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In Our Opinion

Police Reforms Remain Necessary, But Don’t Make Knee-Jerk Changes Either

We have a lot of good, honest, hard-working men and women serving our region’s communities as police officers. Headlines from across the nation frequently remind us of the challenges bad cops pose to communities — and to good cops. And it is clear that reforms are needed. But the ...

New York Is In For Rough Ride With The Seneca Nation Over Interstate 90

Driving upon Interstate 90 near Exit 58 at Silver Creek, it is hard for motorists to miss a sign that states they have entered Seneca Nation of Indians territory. That same billboard also notes a cost for New York state: $675 million for use of the land. Last month, the Nation won an ...

Locals Business Owners Shouldn’t Pay For State’s Mistakes On Dispensaries

Regardless of one’s feeling about the legal use and sale of marijuana, we should all be able to agree that the state’s inability to craft decent legislation, rules and regulations for its nascent marijuana industry could hurt local businesses. Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Gary ...

City Resident Goes Above And Beyond Creating Permanent Alexis Hughan Memorial

The makeshift memorial that sprung up quickly after 16-year-old Alexis Hughan was killed by a tractor-trailer more than a year ago was a beautifully spontaneous outpouring of support for Hughan’s family. But something more lasting was still needed. Thumbs up, then, to city resident ...

Vietnam Vets Teach A Hard Lesson – Don’t Disrespect Those Who Fought For Us

What a difference 50 years makes. American troops who fought during the Vietnam War era were looked upon by some as the enemy. These individuals, who faced chemical warfare at ground levels, battled on a regular basis in dangerous, jungle-like conditions. Last week, they were saluted during a ...