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‘Sequester’ not so bad
March 6, 2013 Federal spending cuts labeled “the sequester” will be a terrible calamity, the White House warned during the weeks before they kicked in Friday. more »»
Don’t muzzle state workers
March 4, 2013 The New York State Department of Transportation has made itself a poster child for hierarchical lockstep by forcing out Essex County engineer Mike Fayette because he talked to a reporter last year. more »»
Trail may blaze path into future
March 3, 2013 We were happy to hear Fulton County officials are pressing to finish the missing gaps in the FJ&G Rail Trail. more »»
Cheers and jeers
March 2, 2013 CHEERS — To 14. Eyes and ears should be on those involved with merging two school districts into one. The Oppenheim-Ephratah and St. more »»
‘Obamacare’ should go
March 1, 2013 Calls for repeal of “Obamacare,” the president’s health care program, seemed to fade away after President Barack Obama was re-elected in November. more »»
Let surcharge disappear
February 28, 2013 The Fulton Montgomery County Regional Chamber of Commerce is watching out for business, industry and commerce — because without a healthy economy, few prosper. more »»
MAD idea required
February 27, 2013 During the Cold War, the peace was assured by fear of the accepted concept of MAD — Mutually Assured Destruction by nuclear weapon. more »»
Proposal may spark interest
February 26, 2013 Many volunteer fire departments in the state are confronted with declining membership, and our area is no exception. more »»
Wrestling on its back
February 25, 2013 Wrestling hasn’t been pinned yet, but with dwindling participants and a takedown from the International Olympic Committee, the sport is counting the ceiling lights. more »»
Flood control a state concern
February 24, 2013 At long last, it appears the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s money woes will come to an end. more »»
Cheers and jeers
February 23, 2013 CHEERS — To an awarding winning “techie.” If you look up the term “techie” it may tell you it is a technician who is highly proficient and enthusiastic about some technical field. more »»
Keystone XL needs support
February 22, 2013 Perhaps President Barack Obama should worry more about the American people than about radical environmentalists who have bullied him during his first four years, never satisfied with his own... more »»
More rights, more freedom
February 21, 2013 If you want to make a point, tell a story. At the Black History Month program Feb. more »»
Pyrotechnics can be deadly
February 20, 2013 Music is only part of the show at many concerts these days. Unfortunately, death sometimes is on stage, too. During the weekend, people in West Warwick, R.I., observed a grim anniversary. more »»
Consider Fonda station
February 19, 2013 After more than a century of service the Fonda Volunteer Fire Department will soon shut down after the village board last week voted 4-1 to dissolve the department. more »»
Delay OK on permit idea
February 18, 2013 For the second time in as many months, the state Adirondack Park Agency postponed action on a controversial proposal that would streamline the review process for certain kinds of clear-cutting on... more »»
Be careful with spending
February 17, 2013 For a city with a $15.4 million budget, Gloversville’s $8,500 contribution to the senior center is small. more »»
Cheers and jeers
February 16, 2013 CHEERS — To a deserving recipient. We published an article in March 2011 with a headline that read, “Positively famous. more »»
District takes positive step
February 15, 2013 Since the 2011-12 school year, Gloversville High School has had a multidisciplinary team focused on helping students who are at risk of failure because of academic difficulties, poor attendance or... more »»
Saturday delivery change OK
February 14, 2013 The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to cut service on Saturdays comes as no surprise. Much has been written about the post office’s financial problems. more »» |
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