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‘Iron?Lady’ was great
April 15, 2013 After some initial unpleasantness between us, Americans and Britons have enjoyed a deep friendship and an unshakeable allianc. more »»
Term limits would help
April 14, 2013 It’s no secret New York state government has a problem with corruption. more »»
Cheers and jeers
April 13, 2013 JEERS — To unanswered questions. Kathy Dougherty’s decision to resign as interim principal of Park Terrace Elementary School in Gloversville should raise some questions in people’s minds. more »»
Consider ‘check’ rule
April 12, 2013 For a few days, there was speculation Mingo County, W.Va., Sheriff Eugene Crum was murdered recently because of his crackdown on illegal drug activity. more »»
Idea can help cities, villages
April 11, 2013 Our villages and cities need people who care enough to invest in, and maintain, their properties. more »»
Give grade-level grouping plan a chance
April 10, 2013 The transition to the recently adopted grade-level grouping plan in Johnstown for its elementary schools may be difficult for residents, but we encourage everyone to approach the plan with an open... more »»
Avoid war with N. Korea
April 9, 2013 Secretary of State John Kerry has said North Korea’s new round of saber rattling and threats to step up its nuclear weapons and missile programs are unacceptable. He has added the U.S. more »»
Law’s cost unknown
April 8, 2013 It may seem to some Americans that new revelations of what “Obamacare” — the national health care takeover law — will cost have become a regular feature of news reports. more »»
Loosen limits on chickens
April 7, 2013 They may ruffle some feathers, but Gloversville officials should consider changing how the city code treats chickens. more »»
Cheers and jeers
April 6, 2013 CHEERS — To healthy kids, and to the adults who lead them in that direction. more »»
Road threats still plentiful
April 5, 2013 A look at the forecast shows spring may finally be here to stay, so area motorists can relax a little behind the wheel, right? Not exactly. more »»
Fire safety worth effort
April 4, 2013 A couple of recent fires provided us with a tragic reminder about how important fire safety is, especially when it comes to children. more »»
Economy still not pretty
April 3, 2013 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke issued a not-so-gentle reminder recently in explaining the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to stand pat, again, on artificially very low interest rate. more »»
Join the neighborhood watch
April 2, 2013 After reports of gunshots and a stabbing rippled through Gloversville in August 2011, residents united and crowded City Hall for neighborhood watch meetings. That was nearly two years ago. more »»
Budget fails to cut deficit
April 1, 2013 Well, it wasn’t worth the wait. The budget approved March 23 by the U.S. Senate, that is. Under Democratic control, the Senate had not approved a budget in four year. more »»
Stop fighting for secrecy
March 31, 2013 The Fulton?County Economic Development?Corp. is a public agency. State officials and others who understand what the organization does and how it operates agree on that. more »»
Cheers and jeers
March 30, 2013 CHEERS — To overdue action. Gloversville Fire Chief Beth Whitman-Putnam has been given the green light to seek bids for a ladder truck. more »»
Move funds for airports
March 29, 2013 U.S. more »»
Obey spirit of tax cap
March 28, 2013 The state’s alleged “2 percent” tax-levy cap has, for the most part, failed to live up to its name. more »»
Get priorities in order
March 27, 2013 If the proposed state budget reveals anything about our legislators, it’s that they have trouble prioritizing how to spend money. They certainly don’t have trouble spending money. more »» |
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