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Thoughts on AP’s misrepresentation

Yesterday at 4:00 PM

Associated Press writers Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, and Jonathan Lemire twisted a July 14 tweet from President Donald Trump to appear racist and xenophobic. They also conflated the specific group …

Don’t let kids die in hot cars

Thursday, July 11

It is that time of year, so let us all be careful and save children from an all-too-common tragedy. Dozens of children die horrible deaths during the warm months of spring, summer and early fall when …

Swimming more than just fun, it’s important life skill

Tuesday, July 9

Yesterday, on the sun-splashed and sandy shores of Delta Lake, New York State Parks Commissioner Erik Kulleseid announced the start of the state’s 7th Annual Free Learn-to-Swim Program — which …

An overlooked passenger

Friday, July 5

While Tiffani O’Brien was in a deep sleep -- apparently a really, really deep sleep -- after her flight from Quebec City to Toronto, the Air Canada crew members and cleanup personnel on her plane …

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Letters

- Resident grateful for quick pothole repairs
  
  2 days ago
  
  On July 9, I called the Rome City Yard. I talked to a very polite gentleman (sorry, I did not get his name), and told him about three rather …
- Can’t understand thefts at family’s gravesite
  
  5 days ago
  
  This letter is intended for the persons or persons who took it upon themselves to steal a wrought-iron plant stand filled with flowers and a …
- School for Deaf’s track is now off limits
  
  Friday, July 12
  
  It has come to my attention, that after decades of being open to the public for use, the track at the NYS School for the Deaf is now off limits …
- Lots of possible uses for beautiful Bellamy Park
  
  Friday, July 12
  
  Recently on a bright summer night, I visited Bellamy Park on the Erie Canal here in Rome, New York. No one else was there at the time and I gave …
- Give Dave Halpin the chance to prove his worth as mayor
  
  Wednesday, July 10
  
  On Wednesday, June 26, I had the opportunity to talk with Dave Halpin, the DemocratIc candidate for mayor. During conversation, Dave expressed …
- 202 years ago in Rome, NY
  
  Saturday, July 6
  
  The Daily Sentinel wrote about replacing the mural on the downtown building. How about a story about what happened here 202 years ago on July …
- Compare both parties in debates
  
  Wednesday, July 3
  
  The Sentinel’s opinion pieces on the Democratic debates need to be considered in comparison with the Republican debates preceding the 2016 …
- Boxing Hall of Fame thanks community
  
  Tuesday, July 2
  
  On behalf of the staff of the International Boxing Hall of Fame & Museum, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to …
- Romans lose a true sports legend
  
  Monday, July 1
  
  The Rome sports family has lost a true sports legend with the death of Coach Thomas Barry (or T-Bar as he liked to be called). He set the bar …
- Put ‘Historic Rome’ back in the spotlight
  
  Tuesday, June 25
  
  Have our city leaders lost their minds? An apartment building for the artist community, really? An apartment building to replace the parking …

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Points of Pride

200 years for Constable Hall

3 days ago

CONSTABLEVILLE — The landmark mansion known as Constable Hall is celebrating a special anniversary this year, highlighted by events this past weekend marking the passing of 200 years since the …

Wonderland for a library

Monday, July 8

We’re always on the lookout to promote activities that help some of our favorite institutions, particularly our local libraries. On the Daily Sentinel’s Entertainment page last week we spotted …

Kudos to Dippin Donuts; partnership helps sweetly celebrate student success

Monday, July 1

Congratulations to Gansevoort Elementary School fourth-grader Myiah Fowler, who got to tastefully eat her words recently in a fun and delicious way — courtesy of the local business Dippin’ …

Ending child poverty

Monday, June 24

Red Nose Day is a campaign with the mission to end child poverty by funding programs that keep children safe, healthy, and educated., according to its website (rednoseday.org). “Through the power …

Students join cancer fight

Monday, June 17

VERONA — Congratulations to the J.D. George Elementary School for its energy and enthusiasm in sponsoring tts 10th annual Mini Relay for Life, hosting nearly 60 cancer survivors in the …

We are fortunate to have MWPAI and its exhibitions

Monday, June 10

Louis Comfort Tiffany was one of America’s preeminent designers of decorative arts and interiors. Under his artistic direction and using enamels, metalwork, precious stones, wood, ceramics, and, of …

A home team advantage against cancer

Monday, June 3

As its website (relay.acsevents.org) points out, The Relay For Life movement is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. “From team …

Another look at an impressive home

Tuesday, May 28

One of the most notable architectural landmarks in our city is the historic 1858 Jervis House. Once again, public tours of the Jervis House have resumed and continue on several afternoons and …

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Yesterday at 4:00 PM

Today is Wednesday, July 17, the 198th day of 2019. There are 167 days left in the year. Today in History On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800, a Europe-bound Boeing 747, exploded and crashed off Long …

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2 days ago

Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2019. There are 168 days left in the year. Today n History On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on the first manned mission to the …