To the editor: We were treated to an odd scene in Congress this week when Elise Stefanik grilled Columbia’s President Minouche Shafik, accusing her of fostering antisemitism on campus and pushing her to resign (see ncpr.com, April 23, 2024). It’s ironic that the congresswoman would push ...

To the editor: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is the last person who should be controlling the narrative about antisemitism on American college campuses. In her 2016 campaign, she placed Facebook ads pushing the racist belief of replacement theory, which suggests that white Americans are ...

To the editor: We are speaking up because last week a longtime Saranac Lake resident and transgender woman had her trans pride flag ripped off the side of her house, not for the first time. It is important to remind everyone that people of all gender identities and expressions are holy, ...

To the editor: We are traveling in the Balkins and yesterday we had lunch with Josep in Shkoder, Albania. He proudly says, “America is our greatest ally, especially this morning.” Josep was referring to the big news that “our Parliament” passed the Ukrainian aid bill. I mentioned that ...

To the editor: The Lake Placid Food Pantry and Thrift Store Board would like to thank the Lussi family, community members, volunteers and businesses for supporting our current initiative. We would also like to thank Linda Young, the executive director, for her almost 40 years of volunteer ...

To the editor: Our children are thinking about climate change, a lot. Numerous studies have indicated that younger children and adolescents are experiencing climate anxiety. They are worried about the effects on their community and their futures. Read the words written by one. “I wish ...