To the editor: Elise Stefanik’s anticipated confirmation as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is among the very few silver linings in last year’s presidential election. It will enable residents of New York State’s 21st Congressional District to correct the very costly mistake they ...

To the editor: The short-term rental moratorium is over and the application review process for new STR permits is underway by the Saranac Lake Community Development Board. All new STR applications have been approved by the board. Emphasis on ALL approved, even one with strong neighbor ...

To the Editor: The members and friends of First United Methodist Church of Saranac Lake once again extend a sincere thank you to the Carpenter Foundation for their generous support for our free weekly community supper ministry. Through this ministry, we are able to offer a warm and healthy ...

To the editor: A year ago, George, my 98 year old father-in-law, died at his home in California. When George was 13 years old, the Nazis took over Austria where his family lived. The Nazis arrested George’s father on the streets and sent him to the Buchenwald concentration camp. ...

To the editor: Mr. Balzac’s commentary, “Memo to Democrats: How not to keep losing in NY-21,” (March 3) is spot on. Moderation has not been effective politics. Elise Stefanik’s hyper-partisan approach was good for her career but what did she accomplish for NY21? Is there a single ...

To the editor: In recent weeks we have witnessed attacks on our democracy. The quickest way to preserve our way of life is to elect Democrats in the special elections. On Sunday, I was one of nearly 100 people who attended an event with Blake Gendebien, Democratic candidate for New ...