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Stereotypes stop people from getting help
February 26, 2013 Newtown, flooding, the plight of our military members, the flu, unemployment, foreclosures and high prices have been just a few of our personal and community stressors and heartbreaks during the pas... more »»
New SAFE meeting eyed
February 26, 2013 Recently, I held an information program on the NY SAFE Act at the Pine Tree Rifle Club. more »»
Reject grade-level grouping for schools
February 25, 2013 As a taxpayer and a grandmother with elementary-age grandchildren in the Greater Johnstown School District, I feel compelled to write this letter opposing the grade-level grouping idea. more »»
Editorial misses the mark
February 25, 2013 The recent editorial (“Hunters need a voice”) is off the mark. We have the New York State Conservation Council. But we also need the NRA. It’s not the Second Amendment for deer hunters. more »»
Individual chooses cemetery, not spouse
February 24, 2013 The world has gone nuts because people have gone nuts. Recently, one has lost a loved one who lost a two-year battle with cancer. One tries to cope with the loss. more »»
Give cats shelter and food
February 24, 2013 It’s great that some of you feed the stray cats out there. They need food. They are part of what’s called a cat colony, which basically means they have families out there and are part of a “pack. more »»
Good point behind minimum-wage hike
February 23, 2013 I just finished reading The Leader-Herald’s editorial from “LaLa Land” about the proposed minimum wage increase. Your question — “What’s the point?” — showcases your lack of awareness. more »»
Vote still rests with King
February 23, 2013 This letter is in response to a recent letter to the editor from Susan Smith about Gloversville Mayor Dayton King. First, I too am a homeowner, taxpayer and parent in the city of Gloversvill. more »»
Listen to children’s concerns on smoking
February 22, 2013 I am the sixth-grade science/social studies teacher at Mayfield Elementary School. Since the beginning of the year, Mrs. more »»
No blood sent with dues
February 22, 2013 This is a response to Jack Cassidy’s recent letter to the editor. First, Mr. LaPierre’s salary is the same now as it was before any tragedy took place. more »»
Free cancer screenings available in area
February 21, 2013 In 2011, there were 230,480 estimated new cases of breast cancer in women and 2,140 in men. The estimated deaths from breast cancer are 39,520 in women and 450 in men. more »»
Stand up for your rights
February 21, 2013 President Barack Obama talks about cutting our armed forces almost in half to help balance the budget. more »»
Community has been generous for rink
February 20, 2013 “Whatever is flexible and flowing will tend to grow and whatever is rigid and blocked will atrophy and die” — Tao of Leadership I want to thank everyone for their continued support of the Lucius N. more »»
In defense of Mr. Salton
February 20, 2013 Steve Salton is federally- and state-licensed to exhibit endangered animals and has done so without incident from 2007 until present. People from all over the state have responded positively to Mr. more »»
Smoking in movies kills
February 20, 2013 After several years of decline, smoking imagery in youth-rated movies (G, PG, PG-13) increased 36 percent in 201. more »»
Mayor dedicated, caring
February 20, 2013 I haven’t lived in Fulton County my whole life. I’ve only experienced what it’s like to live in a small city for the past 13 years, when I chose to reside here in Gloversvill. more »»
Now is the time to begin consolidation
February 19, 2013 The State Comptroller’s report on Gloversville’s financial condition should suggest to people it’s time to think outside the box before things get worse. more »»
Tobacco can be deadly
February 19, 2013 One word — tobacco. Too many young people use it. Why? Peer pressure. I am a Mayfield Elementary School sixth-grade student. I will be going into the high school next yea. more »»
Negotiations about more than money
February 18, 2013 My name is Deven McDougall. I live in Gloversville. I have lived there all my life, for 50 years. more »»
Regretting vote for King
February 18, 2013 I’ve been blessed with four children, owned a home and when I reached my majority, I began exercising my franchise. more »» |
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