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...
Brandon Williams Voting for Mike Johnson?
To the Editor:
Goethe said: "Tell me with whom you associate, and I will tell you who you are." I would revise that to say: "Tell me how you VOTE, and I will tell you...
Letter to the Editor: Join Indivisible Mohawk Valley
by Sarah Reeske
Clinton, New York
While many of your neighbors were thrilled at the rise of Donald Trump into the White House in November 2016, many were equally as pissed off. While they may feel...
Letter to the Editor: We need good school board candidates
by Carolyn McAleese
Utica, NY
As a concerned member of the Utica community, I feel compelled to express my concerns about the candidacy of Sue Arcuri for the Utica School Board. While it is true that...
We should all be concerned about Pennsylvania/Ohio train derailment
by Carole Gehrig
I’m hoping you are as concerned as I am about the recent train derailment in a small town on the Ohio/Pennsylvania border. Are toxic chemicals on trains passing daily through Syracuse, Utica,Central...
Letter to the Editor:Don’t mess with Social Security & Medicare
by Sarah Reeske
No matter the color of your skin, your gender, or the logo on your hat, one of the most common regrets people have when they are on their deathbed is that they...