I realize that Democrats are scarcer (and I guess scarier) than T-Rexs in this area, but we are just as concerned over the president’s shutdown as are Republicans. I received an eblast from our Congressman (Tom Reed)’s office with regard to the shutdown, and I’d like to share my response ...

To The Reader’s Forum: As a constituent of New York Senate District 57, I’ve seen Senator Cathy Young in action many times over the years. Her dedication towards veterans is unparalleled and commendable. As a member of a public employees’ union, I’ve watched her vote many times to ...

To The Reader’s Forum: In response to Norman Green’s article (Dec. 30) on potential changes to the voting process, I’d settle for a ballot I can read and a tabulating system you can be fairly sure is accurate. As my vision declines, it’s becoming more and more difficult to fill in ...

To The Reader’s Forum: 2019 is a time to look backward and forward. 2017 brought Donald Trump, Twitter, the DOJ/Mueller investigation, fractures in alliances, and “national division” front and center. 2018 brought massive tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy combined with a roller ...

To The Reader’s Forum: We don’t need any more studies by “scientists.” We need to listen to the scientists that have spoken. We know what is causing the lake’s problems. Now we need to unite in solving the problems. We need herbicide treatment, weed cutting and skimming and reduced ...

To The Reader’s Forum: As the year comes to a conclusion so does my term as your Mayor, I wanted to say thank you to each and every person in our village. My 25 years serving our community have been very rewarding and it was all done for the good of the community. But it was the support ...