In electoral politics, to the victor go the spoils. But some go to unreasonable lengths to enjoy the spoils of their electoral victories. Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-Jamestown, recently exhorted Democrats in the Assembly to include Republicans on a cyberbullying task force. The group would ...

This week’s Straw Poll: Should New York end the federal $300-a-week unemployment boost, as more than 20 other states have done? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of Internet users who have chosen to participate.

It’s no surprise that all local school budgets were approved by voters on Tuesday. Between additional state aid approved by the state Legislature and federal pandemic aid, most of the proposed budgets came with either no tax increase or a nominal increase in local property taxes. Keene was ...

Construction season is a real thing in the Adirondacks, and this year it is more intense than usual, especially in and around Lake Placid. The Main Street overhaul that has been anticipated for years is now in full swing — as in the swing of backhoes and other heavy machines. Some of those ...

We are sad to hear about a family emergency that led James Joyce to step down as Saranac Lake’s police chief and return to the role of sergeant. We respect his privacy over the details, but we send him and his family our best wishes. We are grateful to Leigh Wenske, a sergeant and veteran ...

This week’s Straw Poll: Which mascot finalist do you like best for the 2023 Winter World University Games in Lake Placid? - This poll is not scientific, and its results represent only the opinions of Internet users who have chosen to participate.