Thoughtful analysts suggested that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Second Amendment last month was not the “last word” on Americans’ right to keep and bear arms. This week, Washington, D.C. » Full Story

You probably don’t remember the last time you saw headlines reporting an oil spill that threatened beaches in the United States. Neither do we. » Full Story

Aviation safety should be a nonpartisan concern in Washington, D.C. — and, at least in Congress, that apparently is the case. » Full Story

For some time, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration was not complying with federal law requiring that coal mines be inspected periodically. » Full Story

“Customer service, dependability and trust” are words Del Negro Pharmacy owner Tom Wojciechowski has used to describe the reasons people do business with his 70-year-old Gloversville pharmacy. » Full Story

CHEERS — To Bob and Deb Landrio. This Johnstown couple is a fine representation of people in our area who possess gifts and talents, use them and then give back to the community through them. » Full Story

We’ve seen a lot of fireworks this month. Many were sponsored by organizations and municipalities around the Fourth of July. » Full Story

Public assistance serves an important purpose, helping people who are out of work to get back on their feet. » Full Story

We doubt that former Army Pfc. Joseph Dwyer was unusual among America’s fighting men and women. » Full Story

A potentially crippling crisis is headed our way, and local citizens should prepare for it now. » Full Story