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Letters To The Editor

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 ...

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. ...

Changes Needed In Wetlands Discussion

To The Reader’s Forum: The topic of how New York State’s pending wetlands regulations revisions undertaking is going to affect the Chautauqua Lake community has become an emotional discussion topic in the community. Suppositions are being expounded upon that may or may not be real. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don’t Designate Additional Parts Of Chautauqua Lake As Wetlands

To The Reader’s Forum: This letter is in reaction to the March 2 news article stating the DEC’s apparent intent to unfairly declare parts of the south basin of Chautauqua Lake a regulated wetland. I have studied the new rule, attended the informational session, asked questions, and ...