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I don’t know about you, but I remember an era, not that long ago, when books were banned. We were forced to find secretive ways to read books like “Catcher in the Rye” and …
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2/15/22
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WASHINGTON - Whose rights matter? As the Supreme Court grapples with when to intervene in an ongoing case and when to hold back, it slings around a lot of impartial-sounding legal jargon: …
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Ruth Marcus
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2/15/22
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The Virginia election of Republican Glenn Youngkin and Winsome Sears as governor and lieutenant governor, respectively, provides a great opportunity for the GOP if they will seize the …
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Cal Thomas
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2/15/22
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Today is Tuesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2022. There are 319 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On Feb. 15, 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a bill allowing female …
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2/15/22
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Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the one you love. Feb. 14 is traditionally a day to give roses, cards and boxes of chocolate to spouses, sweethearts or close friends. The day is named for a …
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2/12/22
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On Feb. 1 the Rome Planning Board met at City Hall to discuss a new subdivision. Due to COVID restrictions, the building was closed to the public. The people from Seaboard Solar Co. who want to build …
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2/11/22
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The City of Oneida wants to charge landlords $150 for inspections on their rental units, possibly cutting the cost to $75. There should be no cost. Our property taxes are staggering. There should be …
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2/10/22
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I am writing you today to express my growing dismay over how little the United States Senate and House of Representatives accomplished in 2021. My primary concern is the shameful disregard our …
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2/8/22
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The nearly foot of snow that greeted Rome residents when they awoke Friday morning may have been unwelcome for many — but it was not an unwelcome surprise. Forecasters with the National Weather …
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2/5/22
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I support it because it is comprehensive. It covers medical, dental, vision, hearing, and mental health care. I support it because it provides long-term care and support services. I support it …
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2/4/22
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Deaths on American roads had been falling since the 1970s, but that trend reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the U.S. Department of Transportation has set a new goal: zero traffic …
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2/3/22
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BOONVILLE — We heard some good news recently coming out of Boonville with the new ownership of the landmark Hulbert House saying that applications are being accepted for furnished efficiencies and …
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2/2/22
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With all the recent conservative hype about banning the teaching of “Critical Race Theory,” preventing the teaching of “any subject that could distress a student about the role of their …
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2/1/22
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If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it’s a robocall. If you’re getting a lot of robocalls trying to sell you something, odds are the calls are illegal. …
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1/29/22
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Over the past five years the use of epoxy resin has increased, creating an exorbitant amount of waste going into our planet and posing health risks. Epoxy resin is a durable substance that can be …
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1/28/22
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The Old Erie Canal is in desperate need of cleanup and repair. As the bicentennial of the canal is upon us, we should consider the opportunity to restore it. A cleaner canal would attract tourists, …
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1/27/22
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Across the country there has been a realization that it may be time to take another look at historical markers — those little signs we see dotting the landscape with a paragraph or two explaining …
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1/26/22
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One of Rome’s most dedicated public servants throughout the years, Police Chief Kevin Beach, is retiring from office. As Rome’s first ward councilman, I have worked professionally with Chief …
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1/25/22
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It’s been a long time since we’ve had good news in the battle against the COVID-19 virus, but Friday’s numbers from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office are welcome. The latest statistics say that for …
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1/22/22
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The month is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking, otherwise known as modern slavery. The FBI has identified 14 …
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1/21/22
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