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Opinion

Complaints About Homeless Street Outreach Are Concerning

In Our Opinion

Over the past few years, one of the constant issues expressed by both the homeless and by advocates is the lack of street outreach to the homeless. That complaint came up again in November during the county Homeless Coalition meeting. Amanda Straight, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. housing ...

Lake Groups Must Show Cohesiveness Of Their Efforts

In Our Opinion

The Lakewood Village Board has declined - again - to support the Chautauqua Lake Management Plan written by Dr. Rob Richardson of North Carolina State University. At this point, no one should hold out any hope of the North Carolina State University plan, no matter Richardson’s ...

Seasonal Church Visit That Was A Gift

Local Commentaries

Dear Richard and I were in Niagara-on-the-Lake on Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend. We had matinee tickets for “White Christmas”, the holiday musical, on stage. When I bought the deep discount tickets, I thought it would be a great way to jump into the mood of the holiday season. We ...

It’s All About Faith

Local Commentaries

As we come to the end of the third week (or six months, if you started in July) of this Christmas Season, and the near end of the Celebration of the eight nights of Hanukkah, and the upcoming arrival of Kwanzaa, many can reflect on the meanings of these special days, weeks, and seasons. During ...

The Truth Behind Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Local Commentaries

It’s the season of “sleep in heavenly peace,” which to me has always meant finishing the dishes, leaving the stove light on, locking the doors, and listening to the winter wind as I fall asleep in flannels. Sleep is life’s great escape—a reward for getting through the day, especially ...

Democrats Are Raising Energy Prices

Local Commentaries

New Yorkers pay some of the highest energy prices in the nation. Mandates, surcharges, restrictions and regulatory decisions enshrined into law are the reason why energy prices in New York are less affordable than elsewhere. These high energy prices make it harder to live and work in New York. ...