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Letters to the editor

Foreign influence in American politics

To the editor: Five years ago, if someone said, “Israel/Palestine,” I would have said, “It’s complicated; the Middle East has always been violent, what’s new?” But mostly it would not have registered as relevant. I have since learned how wrong my assumptions were, and ...

Safeguarding our residents

To the editor: On Monday, Sept. 8, the resolution about safeguarding our residents will come up again before the Saranac Lake Village Board. By my count, this will be the fourth iteration of this resolution, which has been tinkered with far too long. A review of the details of the ...

Dmitry’s Feast of the Peaks a success

To the editor: We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and supported the Thomas Shipman Youth Center on Saturday, Aug. 30. Attendees enjoyed a variety of offerings, including cuisine from local restaurants, live music featuring talented area artists, carnival-inspired ...

Authoritarian-minded leaders can be defeated

To the editor: For years, South Korean President Yoon consolidated power, seeking to establish authoritarian rule. On Dec. 3, 2024, he went for broke. At 11 p.m. local time, he declared martial law and sent the police and the military to block entry to the National Assembly building, ...

We sure could use a blue wave

To the editor: I received Senator Dan Stec’s latest mailer, which outlines Stec’s energy agenda. He attempts to misrepresent the NY Heat Act and rally his base with false claims that “homeowners will be forced to switch from natural gas to electric.” To be clear, the NY Heat Act ...

Madam Commander-in-Chief

To the editor: The date Aug. 13 was an auspicious day in the 126-year history of the VFW — Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carol Whitmore, a 36-year U.S. Army veteran, was elected Commander-in-Chief of the VFW, a national organization with 1.4 million members. She is the first woman to hold this ...