The price of free speech
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
This country, once called the melting pot of the world, was known for taking in immigrants from all corners of the Earth and merging their cultures into ours to create a patchwork democracy.
Rough road video a winner
Town of Newcomb officials are cautiously optimistic that their attempt to shame New York state into fixing Route 28N earlier than planned has succeeded in getting the Department of Transportation’s attention.
Canada’s border policy should be revisited
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, they can cost us money, a job, or even earn us time in jail.
Holy Days still relevant
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
There seems to be so much head shaking craziness all around us these days.
Gag order doesn’t serve the public good
This last Friday, Mark Streb, an aide of Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited the Warren County Board of Supervisors to present a proclamation honoring Warren County on the 200th anniversary of its founding.
Optimism is a gift
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I worry at times about using this column too often to complain about a variety of topics that, seem to me, have our country going in the wrong direction.
A chance to be heard
The state of New York and Gov. Andrew Cuomo could take a lesson from the Essex County Board of Supervisors regarding how to pass legislation.
Leadership starts at the top
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I’m not a CPA, accountant or lawyer. I have no degree in political science or economics. I’m a high school grad with a couple years of college.
Nicaraguan effort laudable
To better understand the severe poverty and unspeakable living conditions Nicaraguans endure every day, a couple from California decided last June to move there and live off $2 a day like 80 percent of Nicaragua does.
Service above self
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
Is it a phrase that just sounds good, or is it how we live our lives?
APA: Help me help you
Editorial
It’s not often the Adirondack Park Agency gets good press. Let this be one of those few times.
The Sequester Quest
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
It’s appropriate that I draft this column flying at 10,000 feet while crossing this beautiful country of ours, on a quick overnight trip to Las Vegas for a publishers’ meeting.
Valentine Hit Parade a triumphant end to ACOC building fund campaign
Guest Editorial
Romance was definitely in the air at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek on Feb. 9.
Relocating Otis Lane Bridge not worth the investment
The eight-year fight to replace the aged Otis bridge, carrying Otis Lane over the Boquet River just south of Elizabethtown, is finally nearing an end.
A night on the town in Plattsburgh
Last Saturday, my fiance and I decided it was time to take a break from our busy schedules and enjoy a night out.
