Editorial: Education
By Susan Townley
I used to joke that the only reason for going to kindergarten was to learn how to stand in line, walk in single file, and be quiet. I associate kindergarten with the beginning...
The Mueller Report – Now What?
By Mark Ziobro
For close to two years, Robert Mueller has spearheaded an investigation into the dealings of Russia and how, or if, they impacted the 2016 presidential campaign. Now that the report has been...
Voices of Polonia: Leopold Stokowski
By Ted Rajchel
Stokowski is best known for his long association with the Philadelphia Orchestra and his appearance in the Disney film, Fantasia. He was especially noted for his free-hand conducting style that spurned...
Movie review: Coffee and a Donut
By Mark Ziobro
Cary Patrick Martin writes and directs this short comedy about the trials and tribulations of language when an immigrant who speaks little to no English attempts to order breakfast at the local...
Voices of Polonia
By Ted Rachel
Esperanto is a constructed auxiliary language. Its creator was Ludovic Lazarus Zamenhof, a Polish eye doctor. He created the language to make international communication easier. His goal was to design Esperanto in...
At the Movies: ‘Broken Ceiling’
By Mark Ziobro
3/4 stars
Written and directed by Adam Davis, “Broken Ceiling” examines the corporate hierarchy, albeit in a fantastical way. It revolves around a tyrant of a boss and three less than willing employees...
Voices of Polonia: Leon Jaworski
Leon Jaworski was an American attorney and law professor, who served as the second special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal. He was appointed to that position on November 1, 1978, soon after the Saturday...
Legal Briefs: Legal Myths vs. Reality
By Judge Joan Shkane
This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because an informed citizen is always the most successful citizen:
MYTH: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is undergoing no challenges...
Mohawk Valley January Almanac
By Roger Chambers
There are two major holidays in January. New Year’s Day ends the holidays season with a day feasting on holiday turkey, ham, lasagna, goose, or some other ethnic specialty foods. Many watch...