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Tobacco can be deadly
February 19, 2013 One word — tobacco. Too many young people use it. Why? Peer pressure. I am a Mayfield Elementary School sixth-grade student. I will be going into the high school next yea. more »»
Negotiations about more than money
February 18, 2013 My name is Deven McDougall. I live in Gloversville. I have lived there all my life, for 50 years. more »»
Regretting vote for King
February 18, 2013 I’ve been blessed with four children, owned a home and when I reached my majority, I began exercising my franchise. more »»
Second Amendment’s integrity compromised
February 17, 2013 The purpose for this letter primarily is to quash the ridiculous statements made by Mr. Douglas E. Kampfer in a letter published Feb. 12, as well as to be a voice of reason. more »»
No cheering for sales tax
February 17, 2013 Yes, three cheers for the sales tax even though it’s the most regressive of taxes. more »»
Many upset with tax increase in Caroga
February 16, 2013 There comes a time in everyone’s life that one might think this is the end of everything and you have to get angry. more »»
Writer wrong about King
February 16, 2013 I am writing in response to Susan Smith’s letter to the editor that was published in The Leader-Herald on Feb. 11. more »»
Taking 2 steps backward
February 16, 2013 In reading The Leader-Herald’s Feb. 6 article about Fonda-Fultonville Central School District psychologist Michael Fraser’s sudden and unexpected dismissal, I was greatly disturbed. more »»
Editorial manufactures spending crisis
February 15, 2013 As a matter of clarification regarding some of the statements made in the editorial Feb. 8 about the national debt being a crisis: The statement that the national debt grew by $5. more »»
Try to help most students
February 15, 2013 A recent letter regarding the dismissal of the school psychologist at the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District pointed out some tragedies, including what happened at Columbine, Sandy Hook and... more »»
Golf course will be open
February 15, 2013 Recently, there was an article in the paper regarding NBT foreclosing on the Pine Brook Golf Course. The article was quite informative. more »»
County shows support for Red Cross
February 14, 2013 American Red Cross Blood Services began conducting bloodmobiles in Fulton County in 1979. The first one was in Johnstown. Gradually the towns throughout the county became involved. more »»
CEO gets ‘blood money’
February 14, 2013 In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre the gun industry was the beneficiary of a 400 percent rise in gun sales. more »»
Be aware of violence in teen relationships
February 13, 2013 February is the month which turns hearts to valentines and flowers. In some situations, it also can turn some to bruises, verbally lashing out and other means of violence. more »»
Demeaning others wrong
February 13, 2013 The front page of The Leader-Herald on Feb. 2 was very interesting indeed. more »»
Visit Winter Warmth to help program
February 12, 2013 On Thursday, the Fulton County Domestic Violence Program of the Family Counseling Center, the Cerrone Memorial Foundation and Fulton-Montgomery Community College will join with activists around the... more »»
Challenge brings visitors
February 12, 2013 The Fifth Annual Walleye Ice Fishing Challenge took place Jan. 26 on the Great Sacandaga Lake, with weigh stations in Mayfield at Lanzi’s on the Lake and at the Broadalbin Boat Launch. more »»
Guns needed for defense
February 12, 2013 As a gun owner and a person who is now suing Gov. Andrew Cuomo because of the New York Safe Act, I wish to answer a question by Neil Heslin, whose 6-year-old son, Jesse, was killed in Newtown, Conn. more »»
Mayor not listening to all city residents
February 11, 2013 This letter is a rebuttal to the accolades given to our mayor from non-residents. I am a city resident, taxpayer and voter. more »»
Schools need funds — not gap tricks
February 10, 2013 Gov. Andrew Cuomo knows. Knows that N.Y. is rising. Knows that we need more school time. But is providing less money to schools. It is called gap funding. more »» |
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