Here’s a look at opinion content published Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 31: Saturday, Oct. 30 Suzi Oppenheimer: Endorsement In the race for the 37th state Senate district seat, we endorse Democratic incumbent Suzi Oppenheimer, who is challenged by Republican Bob Cohen. We write: … [In 2008,] Oppenheimer won… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published Tuesday, Oct. 12 and today, Wednesday, Oct. 13. Tuesday, Oct. 12 Carl Paladino: Editorial The Republican candidate for governor’s anti-gay remarks to a group of Brooklyn rabbis on Sunday were unacceptable, we write. Given recent events — including the death of Rutgers University… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Oct. 7: Brewster’s Old Town Hall theater: Editorial We encourage Brewster voters to approve a $3.8 million bond to renovate the Old Town Hall on Election Day. We write: … The Old Town Hall, which used to house town offices on the… Read More →
Good afternoon. Here’s a look at opinion content published since Friday, Oct. 1: Friday, Oct. 1 Sept. 11 responders: Editorial We comment on news that the House passed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. We write: The thousands of rescue workers who rushed to the fallen World Trade… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 30: Dog licenses: Editorial We comment on recent news that the state Department of Agriculture and Markets will cease its dog-licensure program on Jan. 1. We write: When big government cuts costs, it doesn’t always lead to overall savings. Sometimes cost-cutting… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 29: Gun laws: Editorial We comment on a study released recently by Mayors Against Illegal Guns that “draws a bead on states with slack gun laws and shows how those measures can translate into gun crimes.” We write: … The research… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published Saturday, Sept. 18, Sunday, Sept. 19 and today, Monday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 18 Two writers shared their perspectives on whether on not the Federal Communications Commission should reject a plan for internet regulation advanced by Google and Verizon and impose net neutrality…. Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Friday, Sept. 17: Harrison police: Editorial We comment on news that Harrison Police Officer William Duffelmeyer has taken nearly $25,000 in courses at Manhattanville College, taking advantage of a clause in the town’s contract with the police department. We write: Should taxpayers… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Thursday, Sept. 16: Paladino: Editorial The Republican Party’s nomination of Buffalo developer Carl Paladino in Tuesday’s primary vote is both an embarrassment and a disservice to those who hoped for a revival of two-party politics in Albany, we conclude. We write: …... Read More →
Carl Paladino, the Republican candidate for governor, talked about his candidacy in a June Editorial Spotlight interview. Paladino, a Buffalo developer who defeated Rick Lazio in Tuesday primary, is also running on the Reform Party line. He will face state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo in November’s general election. In June,... Read More →