It’s going to remain one of the constant demands of every upstate legislator to remind the downstate, New York City-based leaders who control New York government that our state is largely defined by rural regions and the future of these rural communities is fundamental to statewide strength and well-being.
Those who visit a doctor or a veterinarian should have a friend or relative — someone who can be more objective at such a stressful time — accompany them.
I would like to share with my neighbors the reasons I strongly support Phil Palmesano in his race for the 136th Assembly District.
THE ISSUE A Farmington family discovered they had one too many dogs when licensing their fourth, and are seeking a temporary use permit to comply with town code.
OUR VIEW The town’s dog-limit law is unnecessarily restrictive in such a rural town.
Sept. 11 has been a date largely outside of politics this past decade. What would be remarkable is if it could stay that way.
Current criticisms of Islam makes me sick, because evil talk begets evil action.
Despite the talk of repealing the 14th Amendment that has been proliferating at Tea Party rallies, in the media and even in our statehouses and Congress, such a repeal is a most inadequate idea.
As we quietly ignore the death of a bill in Congress that hoped to provide health care benefits to 9/11 first responders, a new fight is raging — a fight for religious equality.
“America today begins to turn back to God,” said Glenn Beck. It made me shudder.
Elected officials do not receive free car washes for their personal cars now, nor would they if the car-wash project at Monroe Avenue and Clover Street goes forward.
We hope that Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, will be remembered as an evening of jubilation for Brighton — when we were finally able to say adieu to the proposal for a gas station at Tops Plaza.
The 2010 Relay for Life Committee would like to extend many thanks to all of the participants, families, and survivors who came out for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life walk.
Republicans in New York’s 59th state Senate District recently received a mailing from a person who refused to identify himself. It concentrates on untruths about Pat Gallivan rather than outlining what he will do for the people of the district.
THE ISSUE Ninety years ago, on Aug. 26, 1920, the United States officially legalized a woman’s right to vote.
OUR VIEW Women should not be content to just vote. They should become leaders because their perspective is sorely lacking in politics today.
A recent essay writer played a little fast and loose with the actual 9/11 Commission Report.
Brian Kolb is grateful to all who participated in the blood drive on Tuesday, July 13, at the Canandaigua Inn on the Lake.
Democratic members of New York’s congressional delegation would like to see a return to negotiations so that a fair deal can be reached between striking Mott's workers and the company owner, Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.
