This is a letter written by Vincent Thompson, Blair Thompson’s father, to thank the many people who made this extremely difficult time a little better for all of us in the family. Over th... [more...]
Republicans have blocked the agenda for change that a majority of us supported in 2008, with unprecedented abuse of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. When change is finally legislated, it has to b... [more...]
I have certainly bought my share of clambake tickets through the years and truly enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet those candidates vying for my support and vote. I understand the need for a ... [more...]
While attending the 4th of July Parade in Clinton, I happened to notice some of Dave Townsend’s campaign workers plastering the parade route with his campaign signs for sheriff. They weren&rs... [more...]
This is in reference to a previous letter written about my white wrought iron chairs, stolen the night of June 23 and yet to be found. First, I would like to thank the people who have called, a... [more...]
Remember the bridge to nowhere, Oneida County has the airport to nowhere with no end in sight for spending taxpayer’s dollars. Now they say, by spending $6 million more on a terminal, the cou... [more...]
In a recent Sentinel story there was a headline stating "10 years probation for sexual abuse of 2 girls." I was appalled that this predator only got probation, but was even more exasperat... [more...]
As a property owner in Rome I was distressed to read of Public Safety Commissioner James F. Masucci’s absence from the Common Council meeting on June 23, which resulted in the council’s... [more...]
The Sentinel’s story, "Are we going to keep ‘em down on the farm?" was a great public service publication. It included an account of the 1933 "blood and milk spilled"... [more...]
I urge Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer to oppose the supplemental appropriation for the war in Afghanistan. Gen. McChrystal stated in the Rolling Stone Magazine interview: "If... [more...]
There have been a couple of recent articles about cookies and Rome. I would like to clarify the difference between an official cookie for the City of Rome and Chocolate Chip Cookie City. The pr... [more...]
Point of Concern: Where are the liberals taking us? Did you know that a bill clearing the state Assembly (A5710) and going to the state Senate (S2406) was defeated on June 8 by one vote in the ... [more...]
Jan. 1, 2000 computers were going to crash. It didn’t happen. The world was going to end on several different occasions. It didn’t happen. Swine flu would kill millions. It didn... [more...]
On Thursday, June 17, I awoke to find that someone had entered my yard and stolen two white decorative wrought-iron chairs. These chairs were close to the side of the house, not the side of the roa... [more...]
On Thursday, June 17, I awoke to find that someone had entered my yard and stolen two white decorative wrought-iron chairs. These chairs were close to the side of the house, not the side of the roa... [more...]
Setting up a small business in Rome has been such a rewarding experience for me. I have truly had the opportunity to see how appreciative people can be for such small things. Chocolate chip cookies... [more...]
Recently an article in the local newspaper suggests that the City of Rome should be known as the "Chocolate Chip Cookie City." My reaction to this was what has our city come to? For y... [more...]
I agree with the Conservatives on the immigration issues and on the Arizona Bill (SB 1070). I had an Hispanic grandparent, so this issue is of great interest to me. This nation is experiencing ... [more...]
When Rand Paul won his primary election, he said, "I have a message from the tea party, we’ve come to take our government back." But, for whom does he plan to take our government ba... [more...]
I just wanted to say thank you to Officer Donald Moore on my behalf and the people who were in the store like myself who don’t know how to go about doing it. I know it was a stressful sit... [more...]
