The path to converting Massena Memorial Hospital from a public to a private facility has endured its shares of bumps. Read More ⇒

The Alexandria Bay Town Board has a bold plan to convert the former Bonnie Castle Recreation Center into an ice arena and its surrounding grounds into a multi-sport facility on Route 12. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on Aug. 10: Read More ⇒

The results of a survey charting the spread of the emerald ash borer in Akwesasne have raised legitimate concerns. Read More ⇒

Like the many trees that surround it, the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center has firm roots planted in Northern New York. Read More ⇒

In December 2017, members of the Watertown City Council established a budget for the Thompson Park pool/bathhouse project at $2.4 million. Read More ⇒

One resident of the village of Croghan deserves a lot of credit for the effort she’s put in to preserving a historic structure. Read More ⇒

Late last year, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo expressed his support for legalizing recreational marijuana. Read More ⇒

On the surface, allowing teachers to carry firearms to protect students from an active shooter has some logic to it. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Aug. 4: Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on Aug. 2: Read More ⇒

Movement on renovating Interstate 81 through Syracuse has been stuck in a traffic jam for the past few years. Read More ⇒

A financial dispute between Lewis County legislators and Sheriff Michael P. Carpinelli has put the owner of a small business in a real bind. Read More ⇒

Being part of rural communities can present unique challenges to school districts. Read More ⇒

Movement on renovating Interstate 81 through Syracuse has been stuck in a traffic jam for the past few years. Read More ⇒

End-of-the-year spending can put a strain on household budgets. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times on July 30: Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Washington Post on July 28: Read More ⇒

In 2017, the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad decided to become its own entity so it could recruit more members. Read More ⇒

Representatives of the Massena Public Library believe they would fare better financially if they became an independent taxing body. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on July 29: Read More ⇒

It hopefully has now dawned on members of the Watertown City Council that there’s simply no way to keep the proposed Thompson Park pool and bathhouse within the $2.4 million limit they previously set. Read More ⇒

Police officers have one of the toughest jobs imaginable. Read More ⇒

Providing health care for people in rural communities certainly has its challenges. Read More ⇒

What a difference a month and a half makes. Read More ⇒

Save the River, an environmental organization based in Clayton, has proposed an idea for providing relief to residents along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River affected by high water levels. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appears in the New York Daily News on July 19: Read More ⇒

Nearly two months after a fourth-grade teacher reportedly conducted a mock slave auction, officials at Watertown City School District have still not offered any kind of response. Read More ⇒

The Frederic Remington Art Museum has implemented a membership drive that is achieving excellent results. Read More ⇒

A decision by lawmakers in Albany last month to repeal the state’s religious exemption to compulsory vaccinations was sure to entice a legal challenge. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on July 17: Read More ⇒

The British have a saying: “Penny wise, pound foolish.” It means saving a few bucks in the short term may end up costing you in the long term. Read More ⇒

For far too long, the Soviet Union dominated the space race. Read More ⇒

Numbers don’t lie. The North Country Children’s Museum is an unqualified success. Read More ⇒

Meteorologists are calling for a heat wave to hit much of the East Coast this weekend, and Northern New York likely won’t be spared. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on July 8: Read More ⇒

Officials at Norwood-Norfolk Central School District are setting example for other government bodies throughout Northern New York. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on July 13: Read More ⇒

After meeting for more than a year, members of the city of Watertown’s Charter Commission released their conclusions last month. Read More ⇒

As trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund, state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has good reason to be worried over how others perceive Facebook. Read More ⇒

There’s no doubt that offering a drill team is a great way to recruit new members to a volunteer fire department and keep current ones happy. Read More ⇒

The problem with the second-place tie resulting from the Watertown mayoral primary isn’t that the state law pertaining to the city’s elections isn’t clear. Read More ⇒

Lewis County officials have developed a habit of punishing the wrong people when confronting unfunded mandates. Read More ⇒

Members of the Board of Education for Massena Central School District are considering whether to prohibit students from using digital devices such as cellphones during school hours. Read More ⇒

The following editorial appeared in the Seattle Times on July 4: Read More ⇒

Dana M. LaCoss is committed to carrying out the responsibilities of her job to the fullest extent. Read More ⇒

A sleight of hand diversion by the Trump administration shouldn’t fool anyone about the perils of altering regulations for the coal industry. Read More ⇒

Officials at the U.S. Department of Defense last week reaffirmed their confidence in Fort Drum’s ability to ensure our national security well into the future. Read More ⇒