Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
I’m a retired teacher who disagrees with New York State United Teachers endorsement of John Mannion for Congress. I did my own research on the NY-22 Democratic candidates before choosing whom...
Letter to the Editor : National Debt
Republicans in Congress are proposing cuts to many programs that benefit Americans: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, etc. They cite the national debt, currently over $34 trillion, as the reason we...
NY Equal Rights Amendment
Growing up I was taught to treat everyone in the same way I want to be treated. Living
by the Golden Rule leaves no room for prejudice or discrimination.
This year all of us can vote...
Letter to The Editor: FREEDOM FOR ALL AMERICANS
FREEDOM FOR ALL AMERICANS
Americans endorse freedom for all. That freedom includes the right for all people to
embrace our individual identities which best express who we are. Brandon Williams,
representative for NY-22, doesn’t believe in that...
Letter to the Editor: Democracy or Dictatorship, Hate or Compassion.
Are you as nimble as you were a decade ago? I’m not! I don’t walk as quickly or move as flexibly. I cautiously watch each step so I stay upright. Yes, I’ve walked into...
What Happened to the Golden Rule Brandon Williams?
By Carole Gehrig
Do you ever wonder who are we and have become? I do. Growing up the Golden Rule was the standard we lived by and taught our children to do likewise. Today it...
Time’s Ticking Congressman Williams
From Sarah Reeske
September 30th is the date to circle in red marker on the calendar if you’re paying attention to NY22, Rep. Brandon Williams. It is the last day of the federal government’s fiscal...
Letters to the Editor: Compare politicians’ actions with their words
Carole Gehrig
Whitesboro, NY
Being a potential user of broadband in the Forestport area I was excited to hear our county executive announce the expansion of highspeed internet not only in the Forestport but also in...
Letter to the Editor: Reflections on Brandon Williams’ town hall
by Kevin Hoehn, Rome, NY
I attended the recent town hall in Rome hosted by Rep. Brandon Williams on April 11th. The audience was given the opportunity to ask questions via note cards which were...
Letter to Editor: Contact your representatives about Social Security and Medicare
by Tom Olin, Waterville, NY
To the editor:
Lacking action by the U.S. Congress, Social Security and Medicare will face funding shortfalls within the next ten years. Both parties claim they won't cut the programs, but...