswego County Public Safety Committee video is missing. Known as the Watergate tapes in 1972,18.5 minutes of then President Richard Nixion came up […]

Speak up for what?

June 9, 2025 Contributor

Letter submission: Speak up for what? House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries disclosed his action plan for Democrats going forward: “Show up, stand up, speak up.” (CBS Evening News, 6-6-25) However, Democrats need more from a […]

Fulton’s All-Night Parking Ban Begins November 1

October 26, 2026

Fulton’s annual parking ban runs November 1 through April 1, prohibiting parking on city streets and in city lots from 1:30 to 5:30 a.m. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in [...]
Phoenix Stuff-a-Bus Serves More Than 100 Families for 2026-27 School Year

October 26, 2026

More than 100 families received free school supplies through the Phoenix Central School District and United Way of Greater Oswego County’s annual Stuff-a-Bus event before the 2026-27 school year. […] Share this: Email a link [...]
AAA: New York Gas Average Falls To $4.38 As Prices Remain High

October 26, 2026

AAA reported a New York gasoline average of $4.38 on Oct. 26, down four cents for the week, while Syracuse averaged $4.32. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) [...]