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READERS FORUM: All of us live in the political spectrum

READERS FORUM: All of us live in the political spectrum

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,...

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Letters for Thursday, January 30, 2025

Letters for Thursday, January 30, 2025

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...

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HIGH NOTES: Clothing for those in need, baskets for farmers, Snacks for Students donation

HIGH NOTES: Clothing for those in need, baskets for farmers, Snacks for Students donation

In Amsterdam, members of the Amsterdam Elks Lodge #101 recently delivered “Cold Bags,” which included hats, socks, scarves and gloves, to the...

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READERS FORUM: Library changes having big impact on homeschooling

READERS FORUM: Library changes having big impact on homeschooling

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...

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Letters for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Letters for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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,...

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EDITORIAL: Commissioner’s huge pay raise needs scrutiny

EDITORIAL: Commissioner’s huge pay raise needs scrutiny

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....

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Letters for Monday, January 27, 2025

Letters for Monday, January 27, 2025

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...

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EDITORIAL:Give added protection to child victims and witnesses

EDITORIAL:Give added protection to child victims and witnesses

‘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...

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Letters for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Letters for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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...

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Letters for Saturday, January 25, 2025

Letters for Saturday, January 25, 2025

Can humans become better than we are? Throughout history, people have suffered from religiously imposed cruelty, like the Spanish Inquisition. During...

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EDITORIAL: Tuesday’s Spa City special election is for a vital seat

EDITORIAL: Tuesday’s Spa City special election is for a vital seat

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...

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Letters for Friday, January 24, 2025

Letters for Friday, January 24, 2025

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...

26.01.2025 4

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EDITORIAL: Strong case needed to change form of government

EDITORIAL: Strong case needed to change form of government

Improving democratic representation, efficiency and transparency and saving taxpayers money are worthy goals for elected officials and citizens at any...

26.01.2025 4

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HIGH NOTES: Kids challenge for heart defects, autism grants, funds for teachers

HIGH NOTES: Kids challenge for heart defects, autism grants, funds for teachers

In Mayfield, Mayfield school students are participating in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart challenge to learn about the heart,...

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Letters for Thursday, January 23, 2025

Letters for Thursday, January 23, 2025

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...

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READERS FORUM: Water management vital to public safety, health

READERS FORUM: Water management vital to public safety, health

By Russ Wege For Gazette Opinion The fires in California have caused unprecedented destruction and dozens of deaths. In order to understand what...

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EDITORIAL: Time to allow sale of wine in grocery stores

EDITORIAL: Time to allow sale of wine in grocery stores

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....

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Letters for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Letters for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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”...

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Letters for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Letters for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

NOTE: DEADLINE FOR LETTERS RELATED TO THE SARATOGA SPRINGS SPECIAL ELECTION Letters related to the Jan. 28 special election in Saratoga Springs must...

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Letters for Monday, January 20, 2025

Letters for Monday, January 20, 2025

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...

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EDITORIAL: Advance New York voting laws, but carefully

EDITORIAL: Advance New York voting laws, but carefully

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...

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EDITORIAL: Give tax break to Greene Co. first responders

EDITORIAL: Give tax break to Greene Co. first responders

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...

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Letters for Saturday, January 18, 2025

Letters for Saturday, January 18, 2025

Stark differences between presidents Jimmy and Donald. Have there ever been two more different people? Jimmy grew up in a small, southern farming...

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Letters for Friday, January 17, 2025

Letters for Friday, January 17, 2025

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...

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READERS FORUM: Fire devastation brings challenges, questions

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....

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Letters for Thursday, January 16, 2025

Letters for Thursday, January 16, 2025

Stock transaction levy could cut deficit Efforts to cut government expenses, like DOGE, face resistance due to the “sacred cows” of Social...

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HIGH NOTES: Donation for Apple Pencils, Girl Scout generosity, cat rescue help

In Coxsackie, the Greene County Legislature, through the Wayne Speenburgh Legislature Grant Program, has donated funding to the Coxsackie-Athens...

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Letters for Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Letters for Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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...

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Above all, Arizonans just want a competent governor

Above all, Arizonans just want a competent governor
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EDITORIAL: Go back to basics on ice safety

EDITORIAL: Go back to basics on ice safety

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...

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EDITORIAL: A lot is riding on Hochul's "State of the State" message

EDITORIAL: A lot is riding on Hochul's

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...

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Letters for January 14, 2025

Letters for January 14, 2025

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...

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Letters for Monday, January 13, 2025

Letters for Monday, January 13, 2025

To all felons: Value your convictions An open letter to all Fulton County convicted felons from your former probation officer. I want to apologize...

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Letters for Saturday, January 11, 2025

Letters for Saturday, January 11, 2025

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...

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EDITORIAL: Boost standard for nuisance noise in Schenectady

EDITORIAL: Boost standard for nuisance noise in Schenectady

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...

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Letters for Friday, January 10, 2025

Letters for Friday, January 10, 2025

Trump backers need to be calm, respectful After Trump’s re-election win, I had an unpleasant experience with two practicing Catholics and Trump...

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READERS FORUM: Try 30 days without alcohol for a better life

By Mark DiMartino For Gazette Opinion Thirty days without alcohol could be the start of something big. Something better, something healthier even a...

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HIGH NOTES: Breakfast for books, Bars bet for PBAs, Store rewards for schools

In Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Rotary Club will promote children’s literacy while entertaining local children through its second annual Heroes and...

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Letters for Thursday, January 9, 2025

Support Kuczynski in special election “In good faith,” three simple words that describe our true intentions. This is what is missing on the part...

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EDITORIAL: Expand public's access to government meetings

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...

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Letters for Wednesday, January 8, 2024

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...

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Letters for Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Question spending in Niskayuna schools I am deeply concerned about how Niskayuna schools are spending taxpayer dollars. After reviewing recent...

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EDITORIAL: Lawmakers should focus on keeping New Yorkers from leaving

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...

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EDITORIAL: Boost penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license

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...

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Letters for Monday, January 6, 2025

People should really be upset over Biden This is in response to Raymond Nichols’ Dec. 26 letter, (“Look at the person you elected president.”)...

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Letters for Saturday, January 4, 2025

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...

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EDITORIAL: The people are hearing Your Voice

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...

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EDITORIAL: Include costs, funding sources in legislation

Whenever Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoes a piece of legislation, she often gives a reason for her decision. In her vetoes, she often raises legitimate...

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Letters for Friday, January 3, 2025

Basic Business class gave lifelong lessons Aine Seitz McCarthy’s Dec. 15 article, (“Econ 101,”) reminded me of a high school business course I...

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READERS FORUM: Clergy sexual abuse still a threat in New York

By Ottavio Lo Piccolo For Gazette Opinion Thousands of children and vulnerable adults, in our state and throughout the world, have been molested in...

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