Holy Days still relevant
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
There seems to be so much head shaking craziness all around us these days.
Gag order doesn’t serve the public good
This last Friday, Mark Streb, an aide of Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited the Warren County Board of Supervisors to present a proclamation honoring Warren County on the 200th anniversary of its founding.
Optimism is a gift
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I worry at times about using this column too often to complain about a variety of topics that, seem to me, have our country going in the wrong direction.
A chance to be heard
The state of New York and Gov. Andrew Cuomo could take a lesson from the Essex County Board of Supervisors regarding how to pass legislation.
Leadership starts at the top
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I’m not a CPA, accountant or lawyer. I have no degree in political science or economics. I’m a high school grad with a couple years of college.
Nicaraguan effort laudable
To better understand the severe poverty and unspeakable living conditions Nicaraguans endure every day, a couple from California decided last June to move there and live off $2 a day like 80 percent of Nicaragua does.
Service above self
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
Is it a phrase that just sounds good, or is it how we live our lives?
APA: Help me help you
Editorial
It’s not often the Adirondack Park Agency gets good press. Let this be one of those few times.
The Sequester Quest
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
It’s appropriate that I draft this column flying at 10,000 feet while crossing this beautiful country of ours, on a quick overnight trip to Las Vegas for a publishers’ meeting.
Valentine Hit Parade a triumphant end to ACOC building fund campaign
Guest Editorial
Romance was definitely in the air at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek on Feb. 9.
Get serious ... please!
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
Last week we witnessed the annual drawing of the battle lines during the State of the Union address presented by President Obama with rebuttals from senators Rubio and Paul.
A date worth remembering
Military sacrifices should be honored every day
There are dates with obvious significance. Feb. 19 is not one of them, but maybe it should be.
Stand up and speak out
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
I am fortunate to be able to have and use this venue to voice my concerns about the direction of our country.
Mayor should be more vested in arts & culture
Two weeks ago, Vision 2 Action, a forward-thinking group of business owners and concerned citizens in Plattsburgh, held a progress report at the Strand Theater in downtown Plattsburgh.
America: Land of mediocrity
Thoughts from Behind the Pressline
Newly proposed legislation pending in Congress touted as giving women a new weapon in the battle for equal pay as well as protecting workers from retaliation could just be the final straw that breaks the American competitive sprit, if passed.
