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Reader Says Cuomo Has Advanced Reforms

To The Reader’s Forum: The Post-Journal writes that government should stop throwing money at schools to solve our education challenges. I couldn’t agree more, which is why I am proud that Governor Cuomo has advanced some of the most significant reforms in generations to spend taxpayer dollars wisely and effectively. First, Governor Cuomo has ensured that State spending goes toward the districts that need it most. While we invest the most in the nation into our young people - including an increase of a billion dollars this year - advocates will still say it’s not enough. But ...

Local TEA Party Remains Active Group

To The Reader’s Forum: In 2009 grass roots groups all over the country started what would become the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party movement. These nonprofit groups have been dedicated to promoting the principles of individual freedom, economic freedom, smaller government, less spending, and a debt free future for America. We’ve had monthly meetings, rallies and demonstrations large and small in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and in local communities. Even when our gatherings have numbered in the many thousands of people, we have left the event areas picked up of ...

Guernsey Hollow Thanks Supporters

To The Reader’s Forum: Many thanks to all those who supported our recent Guernsey Hollow Cemetery fundraiser held at the Horse Shoe Inn in Onoville, N.Y. on Saturday March 10, 2019. Thanks to community support this years event was once again very successful! Many thanks to the folks at the Horse Shoe Inn for hosting this event! Gary M. Olson, Ashville, president Guernsey Hollow Cemetery Restoration Committee

Reader Supports Efforts Of The CLP

To The Reader’s Forum: Obvious by the number of news articles and Letters to the Editor the weed issues effecting Chautauqua Lake have finally hit home with regularity. Thanks to everyone for finally bringing the issue to the forefront. Hopefully it will result in action! I read with interest the letter from Mary Hutchings in Fluvanna! It’s not news to many of us that the CLA in a way has been running a subscription program for years! Call their office with a service request and the first thing they do is check if you’ve donated. That in itself is not the most disturbing ...

Class Of 2019 Thanks Community For Support

To The Reader’s Forum: The JHS Class of 2019 would like to thank the community for helping make our pasta dinner so successful! Thank you to the Elks Club for allowing us to use their club for the event. Thank you to Brigiotta’s, Red Lobster, Wegman’s and Davidson’s Restaurant for your help and donations. Finally, thank you to the public for coming out to the dinner! We will be able to make a nice donation to the Child Advocacy Program due to your generosity! Sincerely, Allison Stockwell Jamestown Jamestown High School Class of 2019 co-president pasta dinner ...

The Mueller Report Should Be Public

To The Reader’s Forum: On Sunday, March 24th, the U.S. Attorney General’s Office issued a letter to congress about the Mueller report. U.S. Attorney General, William Barr, concluded that evidence of obstruction of justice was insufficient to charge the President of the United States. Special Counsel Robert Mueller, according to Barr’s letter, did not make a prosecutorial judgment. In fact, the Special Counsel said in his report, “While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.” Since the Justice Department is not ...