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We had a moment to reflect the other day as David Engelbert received a plaque from the Board of the Rome Community Foundation for his long service as a founding member. Recently retired ourselves, …
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2/28/20
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Efforts are being made to have New York’s first state veterans cemetery established in Oneida County. This is a worthy goal. Congressman Anthony J. Brindisi, as a member of the House Veterans …
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2/27/20
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To make sound political judgments, you need to know more about news than the national media, including the Associated Press, normally let you see. For instance, the Associated Press reported that …
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2/21/20
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The American Red Cross and American Cancer Society are partnering to inspire people to help patients “Give Blood to Give Time.” Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any …
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2/19/20
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With all the contention that exists in Washington, it’s good to see that there are politicians willing to reach across the aisle and work cooperatively to protect American consumers from scams. In …
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2/15/20
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VERNON — We are happy to see that some progress is being made in the town of Vernon to rectify the water problems that Vernon Center area residents are experiencing. It may be only at a …
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2/13/20
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The three-ring circus of impeachment is almost over but, my goodness, what an entertaining show they have for us. In the center ring, the contortionist New York Times performed a triple flip in …
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2/1/20
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It’s time to dig out the construction paper, ink, crayons, glitter, paste and anything else you can think of to help our veterans celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Rep. Anthony J. Brindisi, D-22, …
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1/30/20
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A great way to start a New Year: Participate in National Mentoring Month, January 2020. Established by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership & Harvard’s School of Public Health in 2002, …
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1/25/20
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Want to pay more taxes? Here’s a surefire way to inspire a hike — ignore your U.S. Census survey. Each resident in our area brings in state and federal money to local governments by being counted …
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1/23/20
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Wanted: Blood donors. Winter is a notoriously difficult time to collect enough blood and platelet donations to meet patient needs. And this year is no exception, the Red Cross says in a plea for more …
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1/22/20
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VERNON CENTER — Without water, there is no life. That goes for just about everything — from planets to people. In Vernon Center, for years, residents have dealt with undrinkable well water, and …
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1/17/20
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Unfortunately, according to the Constitution, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, and her committee chairmen Adam Schiff and Jerold Nadler, cannot be impeached for attempting …
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1/16/20
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BOONVILLE — Make no mistake: Boonville will bounce back. The four buildings and six storefronts, along with multiple apartments, that were lost to flames this week are history now. But the …
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1/10/20
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Local Boy Scouts of America officials are right to be proud: Camp Kingsley’s Blizzard Adventure Camp is spotlighted on the cover of the latest Boys’ Life magazine. It’s also somewhat amusing to …
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1/3/20
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They used to call the party out of power “the loyal opposition” and they dealt with it. No more. The Left has become unhinged. They rioted in the streets. They manufactured “resistance”. They …
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12/31/19
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It was good news for Griffiss International Airport when the Board of County Legislators approved a lease with the young aircraft maintenance firm of Strategic Global Aviation for five years for much …
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12/28/19
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There’s a reason why one particular fruitcake has endured for 141 years in Tecumseh, Michigan, and it’s probably not because the loaf was just too darned delicious to eat. The fruitcake baked by …
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12/26/19
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When the fun is over, and the holiday gifts displayed, yule revelers can do a good turn for the environment by recycling those piles and piles of gift wrapping that lie under the Christmas tree. The …
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12/19/19
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi is in an impossible position. He either has to vote for the absurd impeachment charges or go against the House Democrat leadership he needs to work with to be effective. …
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12/17/19
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