I appreciate the letter written by Mark Zehr and published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Watertown Daily Times. He expressed reticence about publicly making his opinion known, given the readership of the newspaper. We need to hear each and every one who feels their views are not respected. Read More ⇒

We write to express our concern over the rush at the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators meeting on Dec. 21 to accept the changes proposed by Sheriff Brooks J. Bigwarfe to fulfill Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order No. 203 (New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative). O… Read More ⇒

On Jan. 13, Donald Trump began his video by saying there’s an “unprecedented assault on freedom of speech.” That’s debatable. Read More ⇒

On behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, we hope that our neighbours are in good health and staying safe. Read More ⇒

I am tired of your letters that constantly attack Elise Stefanik. She was elected by the majority. Read More ⇒

Dear Rep. Elise Stefanik and all the other Republicans who voted to overturn the election: Read More ⇒

I was recently listening to a syndicated radio personality who was trying to get people to donate to a group he is promoting. The group’s purpose was to prepare for defense against assaults on their freedom of speech. Read More ⇒

So the Republican Party would like us to believe the sack of the Capitol appeared out of nowhere like a crop circle. It didn’t. Read More ⇒

Well, for the past few weeks we have seen a number of letters either asking for the resignation or at least the condemnation by the Watertown Daily Times of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik. Actually, the Times published an editorial regarding its opinion of her actions (Our View, “Fanning the flame… Read More ⇒

Speaking of Donald Trump’s supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol cuilding, ultra-conservative U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, stated: “There is no question that the president formed the mob. The president incited the mob. The president addressed the mob.” Read More ⇒

Elise Stefanik’s vote on Jan. 6 to toss out the votes of the residents of Pennsylvania was disgraceful. Voting after a riotous mob stormed the Capitol putting members and staff at risk in the hopes of keeping Donald Trump in power fortunately failed. Stefanik was complicit in that effort whe… Read More ⇒

Most of us watched in horror as the Jan. 6 events unfolded at the U.S. Capitol and wondered how any sane person can get that worked up over politics. Read More ⇒

Generations ago, our Mohawk-Iroquois ancestors were adamant about teaching the Eastern colonists the elements of representative government. We taught that all political, spiritual and social leaders were servants of the people, subject to their will and had a sworn duty to protect the rights… Read More ⇒

We would like to commend U.S. Elise Stefanik for her efforts to ensure a complete and accurate counting of electoral votes. Read More ⇒

I am not writing to tell about my feelings concerning this attack (we have had enough of that), nor am I writing to place blame (for there has been and will be enough of that). I am writing to ask what I consider to be the most important question about this attack. Read More ⇒

Lying has consequences. Read More ⇒

What occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was not a failed coup d’etat but a successful coup de theatre. Read More ⇒

Criteria for choosing our leadership (distinctly in this order): Read More ⇒

The Saratoga Friends Meeting recently wrote to our congressional representatives. Read More ⇒

I am proud to stand with U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik as she once again takes the national stage to defend our constitutional rights. Read More ⇒

A mob’s assault on our Capitol was primed by President Donald Trump’s relentless election disinformation and tweets like “Be there, will be wild,” leading to calls of “occupying” the Capitol. With thousands gathered, Trump repeated claims dismissed by dozens of American courts and directed t… Read More ⇒

In light of the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, and Elise Stefanik’s continued support of the sitting president, please rescind your endorsement of her. Her attempt to disenfranchise the majority of American voters goes against the multiple state recounts and the plethora of baseless … Read More ⇒

In some respects, President Donald Trump may have been one of the most successful presidents in recent history. As a Jefferson County Democrat, it is hard to imagine I would make these observations. His Make America Great Again slogan was used to promote an Americanism that would be more exc… Read More ⇒

I watched with horror Rep. Elise Stefanik vomit on the floor of the House the lies that contributed to the violence of Jan. 6. Read More ⇒

I am neither a registered Democrat nor Republican. The question of who is complicit in the shameful events of Jan. 6 is not a partisan issue. Read More ⇒

As a subscriber of your newspaper for more than 60 years, I am appalled at your lack of attention for the interests of your long-time readers. You cut content constantly. Read More ⇒

It is with trepidation that I write this letter as it’s clearly against what a portion of your readership believes. But I feel it must be written for there are others who need a voice in your paper as well. Read More ⇒

According to an April 2020 report, cervical cancer screening dropped nationwide by 83%. This steep decline is due to the temporary shutdown of medical offices for routine care to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, regular cervical cancer screening is essential to good health … Read More ⇒

I am appalled and in disbelief that Elise Stefanik can honestly state she does not believe that Donald Trump holds any responsibility for the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Read More ⇒

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik: Read More ⇒

As the former assistant division commander of the 10th Mountain Division from 1993 to 1996, I want to express my disgust with the positions Elise Stefanik has taken in support of Donald Trump. Read More ⇒

I am a property owner in the town of Brownville. My land is clearly and properly posted “No Trespassing.” Read More ⇒