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Opinion

Weather’s Wrath Unforgiving For County’s Grapes

Editor's Corner

WESTFIELD — Seasonal crisp conditions returned to this community near the Lake Erie shore last weekend as the summer began to wane. With the exception of scattered showers, it was a nearly perfect day to celebrate one of Chautauqua County’s great treasures: its grape crop. During the ...

The Wheels Of Justice Turn Too Slowly In New York

In Our Opinion

What happened last week on Victoria Avenue is just one example of what is frustrating many New Yorkers with their state government. For all of the statistics that state Democrats want to cite that bail reform hasn’t led to a rash of reoffenders walking the streets, there are situations ...

On This Day, Spend Time In Reflection

In Our Opinion

On this day 23 years ago, many Americans had hardly gotten settled into their workday when the day was shattered by the news that jetliners had struck both towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, another jetliner had crashed into the Pentagon and a fourth plane still was in the air ...

Local Property Owners Voice Their Opinions

In Our Opinion

We can understand residents’ concerns over a $70 million housing project at a former golf course near Dewittville. A room packed with local property owners opposed to the project made their views crystal clear during a recent presentation on the project. And while we aren’t ready to say ...

County’s Oversight Of Battery Storage Site Is Only Beginning

In Our Opinion

The sale of nearly 12 acres of vacant land in Ellicott for battery storage likely won’t see any development for a few years as required studies are completed. And that’s a good thing, because a rash of fires at three such facilities in New York last year alone raises some questions about ...

Are Callers Actually From Medicare?

Local Commentaries

Question: I have gotten numerous phone calls from individuals saying they are calling from Medicare to review my coverage. Are they really from Medicare? Answer: This is my most commonly asked question I hear from individuals I meet with. I can confidently say ‘no,’ that caller is not ...