New York officials should accommodate the survivors of Peyton Morse as well as Watertown authorities and two state legislators seeking answers to what caused the firefighter’s death earlier this year. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in the Press-Republican on Sept. 15: Read More ⇒

Limits to someone’s physical abilities doesn’t mean an individual can’t participate in most activities. Read More ⇒

Transporting military personnel and equipment from one site to another takes good planning. Read More ⇒

An authority on environmental science recently reminded north country residents of the need to look upon the Great Lakes as an integrated ecosystem rather than just individual bodies of water. Read More ⇒

For the past 18 months, we’ve all needed to adjust our home and work lives due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in Bloomberg Opinion on Sept. 14: Read More ⇒

In becoming governor Aug. 24, Kathy Hochul told New Yorkers: “A new era of transparency will be one of the hallmarks of my administration.” Read More ⇒

Students at South Lewis Central School District began a new academic year in a renovated building. Read More ⇒

A recent public hearing in Potsdam showed how nerves are growing frayed in a question over capital development in a residential neighborhood. Read More ⇒

The green space owned by First Presbyterian Church in Canton serves, in a way, as the village’s front yard. Read More ⇒

A memorial to U.S. Army Pfc. Gregory P. Huxley Jr. at Adirondack High School in Boonville included, of all items, a roll of duct tape. Read More ⇒

It’s easy to overlook all those who serve in the background to make our lives better. Read More ⇒

Movie theaters, performing arts centers, music clubs and museums all confronted significant financial challenges for more than a year as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

The Lowville Village Board of Trustees has taken a prudent step in deciding to have the Town Court take over the community’s legal cases. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sept. 8: Read More ⇒

After more than a year, two regional hubs of a program designed to commemorate veterans have resumed their operations. Read More ⇒

As summer comes to a close, an old ritual has returned to the north country. Read More ⇒

On this Labor Day, U.S. employers face serious challenges in their quest to resume a normal routine. Read More ⇒

Providing an ample supply of clean water remains a problem in parts of Lewis County for a combination of reasons. Read More ⇒

No one should have been surprised when the U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled against the Biden administration in its attempt to implement a moratorium on evictions. Read More ⇒

The Paycheck Protection Program implemented by the federal government has been a lifeline to many businesses, particularly small operations. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in the Star Tribune on Aug. 30: Read More ⇒

Just about every elected official in New York state has promised transparency when it comes to conducting the public’s business. Read More ⇒

It may have taken nearly 80 years, but Dexter-area resident Lyal Jackson Savage finally came home. Read More ⇒

On Aug. 9, Canada finally reopened its border to allow fully vaccinated Americans to visit. Read More ⇒

Recognizing the need to ensure people have sufficient resources to fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus, officials in Lewis County succeeded in restoring testing services. Read More ⇒

Watertown officials have prudently opted to solicit the advice of a consulting firm to help plan the future of the city’s hydroelectric facility. Read More ⇒

People in Lewis County now have more opportunities to safely dispose of unused medications. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in the Press-Republican on Aug. 24: Read More ⇒

It would be difficult to identify an elected official who doesn’t support efforts to expand high-speed internet. Read More ⇒

Seeing members of the Taliban reclaim their oppressive rule in Afghanistan has proven very disturbing for many Americans. Read More ⇒

The abrupt closure of an apartment complex in Watertown two weeks ago exposed a couple of serious problems. Read More ⇒

To exert additional pressure on people using their residences to manufacture and distribute illegal drugs, Ogdensburg authorities are employing “more aggressive” measures. Read More ⇒

Even a small library can make a big difference in the cultural life of a community. Read More ⇒

Navigating communities with public transportation can be challenging enough in rural parts of the state. Read More ⇒

Sustained criticism over the weekend compelled state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to finally commit to releasing the Judiciary Committee’s report on its investigation into several controversies involving Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Read More ⇒

Works produced by a Connecticut artist for the Lewis County Fair will remain in the area thanks to a local business. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in the Post-Star on Aug. 10: Read More ⇒

When she ascends to the position of governor Aug. 24, Kathy Hochul will have an opportunity to improve the Executive Chamber — and state government — for the better. Read More ⇒

Since state legislators passed the Child Victims Act two years ago, more than 9,000 lawsuits were registered in New York’s e-filing system against sexual predators and organizations accused of enabling them. Read More ⇒

Andrew Cuomo certainly isn’t the first public figure to allow hubris to get the better of him. Read More ⇒

Two local projects show the importance of getting residents involved in the effort to preserve our environment. Read More ⇒

This editorial appeared in the New York Daily News on Aug. 8: Read More ⇒

Officials within the U.S. government are preparing to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for military personnel. Read More ⇒

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This editorial appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Aug. 1: Read More ⇒

Citing an urgent necessity, Mayor Jeffrey Skelly repeatedly interrupted and eventually adjourned a special meeting of the Ogdensburg City Council held Aug. 2. Read More ⇒