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Reject bailout for Thruway
January 27, 2013 The Thruway Authority should be able to solve its financial problems without a bailout from state taxpayers. New York Gov. more »»
Cheers and jeers
January 26, 2013 CHEERS — To Old Man Winter. Is it cold enough for you? We’re sure you have been asked or asked others that question during this past week of subzero temperatures accompanied with wind and snow. more »»
Orders may boost safety
January 25, 2013 Americans sensitive to the chipping away of constitutional guarantees for many years are making it clear the Second Amendment is something they do not believe should be weakened. more »»
School aid plan improves
January 24, 2013 Based on feedback from educators, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s school-aid budget proposals seem to be moving in the right direction. more »»
Carbon tax a bad idea
January 23, 2013 Now that President Barack Obama has won election to his second term, he is free to pursue some of the goals he considered but backed away from due to public outcry during his first four years. more »»
Stop fighting city requests
January 22, 2013 As we follow the city’s efforts to regain control of economic development money from the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth — the parent company of the Economic Development Corp. more »»
Scare tactics fooling nation
January 21, 2013 Two years ago, President Barack Obama warned that unless he got his way from Congress with an unqualified increase in the national debt ceiling, terrible things would happen. more »»
Local gov’ts need funding
January 20, 2013 Our local elected officials have loudly and frequently complained about unfunded mandates for years. more »»
Cheers and jeers
January 19, 2013 CHEERS — To student representation. more »»
Law contains many flaws
January 18, 2013 The state’s rapid-fire passage of a gun law is over, but it left controversy in its wake. Some of the provisions are sensible, but others are questionable or wrongheaded. more »»
Law created in the dark
January 17, 2013 The new gun-control bill may have been a victory for lawmakers, but it was a defeat for those who believe in open government. more »»
Don’t ignore social realities
January 16, 2013 Hazel Bonnette, the last surviving original “homesteader” at the famed Arthurdale, W.Va., planned community, celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday. more »»
Don’t hide public information
January 15, 2013 In December, The Journal News, a Gannett-owned newspaper serving Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, published maps online that allowed people to zoom in on a neighborhood within Westchester... more »»
Spending out of control
January 14, 2013 Members of Congress who voted for tax increases approved Ja. more »»
Pursue effort to update plan
January 13, 2013 Gloversville Mayor Dayton King is right to call for an overhaul of the city’s comprehensive plan. more »»
Cheers and jeers
January 12, 2013 CHEERS — To a new historian. We will never tire of reminding readers about the importance of historians. They are dedicated to preserving local history, which helps us better understand the present. more »»
Mandates need action
January 11, 2013 We hear a lot of talk about state mandate relief, but we’re not seeing much progress. more »»
Proposals affect area
January 10, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State address Wednesday offered some ideas that should be of particular interest to people living in our area. more »»
Deal failed to cut budget
January 9, 2013 Seeming a bit surprised at the extent of their victory, a few liberal members of Congress were candid enough to admit the American people were shortchanged on New Year’s Da. more »»
Get ready for development
January 8, 2013 In 2013, we urge municipalities to set attainable goals and follow through with them. This year will bring change to our area with increased developmen. more »» |
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