The change of seasons is upon us. There is that moment when we realize that the long days of summer are almost over. The heat wave has passed and one swims at one’s personal discomfort. You look at the massive clouds in the sky and you realize that we will […]
Month: August 2022
Letter: New York can do more to encourage voter participation
To the editor: Early voting has started in the Congressional primary contests. Voter turnout is expected to be very light. New York state could do more to encourage more voter participation in all contested elections. I suggest that New York state does what was done during the height of the […]
Publisher’s Corner: We all know how the game is played
So who really holds the power in state government? Well, the governor and the Legislature make the rules. One can only wonder how and why these powerful forces exercise their muscles. In short, the answer is “Because they can.” Let’s just say that you are elected to one of these […]
Gov. Hochul holds 14-point lead over Zeldin three months before Election Day
With three months to go until election day, Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a 14-point lead over her Republican challenger Lee Zeldin by a margin of 53-39 percent. In other races, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer holds a 21-point lead over Republican Joe Pinion, 56-35 percent, as does State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, […]