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There Is A 2 Tiered Justice System In America

To The Reader’s Forum: Mr. Thomas, you are correct. There is a 2 tiered justice system in the USA. Donald Trump has benefited from it more than anyone. No judge in his right mind would tolerate the abuse that Trump puts out from any ordinary defendant. Remember, he IS a defendant. He does not presently hold any public office. He is a defendant who has told over 30,000 documented lies just during the time he was in office. That is the height of mendacity for a government office holder. Do you not see the difference between the way Biden returned the documents as soon as he ...

It’s Up To Locals To Safeguard Their Interests In Chautauqua Lake

To The Reader’s Forum: This matter will impact all of us, particularly those fortunate enough to own property—be it a home, cottage, or trailer—along the picturesque shores of our beloved lake. For over two decades, this lake has been a cherished part of our lives. My children have grown up here, and our affection for it runs deep enough that we’ve made the decision to relocate here permanently and establish a business. However, our plans are now uncertain due to the intentions of New York State (NYS) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Some believe that ...

Why Is Our Country A Joke?

To The Reader’s Forum: Why is our country a joke as former President Trump indicated in his acceptance speech Tuesday night? Our country was created by a teeming mass of immigrants and now we are a joke! I don’t understand. I thought the Statue of Liberty reflected the values of the US. Have we lost those values and that is why we are now a joke? I am speaking of the values expressed in Emma Lazarus’s poem where she writes, “With silent lips. ‘Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send ...

Musical Fans Brimming With Anticipation And Appreciation

To The Reader’s Forum: While there were some empty seats at the Duo Recital of Aaron and Boaz Meacham, Wednesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m., at the James Prendergast Free Library, the occupied seats were brimming with anticipation and appreciation at every pause in the repertoire. The young men, Aaron and Boaz are twins and are each talented violinists and pianists. Both men took a turn at the violin and piano accompaniment and were exceptional in their showmanship. The music: Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major, Op 78, Johanne Brahams, and Violin Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op 100, Johanne ...

Homeowner Wants Information Sooner, Rather Than Later, On Lake

To The Reader’s Forum: For the past several years we have dreamed of one day retiring on Chatauqua Lake. Our dream finally came true last July, when we closed on a lake house in Busti/Lakewood. We chose this location because of Lakewood and its great community feel, and the wonderful neighborhoods. We totally invested in the area, because of what we saw. We worked with a local realtor, hired a local attorney for the closing, went on to purchase a boat from one of our local marinas, and hired and paid for a brand new dock, also from a local supplier. We even hired a local ...

Burtis Bay Chautauqua Lake in Jeopardy of becoming a SWAMP!

To The Reader’s Forum: Based on The Post-Journal article Saturday March 2, 2024, T. J. Pignataro, DEC Assistant Public Information officer declared that the Chautauqua Lake “South Basin is Likely to Become a Protected Wetlands Area” when the new 2025 rules take effect. This is unbelievable to us as our lakefront home has been in our family since 1910! Generations of our family have spent countless weekends and 4ths of July enjoying the lake for more than 100 years. In fact our new neighbors call us the “fun” people because that’s what we do there - we have picnics, we ...