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Thoughts on what is in a name

3 days ago

What’s in a name? Few, if any, remember why Harvey E. Alter had an elementary school named after him. Now it’s just a building on Thomas St. where oldsters recall once was a building that served …

Singer didn’t help his cause

Wednesday, March 13

Grammy-winning artist R. Kelly came unglued in an interview that was slated to air on “CBS This Morning.” The interview was his first since being charged with sexual abuse last month. Kelly also …

Shriners come to the rescue

Tuesday, March 12

The thief who made off with a 3-year-old’s prosthetic leg in Illinois deserves all the scorn society can heap on him or her. Chances are the person had no idea what was inside the backpack that the …

On Mardi Gras and recycling the fun

Saturday, March 9

Mardi Gras season is over, and we are now in the more solemn religious season of Lent. Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday, with its parades and colorful costumes, always generates a fair amount of …

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Letters

- Writer: ‘Terrible’ decision to remove Ava Dorfman’s name from senior center
  
  4 days ago
  
  I was very concerned after hearing about the decision that was made by the Board of Directors of the Ava Dorfman Senior Center. I sent a letter …
- Volunteer drivers are needed by Office of the Aging
  
  5 days ago
  
  I am a 90-year-old widow who has to use the Office of the Aging for rides to doctor offices and lab work. I recently called for a ride and found …
- Rome needs to lure retail businesses
  
  Friday, March 8
  
  “Our economy is always changing,” was stated by County Executive Anthony Picente in his State of the County address. Once again the focus is …
- Many thanks to fire and police departments during recent blaze
  
  Wednesday, March 6
  
  We recently witnessed a horrific fire disaster in the core of our community. Multiple businesses; a veteran’s home, went up in flames. We, …
- What’s wrong with this picture?
  
  Saturday, March 2
  
  Recently the New York Democratic legislature along with the blessings of our Democratic governor voted to allow the killing of babies and then …
- Writer has questions about Oriskany firehouse project
  
  Friday, March 1
  
  I’m a longtime resident of this little village called Oriskany, New York. Been here for 60 years and have seen a lot of things happen in this …
- Is a new YMCA needed?
  
  Saturday, February 16
  
  There are many who are questioning the need to build a whole new YMCA rather than upgrading the current building. The most prevalent answer to …
- Cuomo wrong on new abortion law
  
  Tuesday, February 5
  
  Gov Andrew Cuomo shrugged off criticism from Roman Catholic leaders about excommunication from the church due to his support of the new abortion …
- Do we have a border problem?
  
  Saturday, February 2
  
  I agree that we do have a border problem. But that problem should not be fixed with a wall. It needs to be fixed by spending what it takes to …
- Bipartisan effort fights Alzheimer’s disease
  
  Tuesday, January 29
  
  By working together in a bipartisan manner, members of the Senate and House of Representatives united to pass The Building Our Largest Dementia …

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Points of Pride

Keeping student music in tune

Yesterday at 4:00 PM

For years, the school district’s music program has been a bright star in the community. But every so often even a bright star needs some help to stay that way. The music department has been seeking …

Another effort with a lot of heart

Monday, March 11

Once again, the citizens of our region have displayed great generosity for a worthy cause. The 45th America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk of the Mohawk Valley raised $967,747 from nearly 5,000 …

Saluting the ski patrol

Monday, March 4

As winter draws to a close, there’s always a special event at Woods Valley ski center that revives our spirits and is for a good cause. This year, the 27th Annual Family Fun Day and Chicken …

Show spotlights Central Adirondack arts

Monday, February 25

OLD FORGE — View Arts Center, 3273 Route 28, is, as its website points out, “dedicated to inspiring the lives of individuals visiting or residing in this magnificent natural area. It also serves …

Popular band nominated for Syracuse award

Monday, February 18

A musical tip of the hat goes today to Verona-based Fritz’s Polka Band. The popular performers have been nominated for a Syracuse-Area Music Award (SAMMY). Fritz’s Polka Band’s 2018 recording …

Programs that can change your world

Monday, February 11

The mission of Close Up is to inform, inspire and empower young people to exercise the rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. That’s according to the Close Up website at …

Standout works from young artists

Monday, February 4

According to its website (artandwriting.org), since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities …

Two breweries that excel

Monday, January 28

Congratulations to two area breweries that were recently recognized by beer and brewery review website Greatbeernow.com, according to website officials. One is a venerable Utica institution and the …

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Today in history — March 18, 2019

Yesterday at 4:00 PM

Today is Monday, March 18, the 77th day of 2019. There are 288 days left in the year. Today in History On March 18, 1965, the first spacewalk took place as Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov went outside …

Today in History — March 16, 2019

3 days ago

Today is Saturday, March 16, the 75th day of 2019. There are 290 days left in the year. Today in History On March 16, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew reached the …