Opinion

There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes, and knowing that what one party is for in Albany, the other party is against. Especially when it’s a big issue. And yet… Print this entry

State Legislators face a sticky set of challenges as the legislative session draws to a close. Constituents (that’s you and me, or most of us, anyway) overwhelmingly want the state to cap school tax increases […]

If there’s one thing that the men and women we send to Albany do well, it’s talk. And while they’re hurrying to pass resolutions marking this holiday or that notable person before the session ends […]

We’ll get to the day’s sense and nonsense in a moment, but first, how ’bout we enjoy a pretty picture. We couldn’t bring ourselves to shrink this photo too much, so you’ll have to click […]

How do you know July is coming? Sweet corn’s starting to rise above ankle length, strawberries are ready for picking and Your State Legislature ™ is about to call it a year. Print this entry

Submitted article SANDY CREEK, NY – Town Supervisor Lonnie Crast lifted the State of Emergency in the Town of Sandy Creek at 6 a.m., Thursday morning as conditions have improved. The Town Supervisor emphasized people […]

Submitted article Conditions in the Town of Sandy Creek are improving as of Wednesday afternoon, Town Supervisor Lonnie Crast reported. The State of Emergency declared yesterday is still in effect because trees and downed wires […]

Sandy Creek Supervisor Declares Emergency; Urges People To Stay Home Sandy Creek Town Supervisor Lonnie Crast has declared a State of Emergency in the town, including the Villages of Sandy Creek and Lacona, due to […]

A hodgepodge of stuff today, with no particular theme: Happy birthday, Eliot Spitzer! What’s he up to on his birthday, besides hoping to avoid prison? He’s setting up a fund at his father’s business to […]