Until it’s time for voters to cast ballots, county boards of elections don’t normally draw much attention. Read More ⇒

The first few moments of a structural fire are critical when it comes to limiting the damage. Read More ⇒

Delivering her first State of the State address last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out plans to offer tax relief for middle class residents. Read More ⇒

The shortage of child care workers has adversely affected our society. Read More ⇒

The state Department of Public Service has set a deadline of Feb. 28 for residents to take a survey as part of its Broadband Assessment Program. Read More ⇒

A lockup facility isn’t necessarily what would come to most people’s minds when asked where they would like to meet for coffee. Read More ⇒

Lawmakers in St. Lawrence County made a practical move by centralizing a school resource officer program for local school districts. Read More ⇒

WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — Cautiously and cheerlessly, we are tiptoeing into yet another new year, telling each other, through our masks, that we hope it will at least be better than last year. Read More ⇒

Additional communities throughout Northern New York are looking to save money and reduce their energy usage thanks to a state program. Read More ⇒

To no one’s surprise, New York recorded yet another year with a net loss of residents. Read More ⇒

Since it began nearly two years ago, the novel coronavirus pandemic has hit the restaurant industry particularly hard. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in The Dallas Morning News on Dec. 29: Read More ⇒

New federal and state guidelines reducing the required number of days in isolation for critical workers who tested positive for the novel coronavirus have raised concerns about their potential effect on others. Read More ⇒

When politicians start talking about how transparent they’ll be once in office, you can bet they won’t be all that transparent. Read More ⇒

It’s good that work is underway to expand access to high-speed internet in Lewis County. Read More ⇒

Now that a state group charged with studying the use of road salt in the Adirondacks has been compiled, members can begin the important work of identifying ways to better protect the environment. Read More ⇒

A disturbing comment directed at Molly Bergin earlier this year compelled the SUNY Oswego marketing major to develop a product to help people when they believe they may be in danger. Read More ⇒

A law passed in 2014 by state legislators to help keep New York waterways remain free from invasive species has been made permanent. Read More ⇒

‘And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. Read More ⇒

There’s no doubt that medical researchers are ready to study emerging viruses and begin to understand how they’ll affect us. Read More ⇒

We’ve all been focused since March 2020 on the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

State authorities have scheduled several additional hearings to solicit input on the prospect of lowering the overtime threshold for farm workers from 60 to 40 hours. Read More ⇒

GLENS FALLS — Do police announce when they aren’t actively enforcing state vehicle and traffic laws on a given day, weekend or afternoon? Read More ⇒

According to the supreme law of our land, the government must adhere to limitations when trying to intrude into private lives. Read More ⇒

The Forever Adirondacks Campaign began an initiative last week to advocate measures ensuring that the regional environment is protected and conservation jobs are created. Read More ⇒

A state court judge posed an interesting question to the New York Attorney General’s Office. Read More ⇒

Jefferson Community College wisely opted to advance its plan to create an education center in downtown Watertown. Read More ⇒

Persistence paid off for Massena as local officials finally received the financial prize they have been pursuing for several years. Read More ⇒

More than 135 years ago, the village of Dexter established its first fire department. Read More ⇒

As a society founded on the intermingling of many world cultures, the United States owes its dynamism to immigrants. Read More ⇒

An expansion project planned for Hospice of Jefferson County will be of great benefit to its clients. Read More ⇒

Hospitals throughout Northern New York are being pushed to their limits with people sick from COVID-19, prompting local governments to take action. Read More ⇒

Gov. Kathy Hochul must make a difficult but necessary decision regarding the head of the State University of New York system. Read More ⇒

Massena officials have come up with an effective way to use federal funds offered to replace revenue lost due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

It’s easy to forget that if they knew about it at all, people looked upon Pearl Harbor as just a U.S. naval post in the Pacific. Read More ⇒

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese military. This resulted in the United States entering World War II. Here is a tiny sampling of the numerous men and women from Northern New York who served in various capacities to preserve freedom around the wor… Read More ⇒

Given how the rights of farm laborers have been frequently neglected throughout our nation’s history, it’s good that New York authorities put effort into creating a more level playing field two years ago. Read More ⇒

Implementing a new policy for regulating water levels in Northern New York has stirred endless debate for nearly five years. Read More ⇒

When a statewide ballot measure asked a month ago if a simple majority of the state Legislature should control the redistricting process, voters made their choice loud and clear: No! Read More ⇒

Not everyone is into numbers. Read More ⇒

A report released two weeks ago provided a deeper look into how Andrew Cuomo ran the Executive Chamber, and its conclusions reaffirm the view that he abused his authority and betrayed the trust of his constituents. Read More ⇒

It’s unfortunate that a historic structure in Watertown has been neglected for so long. Read More ⇒

A shooting in Jerusalem a week ago reminded many Jewish people of the centuries of animosity they’ve endured. Read More ⇒

Residents of the town of Hounsfield and village of Sackets Harbor depend on timely medical attention from the Sackets Harbor Fire Company when it becomes necessary. Read More ⇒

The Badenhausen Library in Brasher Falls will soon undergo some big changes. Read More ⇒

The winter of 1620-21 had been brutal for the English immigrants at Plymouth Colony. Read More ⇒

For more than a century, Zoo New York has enhanced Thompson Park in Watertown by hosting wild animals native to the state. Read More ⇒

Transcripts recently released pertaining to an investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided some troubling details about his administration. Read More ⇒

New guests of a local hotel are finding themselves increasingly unwelcome following some disturbances. Read More ⇒

Officials in the town and village of Massena are among the few in Northern New York willing to allow marijuana to be sold in their communities. Read More ⇒