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 ⇒

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 ⇒

Social service organizations often have a difficult enough time raising the funding they need to operate when the economy is healthy. 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 ⇒

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 ⇒

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 ⇒

It appears there’s a lower risk of a significant rise in water levels this year in Northern New York. Read More ⇒

A recent admission by a member of the Cuomo administration confirms the assertions of critics that those on the Second Floor tried to suppress evidence of an awful consequence of the novel coronavirus. Read More ⇒

People who have been infected with the novel coronavirus need access to health care resources to ensure they receive the best treatment possible. Read More ⇒

While we’re not out of the woods yet, there is a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

Four members of the Ogdensburg City Council last year knew their demand for staffing cuts to various departments was illegal. Read More ⇒

Recognizing a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, Bree Newsome wanted to make a statement that would be heard loud and clear. Read More ⇒

Private companies, nonprofit organizations and governmental institutions have been finding effective ways to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Read More ⇒

Two significant actions against the Cuomo administration in the span of a week shed light on its shortcomings in handling the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

Given the economic downturn resulting from the novel coronavirus pandemic, the trend for many counties last year was a loss of sales taxes. Read More ⇒

The extensive flooding along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River in 2017 and 2019 severely damaged numerous properties. Read More ⇒

A report issued last week by state Attorney General Letitia A. James’s office confirmed what many people have asserted for months. Read More ⇒

Some regions of the country are renowned for their landscapes. Read More ⇒

Given his reckless conduct that contributed to an attempt to overthrow the U.S. government, many Americans believe Donald Trump should have been removed from office before his term expired Jan. 20. Read More ⇒

At a time when many people have become frustrated with how efforts to control the spread of the novel coronavirus are proceeding, Jefferson County offered some hope last week. Read More ⇒

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators Finance Committee put Ogdensburg officials in a bind over how to disperse sales tax. Read More ⇒

If regional, state and federal officials present an attractive proposal, Western New York could well serve as the site for a multi-billion dollar electronics facility. Read More ⇒

The annual GivingTuesday campaign is a way for people to do something worthwhile in their communities and around the world during the holiday season. Read More ⇒

Two GOP stalwarts are hurting the north country with their relentless criticism of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. Read More ⇒

Shortly after taking the oath of office last week, President Joe Biden signaled his intent to address lingering environmental problems. Read More ⇒

The 2014 revival of a beloved winter tradition in Watertown was a great idea. Read More ⇒

A few hours after being sworn into her new position Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office to three new Democratic members of the U.S. Senate. Read More ⇒

A longtime Watertown institution has a new name and fresh ideas for moving forward as it celebrates more than 100 years as a regional asset. Read More ⇒

During the inauguration ceremony Wednesday, references to the U.S. Capitol reminded us what’s truly at stake in our experiment with self-government. Read More ⇒

There is much to commend about Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s push to see renewable energy projects get underway throughout the state. Read More ⇒

The Development Authority of the North Country has taken on the task of charting how people in Northern New York are being served when it comes to high-speed internet. Read More ⇒

Republican state senators recently demonstrated that they have no intention of throwing in the towel as the opposition party in Albany. Read More ⇒

The dominant health care issue for the past 10 months has been the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read More ⇒

Late last year, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo praised the work being done by members of a board in Lowville tasked with reforming and modernizing police strategies. Read More ⇒

More than 1,200 school districts across the country have good portions of federally owned land within their borders. Read More ⇒

While farmers throughout the state recently got a breather when it comes to having to pay more overtime to their workers, this issue will hang over them unless authorities come to their senses. Read More ⇒

Last fall, the Northern New York Community Foundation continued a wonderful program to encourage young people to become more engaged in the neighborhoods in which they live. Read More ⇒

State authorities will correct some of the errors they made with their COVID-19 vaccination rollout by allowing counties to play a bigger role. Read More ⇒

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

Virtually every public entity has felt the crunch of the novel coronavirus pandemic on their financial resources. Read More ⇒

The scenes Wednesday from Washington of right wing belligerents vandalizing our democracy are repulsive but, unfortunately, not at all surprising. Read More ⇒

The following editorial was published by the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday: Read More ⇒

The novel coronavirus has forced Jesse C.P. Roshia to abruptly end his tenure on the Watertown City Council. Read More ⇒

Last week, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo threatened to bring the hammer down on medical personnel who dared provide COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone not belonging to a group on his approved list of priorities. Read More ⇒

It’s generally accepted that if you provoke someone into spending money to correct a wrong you committed, you should compensate them if you lose in court. Read More ⇒

A researcher at Cornell University in Ithaca believes that New York’s drop in population won’t be quite as bad as is being projected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More ⇒

It’s uncertain how much influence Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly and City Manager Stephen P. Jellie will be able to wield in their call for a change in leadership on the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators. Read More ⇒

Conservation groups in Northern New York scored a victory in early December by persuading Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to sign a bill designed to lessen problems caused by road salt in the Adirondacks. Read More ⇒