Until last year with concerns about safety and the novel coronavirus pandemic, I have always enjoyed stopping at local businesses to make purchases and visit with the wonderful north country clerks. Read More ⇒
Because there’s no Cult of Cuomo, New York Attorney General Leticia James (the Democrat who reported a potential scandal) hasn’t been censured by the state party. Democrats aren’t screaming “fake news” when the Washington Post ran an analysis exposing Cuomo’s inconsistencies and supporting a… Read More ⇒
To his credit, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo provided a tremendous service for New Yorkers last year throughout the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒
I was dismayed to see that your choice for your primary front-page story for the Feb. 21 edition of the Watertown Daily Times was about the toilet farms in Potsdam. What was your thought process there? Did you feel you needed local color for the front page? Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Numerous fans across the country have cherished their memories of Tony Bennett. Read More ⇒
A court of law ruled last year that Watertown erred when it chose not to release a report it commissioned on former City Manager Richard M. Finn. Read More ⇒
In the last several weeks, President Joe Biden has reversed — or put on hold — many of the Trump administration’s immigration and border security policies. No one doubts that the new team is scouring the field, looking for other Trump administration policies and initiatives to cancel. But su… Read More ⇒
It has been my honor to serve as Canton town justice for the past three years. Nearing the end of my term, I would like to announce that I am seeking re-election and humbly request your vote this November. Read More ⇒
FORT WORTH, Texas (Tribune News Service) — When the temperature inside our 100-year-old home dropped to 44 degrees on [Feb. 15], we could see our breath. Read More ⇒
As the individual responsible for overseeing the pension system for current and former state employees, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli needs to make wise decisions when it comes to investments. Read More ⇒
Let’s try an experiment. Read More ⇒
For more than a decade, St. Lawrence County Court Judge Jerome J. Richards placed unreasonable restrictions on the pistol permits issued to firearm owners. Read More ⇒
Elise Stefanik won re-election to Congress on one of the widest margins of any race in the country. Why? Because the people of the north country know how committed she is to upstate success. They also know that she represents the views of most upstate New York residents even if it means she … Read More ⇒
The Watertown Daily Times should do its job and present the background information needed to properly judge the action taken by Gov. Andrew Cuomo requiring nursing homes to take COVID-19 patients from hospitals. Cuomo has made two statements critical to a fair judgment of the policy. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — This column has been written in response to comments made by Watertown Mayor Jeffrey Smith concerning the proposed business improvement district in downtown Watertown. Read More ⇒
Those involved in the police reform process in Jefferson County held two online meetings last week to discuss the proposed document they created and take public comments. Read More ⇒
Much has been said of late about Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s “emergency powers.” That would be the ceding of authority to govern granted a year ago by a Legislature anxious to get out of Dodge quickly during a pandemic. Read More ⇒
As many Americans have did, I watched the second impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, former president of the United States. At one point a commentator made a statement that I believe he attributed to Donald Trump Jr. during his speech on the morning of Jan. 6. Donald Jr. referred to the … Read More ⇒
Officials at Massena Central School District want to make sure every eligible student possible is taking advantage of food-assistance programs it offers. Read More ⇒
Cooking segments on televised news programs and the Cooking Channel are great fun for me. Read More ⇒
Despite the disingenuous calls to “move on” and “get over” the horrifying events of Jan. 6 at our the U.S. Capitol, we cannot — and must not — ever forget the deadly assault on our democratic process and those who helped cause it. Read More ⇒
BRUNSWICK — As we start a new Congress and welcome a new administration, the federal government has the opportunity to take new steps to address issues plaguing the military community. Read More ⇒
Social service organizations often have a difficult enough time raising the funding they need to operate when the economy is healthy. Read More ⇒
The U.S. Senate’s failure to convict Donald Trump of insurrection is no bright light for our democracy, which had been a shining example for the world. Read More ⇒
I would like to give a shout-out to U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik. From day one of this pandemic, she has focused her team on getting the help and resources needed for the health of the north country. Read More ⇒
George Zimmerman was acquitted in the killing of Trayvon Martin on a Saturday night in 2013. The next morning, I went to church wearing a hoodie. Read More ⇒
I recently read that the British burned the U.S. Capitol building in 1812 in a letter to the editor. I have also heard this mistake repeated on radio and television. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — American democracy is suffering a crisis of confidence. Read More ⇒
The plan for a group with more than 45 years of experience of providing mental hygiene services in Northern New York to operate another facility in St. Lawrence County would have tremendous benefits. Read More ⇒
The Save the River organization wants to remove trash collecting in the St. Lawrence River along Clayton. Read More ⇒
Lisa Hammond recently retired from the position of Canton town clerk. Many people may not be aware but Deputy Town Clerk Heidi Smith voiced her desire to be appointed to the position of interim town clerk once Lisa’s retirement was official. Read More ⇒
The time leading up to and since the election on Nov. 3 has been tumultuous. The role of our elected representatives has taken on a relevance more important than most any time in American history. Read More ⇒
I have been very concerned to get by wife of 42 years a COVID vaccine. Read More ⇒
When we were young and protesting, we criticized our country and at times even felt disdain for it. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — The Ogdensburg City Council — the majority and the minority, since taking their oaths in January 2020 — has not knowingly, willingly or intentionally acted to violate the charter of the city of Ogdensburg, nor will we ever allow that to occur. Read More ⇒
The business park under development in the town of Hounsfield could bring one of the largest manufacturing projects that Northern New York has seen in decades. Read More ⇒
Ian Clark praised U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s calling out President Joe Biden. Read More ⇒
Well, the question now is what other information has Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials distorted or withheld for their own benefit? How can we now believe anything they tell us? Read More ⇒
We have subscribed to this newspaper for 30 years. While we found the editorial positions more conservative than ours, we appreciated the local news and the chance to support local journalism. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Black History Month challenges all of us to learn, reflect and understand many things about the Black American experience, among them the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. This outrage, perpetrated by the U.S. Public Health Service, was not conducted for a year or even a decade — it went o… Read More ⇒
A call to mandate higher wages has once again stirred an old debate, and a government report has given both sides new fodder for their arguments. Read More ⇒
The Open Meetings Law in New York ensures that public bodies are as transparent as possible in conducting the people’s business. Read More ⇒
OGDENSBURG — International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1799 President Jason Bouchard and his uncle, retired Ogdensburg Assistant Fire Chief Ronald Bouchard, enjoy the freedom of writing near fictional versions of the events regarding the ongoing staffing dispute between the city of Og… Read More ⇒
It is no secret that residents of nursing homes in New York state have been especially hard hit by COVID-19. Read More ⇒
ALBANY — New York state’s history is also the history of newspapers and magazines, from the earliest single-page colonial broadsheets of the 1600s to trend-spotting magazines about modern life in the world’s most exciting city. Read More ⇒
It appears there’s a lower risk of a significant rise in water levels this year in Northern New York. Read More ⇒
Ogdensburg Firefighters Local 1799 is happy to welcome back two members who had been unnecessarily laid off Jan. 1by city leaders. While we are glad to see firefighters Aaron Charlton and Timothy Stevenson return to duty, we are still disappointed one of our brothers remains unemployed at th… Read More ⇒
Fair warning: This column is written by someone who doesn’t practice what he’s about to preach. Read More ⇒
As we all know, this COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do everything, including our daily living. We, at Back the Pack, have also dealt with many changes trying to run our program! We have endured and managed to get our food, pack our weekend packs and distribute them. Our members hav… Read More ⇒
The Town of Louisville is actively working on taking over the Massena Country Club and its operation starting as soon as possible. They have alluded to the fact that there will be no tax payer money used in this endeavor. Where is the funding coming from to support this country club? Certain… Read More ⇒
