When I voiced my opinion on Facebook the other day about the need for an investigation of the allegedly violent incident between the mayor and the former village manager, I was criticized by some for being partisan. My point was then, and is now, that this is not about Mayor Jimmy ...
Have you ever felt taken for granted? Most of us have, at one time or another, whether it actually turned out to be true or not. That phrase can conjure up a lot of negative feelings like anger, resentment, even the desire for revenge. But why do we feel that way? I believe our human ...
Dear Liz Murray, Your recent letter to the editor (“Rail trail: Tri-Lakes villages, are we ready?” July 29) about your delightful biking experience on the Island Line Rail Trail has filled us with joy and gratitude. Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure. I’m thrilled to ...
Hello Saranac Lake, You are overdue for an update. I ran for this office with the promise to preserve our sense of community, to put locals at the top of the priority list, and to lead with honesty, integrity and transparency. The election made clear that a large portion of our community ...
Dear Gov. Kathy Hochul, The undersigned former board members and former employees of the Adirondack Park Agency are writing to express our opposition to the proposed relocation of the agency’s headquarters to a new location in the village of Saranac Lake. Our reasons for taking this ...
It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News and Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in Congress would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. For too many newspapers, help ...