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OPINION: Survivors bear witness to threat of nuclear weapons
A Japanese organization made up of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs is getting well-deserved attention with its selection to receive the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The group, called Nihon Hidankyo, does work that is bold and essential. It has made a powerful case for the “nuclear taboo,” the consensus that nations with […]
OPINION: Winter-Maintenance Innovations: Reducing Our Salt Use
As winter approaches and the first snowflakes start to fall, the beauty of a snow-covered landscape is often accompanied by the essential task of winter maintenance. In Madison County, the Highway Department has been proactive in not only ensuring the safety of travelers, but also in implementing strategies to reduce salt usage — a decision
OPINION: Let’s Not Squander the Brightest Parts of our Economic Outlook
The New York State Division of the Budget recently released its Fiscal Year 2025 Mid-Year Update, and there are some clear indicators our economic outlook is making incremental improvements. For one, tax receipts were strong enough to help cut down a prospective budget gap by $1.3 billion. This is welcome news, and it is great
OPINION: Young voters played a key role in historic Trump victory
Congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump as well as to Vice President-Elect and young Republican JD Vance on their landslide electoral [college] and popular-vote victories in the 2024 election. With more than 300 electoral votes expected and over 71 million unique votes for Trump, this victory is truly a historic one. Make no mistake, this
OPINION: Participate in the Process: Get Out & Vote
[On Nov. 5 and before through early voting], New Yorkers head to the polls to participate in this year’s elections. Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and a critical part of our civic responsibility as American citizens. We’re blessed to have a system of government that allows the electorate the opportunity to make significant
OPINION: Young people lack trust in the American Dream
I spend a lot of time in student-oriented settings and in the company of young people. I am always impressed by their energy, their idealism, and the breadth of their knowledge. It makes me hopeful. But the world we’re leaving them is filled with challenges. Young people today are deeply concerned about the state of
OPINION: Supporting Our Vital Law-Enforcement Community
During Crime Prevention Month & beyond National Crime Prevention Month represents an opportunity for individuals and organizations of every type to recommit to making our communities safer and to show our appreciation for the dedicated law-enforcement agents who tirelessly work toward those goals every day. In October, government agencies, community groups, businesses, schools and more
OPINION: At the Ballot Box, Skills Matter
It’s not just about party. Back in early October, as parts of the South were still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s impact and Hurricane Milton had begun its run toward Florida, House Speaker Mike Johnson gave an interview to Fox News. Even though the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was facing possible staffing and funding shortages
OPINION: Even-Year Election Law Has More Holes Than Swiss Cheese, Judge Says
New York’s politically motivated and unconstitutional even-year election law has been struck down by an Onondaga County state Supreme Court justice. For anyone who recalls the immediate pushback from local officials and constitutional-law scholars when the law was first passed, this ruling should come as no great surprise. The law was painted as a way
OPINION: Voting is fundamental to democracy
About 150 million Americans will vote in [the Nov. 5] elections, making their choices for positions ranging from president to school board. They will be participating in the most-basic expression of citizenship. Voting is fundamental to democracy. But nearly 100 million voting-age citizens will sit out the election. That should concern us. We celebrate voting
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