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 […]
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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, […]
Publisher’s Corner: Citizens are right to be suspicious of the political process
If there is one thing I am worried about, it’s the possibility that Donald Trump will once again be “elected” president of the United States. The man is a tyrant. The January 6th Committee has shown without a doubt that Trump doesn’t play fair and is willing to cheat. […]
President, Congress get dismal approval ratings heading into midterm elections
One and a half years into his first term, Americans are giving President Joe Biden a negative 31 – 60 percent job approval rating, the lowest score of his presidency, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll of adults released July 20. Republicans (94 – 2 percent) and independents (67 […]
Publisher’s Corner: Let’s hope our grandkids don’t have to face the challenges of today
My granddaughter, Hana, just celebrated her fifth birthday. Can you remember when you were five? This turned out to be a great birthday party. Lots of people came and we all went swimming and it was wonderful to see parents and children of all ages speaking and interacting with one […]
New media campaign makes it clear abortions will be legal and accessible in New York
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health today announced a public education campaign to make it clear abortions will remains legal and accessible in New York. The statewide campaign includes advertising across various media and a new […]