Letters for Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Trump disrespected our military leaders President Trump summoned our military senior leaders to meet with him in Quantico. As a draft dodger, he had...

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EDITORIAL: Bill attempts to rein in most dangerous aspects of advanced AI

It’s called the “Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act.” But as one commenter on an AI blog suggested recently, a more appropriate and...

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Letters for Monday, October 6, 2025

Trump using courts to settle his scores President Trump’s crusade to indict his longtime adversary, former FBI Director James Comey, wasn’t about...

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EDITORIAL: Why did town react so slowly to water concerns?

If you’re a government official and a resident of your community tells you his wife’s hair turned green while taking a shower and that his water...

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Letters for Sunday, October 5, 2025

Kirk didn’t earn status as a hero or martyr I hate guns; I hate violence. Kirk’s assassin took away the opportunity to debate him and try to...

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EDITORIAL: Make a difference by sharing views on local budgets

You don’t have to wait until Election Day to make a significant difference in your community — in your taxes, in how well your roads get repaired...

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EDITORIAL: To get an ethical, transparent government, join advocates in the fight

When an elected official uses his or her position to channel government work to a company in which friends, business associates or family members have...

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Letters for Saturday, October 4, 2025

Where will U.S be as we mark 250 years? I look forward to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next July. It will be a good...

06.10.2025 2

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Letters for Friday, October 3, 2025

Social Security info difficult to access If you haven’t tried to sign in to the Social Security website (SSA.gov) don’t bother. There are new...

05.10.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: State should go slowly on approval of psilocybin

It’s a giant leap from “magic “ to “may show promise” to “legalizing it for medical use.” So state lawmakers looking into whether to...

05.10.2025 2

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Here's how Arizona can bring back the NHL

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Letters for Thursday, October 2, 2025

Perceived realities vs. real happenings I would like to address the Hon. Norman Miller’s Sept. 24 letter, (“Writer failed to grasp some...

04.10.2025 3

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HIGH NOTES: Kayak launch for disabled, books for sick children, peace pole

In Schuylerville, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) has awarded $24,999 to the Hudson Crossing Park. The...

04.10.2025 2

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Letters for Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Columnist now supports free speech John Figliozzi’s Sept. 28 column, (“American corporations fail to defend the Constitution,”) seems well...

03.10.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: Expand AG’s powers to pursue deceptive business practices

When it comes to protecting New Yorkers from misleading, unfair and predatory business practices, the state’s top law enforcement officer...

03.10.2025 2

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This is what Bad Bunny and Pope Leo have in common

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Letters for Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Thruway Authority is addressing billing In response to the Sept. 23 online article, (“Comptroller’s Office Finds Thruway Authority Overbilling at...

02.10.2025 4

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EDITORIAL: Don’t allow police departments to hire cops found guilty of crimes, malfeasance

Many small county and municipal police departments around New York and across the country have experienced staff shortages because they haven’t been...

02.10.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: Transparency lacking in Claverack town clerk appointment

Town clerk is not some routine clerical position that government officials can just casually fill by picking off a pile of resumes. It’s a vital...

01.10.2025 2

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Letters for Sunday, September 28, 2025

Raise alarm over Trump attacks on free speech Political rhetoric has escalated from a dull rumble to a fever-pitch on steroids over the past decade....

01.10.2025 2

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Letters for Monday, September 29, 2025

We all need to say what we’ll do better Today people are tossing around two sayings: “We need to do better!” and “We need to pray for the...

01.10.2025 2

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How The Republic's Opinion section is changing

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EDITORIAL: Stand up to attempts to roll back access to police disciplinary records

For each advance in the public’s access to government, there is a retreat. For each attempt to expand transparency, there is an attempt to reverse...

30.09.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: State must step up oversight of pet boarding facilities

You drop your beloved family dog off at a local boarding facility as you head off to that family vacation. You feel bad driving away with the backseat...

30.09.2025 2

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Letters for Saturday, September 27, 2025

AI is depriving us of the ability to think Many adults who grew up with calculators are handicapped regarding doing math in their head. Cashiers, for...

29.09.2025 3

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Letters for Friday, September 26, 2025

Fortis’ Central Hudson takeover working well Regarding Central Hudson’s acquisition by Fortis Inc., Rep. Josh Riley is just wrong. He is...

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EDITORIAL: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Most of us in our lifetimes have experienced the aggravation and frustration in dealing with government bureaucracy. Sometimes, the bureaucracy is...

28.09.2025 2

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Letters for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Stop assault on our freedom of speech WARNING: This letter has not been approved by the Trump administration, so read at your own risk. Despite Trump...

27.09.2025 2

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HIGH NOTES: Golf for Make-A-Wish, go-cart race for vets and first responders, Muslim community blood drive, cat family rescuers

In Saratoga Springs, the 16th Annual Tech Valley Charity Golf Tournament raised $270,000 to help fulfill the wishes of critically ill children. The...

27.09.2025 2

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Letters for Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Still questions after supervisor’s debate Thanks to The Gazette for hosting the supervisor’s debate on Sept. 18. I left the debate with several...

26.09.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: Lawmakers need more control over utility rate hikes

One of the factors often cited for New Yorkers’ dissatisfaction with living in the state is the high cost of utilities. Rate hikes for utilities are...

26.09.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: Justify residency rules or drop them

“I’m sorry, but we can’t offer you the job.” “But I don’t understand. Do you think I’m not qualified enough?” “Oh no. You’re very...

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Letters for Monday, September 22, 2025

Kennedy’s vaccine edicts are dangerous The guidance on vaccines and Tylenol use that RFK, Jr. is proposing is ludicrous. Vaccines have saved the...

24.09.2025 3

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EDITORIAL: Letters for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Why should some city residents be subsidizing the trash bills of other city residents? That’s what appears to be happening with the city of...

24.09.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: Lawmakers should be open to HALT reforms

The information on the negative impacts of solitary confinement policies in prisons is very clear and persuasive. Study after study has shown that...

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Letters for Sunday, September 21, 2025

True believers and the killing of Charlie Kirk Ah, our true believers. If, in your open support of one single political party no matter what their...

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Letters for Saturday, September 20, 2025

Bill will expand NY mental health care Gov. Kathy Hochul has a bill awaiting her signature with the potential to transform New Yorkers’ lives for...

22.09.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: NY business climate report serves as warning, opportunity

If the New York business climate were an actual climate, you’d need a parka, gloves, boots, a raincoat, a t-shirt and shorts, suntan lotion and an...

22.09.2025 2

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Letters for Friday, September 19, 2025

Demand the release of the Epstein files Donald J. Trump does not want the Epstein files released. I wonder why. Ghislaine Maxwell is a perverted and...

21.09.2025 2

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EDITORIAL: Clifton Park pet law should be emulated

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” — Mahatma Gandhi Clifton Park took a...

21.09.2025 2

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HIGH NOTES: Artists for community kitchen, milk for food pantries, Union field house funds

In Johnstown, several area artists teamed up to raise money to create One Church Street’s Community Kitchen, through an online auction that ended...

20.09.2025 2

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Letters for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Trump taking country down dangerous path Even though Kash Patel and Pam Bondi did a 180 saying there is no enemy (or Epstein) lists, the White House...

20.09.2025 3

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Letters for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Writers’ attacks on Trump are disgusting Regarding the opinions expressed by two of your readers on Sept. 2. Both had varied views regarding the...

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Letters for Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Kirk sought to bring God back to our lives Charlie Kirk, a man of God, was assassinated by someone who is evil. I call it crucified like Jesus was for...

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Letters for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

It’s time for a philosophical change in government At the time of the last presidential election, I truly believed that our country needed a...

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Letters for Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025

Niskayuna water study falls far short I recently attended the Niskayuna Water Study Meeting conducted by Raftelis on Sept. 4. What I found most...

16.09.2025 2

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Letters for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025

Mourn the loss, reject the violence The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a tragedy for our country and a warning about the danger of political...

15.09.2025 3

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Letters for Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Awards, accolades not what they used to be It appears at least five politicians high up in our government have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama...

14.09.2025 2

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Letters for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Horrors of 9/11 remain fresh today I originally wrote this on Sept. 13, 2001. How do you know where to begin and how to come to the end of this story...

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Letters for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Neighbor helped garden sparkle The Soroptimists of Schenectady has established a peace garden at the bottom of Governors Street (just a short stroll...

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