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Opinion

Best To Say No To BESS

Local Commentaries

Given the amount of information available from around the world proving how economically destructive Wind/Solar/BESS energy is - it seems a bit self-defeating that NYS still pushes it. NYS politicians and citizens are either ignorant of the economics, or they don’t care because they have ...

Why Is Langworthy Celebrating Trump’s First 100 Days?

Local Commentaries

Dear Mr. Langworthy, I read your April 29 newsletter celebrating President Trump’s first 100 days in office with equal parts astonishment and rage. Since you have isolated yourself from your constituents, refuse to stand before them defending your actions (and inactions) and instead spin ...

Courageous Parishioners Just Might Prevail

Local Commentaries

On seven previous occasions over the course of the previous century, six familiar Latin words have come forth in Vatican City. In 1939, 1958, 1963, 1978 twice, 2005, and 2013. They follow white smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and, beginning in 2005, the ringing of the bells in ...

Rising Food Prices Are Tough To Digest

Editor's Corner

One of New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s latest reports is enough to cause plenty of aches — to the wallet and stomach. Last week, his office released a report on the rapidly rising cost consumers are battling at the grocery stores. Though the numbers centered on the New York ...

Mundane County Resolution Shows Why Discovery Reform Is Needed

In Our Opinion

Before Jason Schmidt had been elected Chautauqua County’s District Attorney, he didn’t think he needed changes to bail reform and discovery laws. He was just going to deal with them, he told The Post-Journal and OBSERVER during a candidate debate before he was elected. Then, he quickly ...

Eventually The Hitchhiker Will Land In Chautauqua County

In Our Opinion

It was good news last week when the state DEC told The Post-Journal that the spotted lanternfly found at Hogan’s Hut recently was likely a hitchhiker that found its way here. Unfortunately, we all know it’s going to be a brief reprieve. Eventually, this unwanted hitchhiker is going to ...