It’s good that President Donald Trump is finally figuring out that facts matter and responding to the COVID-19 crisis in a rational way. This gives me hope for the future of his presidency. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The COVID-19 pandemic is a critical public health issue generating proportionate government response due to the nature of the spread of the virus. Read More ⇒
Being able to analyze pertinent information related to the COVID-19 pandemic in New York depends upon the county in which people live. Read More ⇒
My editor groaned when I told her the subject of this column. In a moment, you’ll be groaning, too. Read More ⇒
I believe the phrase goes as the going gets tough, the tough get going. Our member of Congress, Elise Stefanik, has certainly been going these past few weeks. As she works to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our area, Elise has been speaking to local media in multiple interviews a… Read More ⇒
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE — Look, I know it’s hard to do when the coronavirus is coming after us, but stand up and cheer. Read More ⇒
It would be easy to fixate on all the bad news we’re confronting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
As a small-business owner, I want to commend U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik on her work with the $2 trillion stimulus package, which will without a doubt provide economic relief to our local economy. Read More ⇒
The last few weeks have seen a lot of changes as we all work to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting our world. While politics is of little concern at a time like this, I recently announced that as a result of the necessity for social distancing I have canceled all in-p… Read More ⇒
TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE — You’re still reeling from how botched the federal government’s response to COVID-19 has been. You won’t believe how messed up the census is. Read More ⇒
FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — In February — a lifetime ago — columnist David Brooks declared the nuclear family “a mistake” in a much debated piece for The Atlantic. Read More ⇒
Helping companies stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic was the goal of an economic stimulus plan enacted into law last week by federal legislators. Read More ⇒
It’s times like these we should think about the valuable and vital services many people take for granted and recognize the incredible sacrifices and value of the workers who provide them. Read More ⇒
My book “Flypaper” is about a pandemic that starts in China and sweeps across the world. It came out in 2014. I’m not the only one who has written about this possibility. Stephen King wrote a book about a pandemic that was published in 1979. And then there was Albert Camus who wrote “The Pla… Read More ⇒
There’s never a good time to allow companies to pollute the ground, waterways and air. Read More ⇒
When I saw the headline of the letter to the editor in the March 28 newspaper (“Trump and supporters bear blame for crisis”), I threw the paper down in disgust but then decided to go ahead and read it. Read More ⇒
EVANS MILLS — The news lately and understandably has been focused on one word: coronavirus. COVID-19 is a viral pandemic affecting the whole world and causing emergency medical crises as never before. Read More ⇒
The following editorial appeared in the Seattle Times on March 29: Read More ⇒
Providing everyone throughout the state with sufficient electricity is crucial at all times. Read More ⇒
Dear Cynthia Graham: In response to your letter to the editor published March 28 (“Trump and supporters bear blame for crisis”), you asked where I stand. I stand with the 63 percent in Jefferson County who did not vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016. The silent majority, if you will. Read More ⇒
The date at the top of the page today is April 1. It is the beginning of a new month, a month that we anticipate will be filled with the marvelous signs of springtime and hope. Read More ⇒
President Donald Trump’s inclinations to behave like a spoiled brat have long been known. Read More ⇒
There is a global pandemic, and the stress we are under with concerns for our physical and economic health can be overwhelming. It’s hard not to dwell on the fear inherent in this situation, but we can try. Read More ⇒
GEORGETOWN, Texas (Tribune News Service) — At some point — certainly not by Easter and maybe not by Easter 2021 — we will have enough space to look back and consider what we learned from the coronavirus crisis. Read More ⇒
The team at the Greater-Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce continues to work for not only our members, but the entire business community, during these trying times. Each of our employees are working remotely to ensure we are keeping businesses connected and informed. We have been on… Read More ⇒
These uncertain times have inspired many acts of kindness and generosity among family, friends and neighbors, particularly toward the elderly, a group considered high-risk for coronavirus complications. Read More ⇒
When Rev. Jay Vorhees, pastor of City Road Chapel just outside Nashville, Tenn., saw dozens of people in his community laid off as restaurants and bars were forced to close because of COVID-19, he started a fund to buy grocery store gift cards to help them get through the crisis. Read More ⇒
Watertown — It’s likely that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo won’t include me on his Christmas card list later this year. Read More ⇒
What the United States gained in the Battle of Iwo Jima was significant. Read More ⇒
As most of you are aware, COVID-19 is a new virus that has been declared a pandemic, which means it is widespread. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Here we sit on the precipice of the unknown. Up here in the north country, we are in the lull before the COVID-19 storm. Read More ⇒
Like many other popular events in Northern New York this month, the 17th annual Polaris SNIRT Poker Run had to be delayed due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
The COVID-19 disease is testing our ability to function collectively as a nation. Individuals must look after their own health as well as the health of others. Gov. Cuomo is doing a superb job of looking out for the welfare of our citizens as well as working with Democratic Gov. Lamont of Co… Read More ⇒
Let’s hope one major problem doesn’t lead to another. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — I just got back from dinner at a friend’s house in these times of no restaurants and limited social interaction. Read More ⇒
FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — Remember that iconic BBC interview of professor Robert E. Kelly on Skype from his home office? He was trying to speak soberly about the political upheaval in South Korea when his toddler-aged daughter burst in, followed by his infant son in a rollin… Read More ⇒
Dear employers, you can help prevent colorectal cancer. Read More ⇒
KINGSTON, Ontario, Canada — In the past, I have often written in this newspaper’s pages (and in the Kingston Whig-Standard on my side of the border) of the historic importance of the inspiring visit to our joint area by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938. Read More ⇒
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, there have been numerous stories of individuals going above and beyond to help others. Read More ⇒
I wonder if Jerry Moore (“Cuomo may be doing more harm than good,” March 22) ever reads his own newspaper (or any news at all). If he did, he would read that Gov. Cuomo is not the only government official who has seen the real and urgent need for serious public health measures at this time o… Read More ⇒
Is having a chip on your shoulder good, bad or maybe both? Read More ⇒
On March 16, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order delaying village elections throughout New York scheduled for two days later until April 28 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ⇒
WASHINGTON — As public funding for higher education has declined, institutions such as SUNY have begun to heavily rely on graduate students to teach much of its coursework. It also has dramatically increased the fees they impose on graduate students, many for the sake of giving them “access”… Read More ⇒
A few years ago, my friend Ruth told me about a website from Cornell University where we can watch nesting red-tailed hawks. Read More ⇒
We could really use Perry Mason to resolve the courtroom drama that’s persisted in the city of Watertown for the past several years. Read More ⇒
Since school closures swept the north country last week as a result of the nationwide coronavirus pandemic, many parents have spent hours scrambling to find websites and other educational resources for their children. Read More ⇒
Right now, the world as we know it has changed overnight. As we navigate this uncharted territory together, we must remember that we are not alone. During these challenging times, the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce will continue to serve our community with pride, standin… Read More ⇒
Watertown — As I write this column Saturday afternoon, we’ve somehow managed to avoid having martial law declared by the autocrat in Albany. Read More ⇒
Saturday night, I ordered takeout from my favorite Chinese place. I did this as a gesture of solidarity after hearing that people have been avoiding Chinese restaurants because of the coronavirus pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China. Read More ⇒
By the time the urgent text message warning that the U.S. military was about to deploy soldiers across the country to enforce a nationwide quarantine landed on Pamela Chelin’s phone this week, it had already made its way to an untold number of people. Read More ⇒
