Albany and Syracuse utilize cameras in the vicinity of schools to try to control the rampant disregard for school speed limits by many drivers. Both cities issue a $50 fine to the vehicle’s registered owner for speeding 10 mph or more over the school speed limit. In October, a “Safety on ...

In December, many Americans embark on a shopping frenzy. Many feel obligated to spend money on useless, over-priced trinkets for friends and family. This year, with the economy tanking and prices rising, try a different approach: make food gifts in the peace and quiet of your home. Everyone ...

Last week this space covered a piece about John Stock, who had been superintendent of Litchfield Park, giving a talk at the Beth Joseph Synagogue about the history of Tupper Lake and Litchfield Park. My nephew, Kevin Littlefield, has been superintendent of that park now for many years. The ...

With the holiday shopping season here, parents have been logging on via their smartphones and tablets to ask me lots of questions. They want to know whether electronic books and other apps should be purchased for their infants and toddlers to help their young children get smarter. Well, ...

When it comes to mountains, what things that come to mind? With the Alps, it’s yodeling, edelweiss and Heidi. With the Rockies, it’s Pikes Peak and John Denver. With the Adirondacks, it’s logging, TB and black flies. But with the Poconos, it’s only one thing — their ...

In January 1992, I ran through a flock of pigeons along Grande Rue in Grenoble, France. “Allez-Allez!” called an elderly man feeding them. Go faster! — he clapped. “Training for the Olympics?” he asked. “Non, monsieur!” I laughed, shaking my head. The next day, Henri ...