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By Dave Barnes For Gazette Opinion I’ll admit, I’m a news junkie that likes being informed. When I was younger it was 24/7 sports. Radio, TV,...
Blocking information threatens our health Trump has come for me. I thought it would take a while for his policies to trickle down to me personally. I...
In Amsterdam, members of the Amsterdam Elks Lodge #101 recently delivered “Cold Bags,” which included hats, socks, scarves and gloves, to the...
By Laurie Goldstein For Gazette Opinion As a parent in a homeschool family, I rely on the library to provide essential services to us in three...
Republicans must stand up to Trump Dear Republicans, What will it take for more of you to speak out against the truckloads of immoral, illegal,...
Major League slugger Juan Soto recently signed a 15-year contract with the New York Mets that will pay him an average annual salary of $51 million....
Time to raise federal minimum wage The federal minimum wage is still $7.25 per hour, since 2009. I think the pay needs to go up. It is overdue. There...
‘When a child is the victim or witness of a sexual assault or other violent crime, the trauma they can experience at the hands of their perpetrator...
County should have fired public defender Once again, Schenectady County has to pay a settlement for one of its good old boys. Stephen Signore should...
Can humans become better than we are? Throughout history, people have suffered from religiously imposed cruelty, like the Spanish Inquisition. During...
As if turnout in general elections in New York is low enough, turnout for special elections is generally even more abysmal. That might be especially...
Stop the assault on our system of justice The American justice system is under attack. When the Supreme Court declares a convicted felon (our current...
Improving democratic representation, efficiency and transparency and saving taxpayers money are worthy goals for elected officials and citizens at any...
In Mayfield, Mayfield school students are participating in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart challenge to learn about the heart,...
Some facts about Biden, Trump records In his Jan. 18 letter, (“Joe Biden’s legacy: A record of failures”), Bob Lindinger offered a slew of...
By Russ Wege For Gazette Opinion The fires in California have caused unprecedented destruction and dozens of deaths. In order to understand what...
You’re cruising through the grocery store. You grab all the crackers and special bread for your special evening with friends or your holiday bash....
Don’t let GOP tactics prevent fair election The GOP and Joe Suhrada are up to their old tricks in Saratoga. The party of “free and fair”...
NOTE: DEADLINE FOR LETTERS RELATED TO THE SARATOGA SPRINGS SPECIAL ELECTION Letters related to the Jan. 28 special election in Saratoga Springs must...
Consider qualities of old Niskayuna logo Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the suggested Niskayuna logo. I feel the unique qualities of the...
In the past few years, New York has made significant changes in its laws to make voting much more accessible to many more residents. But in the wake...
They’ve earned it. It just might help the county get more of them. And it will cost taxpayers hardly anything to give it to them. Those are all good...
Stark differences between presidents Jimmy and Donald. Have there ever been two more different people? Jimmy grew up in a small, southern farming...
Judge supervisor by actions, not words It came as no surprise that Erin Cassady-Dorion is running for supervisor despite the fact she claimed she was...
By Bob Belive For Gazette Opinion While watching the news about the Palisades fires, a CBS reporter ask a woman that lost everything how she feels....
Stock transaction levy could cut deficit Efforts to cut government expenses, like DOGE, face resistance due to the “sacred cows” of Social...
In Coxsackie, the Greene County Legislature, through the Wayne Speenburgh Legislature Grant Program, has donated funding to the Coxsackie-Athens...
Things must change for life to improve Being a lifelong resident of Schenectady and a graduate of Linton High School, it bothered me to see that...
When it comes to safety, we humans don’t often spend enough time breaking down the conditions to their basic elements. For instance, when it comes...
If Gov. Kathy Hochul went into detail about every potential solution she could offer for every problem in New York, she might still be delivering...
Remember, we’re a family of immigrants When my grandfather, Sam, was a small boy living in Russia, his mother learned the Cossacks were coming to...
To all felons: Value your convictions An open letter to all Fulton County convicted felons from your former probation officer. I want to apologize...
Take action to stop genocide in Gaza Imagine the agony of freezing to death or the horror of starving to death slowly while being crushed beneath...
If you work in construction or mow lawns or play in a band, you have to put up with loud noises. But if you live next door to a neighbor who plays the...
Trump backers need to be calm, respectful After Trump’s re-election win, I had an unpleasant experience with two practicing Catholics and Trump...
By Mark DiMartino For Gazette Opinion Thirty days without alcohol could be the start of something big. Something better, something healthier even a...
In Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Rotary Club will promote children’s literacy while entertaining local children through its second annual Heroes and...
Support Kuczynski in special election “In good faith,” three simple words that describe our true intentions. This is what is missing on the part...
If one is looking for a silver lining from the pandemic, it’s that government was forced to make it easier for the citizens to attend and...
Carter’s legacy of caring, giving lives on As we reflect on the many contributions that President Jimmy Carter made during his lifetime, let’s...
Question spending in Niskayuna schools I am deeply concerned about how Niskayuna schools are spending taxpayer dollars. After reviewing recent...
As state lawmakers officially return to Albany today for the start of the new legislation, the should be focusing their attention and time on one...
We all know the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But the risk is compounded by a factor that doesn’t involve the...
People should really be upset over Biden This is in response to Raymond Nichols’ Dec. 26 letter, (“Look at the person you elected president.”)...
Whose lives matter most in murders? Let’s see how we prioritize the loss of life. We have a woman burned to death by Sebastian Zapeta, a Guatemalan...
There was plenty going on in our world in 2024, and Gazette readers had a lot to say about all of it on our Opinion pages. The people are best...
Whenever Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes a piece of legislation, she often gives a reason for her decision. In her vetoes, she often raises legitimate...
Basic Business class gave lifelong lessons Aine Seitz McCarthy’s Dec. 15 article, (“Econ 101,”) reminded me of a high school business course I...
By Ottavio Lo Piccolo For Gazette Opinion Thousands of children and vulnerable adults, in our state and throughout the world, have been molested in...