Buy Local, Support Local Agritourism
Guest Column By Senator Joseph Griffo (Rome, NY – Nov. 2014) New York has spent a great effort on promoting purchases of locally made food and drinks. You can buy…
Because I Said I Would – Veteran on the Run Keeps His Promise
Bob VanDenbergh – a veteran on the run – keeps his promise. (Nov. 2014) Alex Sheen has inspired me. Who is Alex you ask? He is a man who wanted…
Hands-free Cell No Safer than Forbidden Handheld Devices
Guest Column By Senator Joseph Griffo (Rome, NY – Nov. 2014) Which is safer: using a cell phone while driving or using a hands-free device for a cell phone while…
Thoughts on Proposal Two for Election Day 2014
Guest Column By Councilman Fritz Scherz (Verona, NY – Nov. 2014) On Election Day, Proposal Two – Permitting Electronic Distribution of State Legislative Bills will be voted on. According to…
Prudence Hoard’s Ancestors
Looking east along the beach at Sidmouth, England (where Hezekiah Hoar was born). (Photo courtesy Wikipedia.com.) Record of baptism of Hezekiah Hoar (“Ezechyeas Horre”). Guest Column Editor’s note: Recently, author…
Oneida Man Launches Write-In Campaign for 22nd Congressional District
By Robert Mann (Oneida, NY – Oct. 2014) How would you like to vote in a one-party district – a congressional district controlled by a single political party? Doesn’t sound…
The Winslow Heritage, Part II
To the right of the present highway 24 as it crosses the river is where Josiah lived and has his business. Land which Edward deeded to his sons was in…
The Winslow Heritage, Part I
By reputation, this chest is said to have been created by Kenelm Winslow. It was owned by his brother Edward and was passed down through the family. Kenelm Winslow Home,…
Visit the Fair on a Budget
By Assemblyman Al Stirpe (Syracuse, NY – Aug. 2014) Here in Central New York, we have the benefit of being right next door to The Great New York State Fair,…
State Settlements Should be Dedicated to Improving Infrastructure, Ending GAP
By Senator Joseph Griffo (Rome, NY – Aug. 2014) Recently, a French bank named BNP Paribas admitted laundering $190 billion through financial institutions in our state. The money was originating…
Madison County Fair’s 175th a Tremendous Success
Pictured from left are karaoke contest winners Lindsey Stoughton, Endicott (first place); Joanna Yager, Horseheads (third place); and Frankie Cepero, Binghamton (second place).
Summer Shouldn’t Mean Hunger for Our Nation’s Children
By Kevin Concannon As a child, I always looked forward to the carefree joy of summertime. I remember the long days of playing outside at a nearby park until I…