Viewpoints
Editorial: Budget addresses concerns
Our View: Budget makes cuts, compromises to keep taxes in line.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:10 pm | (0) Comments
Editorial: Shutdown sends a message
A law without teeth isn't much of a law.
Nov 18, 2009 | 11:25 pm | (10) Comments
Editorial: County needs night hearing
A projected 11 percent tax hike is worth giving the public its say.
Nov 17, 2009 | 11:30 pm | (3) Comments
Tuition policy is unfair
Taxpayers in Warrensburg are subsidizing a very expensive perk for a small number of teachers who don't even live in or pay taxes in the Warrensburg school district.
Nov 17, 2009 | 9:50 am | (10) Comments
Boos & Bravos
Bravos to the Glens Falls Common Council, which this year cut $220,000 from its budget over last year. That's right, a government board that cut spending this year. Even though taxes will increase by 3 percent because of significantly declining revenues, the board still d…
Nov 16, 2009 | 12:15 am | (0) Comments
Editorial: Taxpayers getting smashed
With apologies to the movie, "Titanic," the state's financial system will founder.
Nov 14, 2009 | 10:55 pm | (8) Comments
Editorial: They should have looked into it
Our View: Lake George officials should have confirmed and responded to comptroller's investigation.
Nov 13, 2009 | 10:15 pm | (0) Comments
EDITORIAL: Queensbury School board must join the real world
Let's do this.
Nov 12, 2009 | 8:45 pm | (26) Comments
Rooftop regulations? Really?
Our View: The APA needs to find better things to do than micromanage boathouse rooftops.
Nov 12, 2009 | 5:45 am | (3) Comments
Cancer faker stole more than money
Our View: Lack of prison term for Melanie J. Brown has kept justice from being served.
Nov 11, 2009 | 11:30 pm | (7) Comments
Diagnosis unclear on Murphy's health care bill vote
It's difficult to either applaud or chastise Congressman Scott Murphy for his recent no-vote on the national health care bill.
Nov 10, 2009 | 7:50 pm | (11) Comments
Better late than never
The village of Greenwich is only a few miles from economic Ground Zero.
Nov 10, 2009 | 10:00 am | (0) Comments
Boos & Bravos
Bravos to the voters who turned out in Tuesday's election. Turnout was typical of local elections, which translates to "pretty low." But those who did turn out exercised their rights and demonstrated their commitment to improving the community. For all those who took the few minutes to le…
Nov 09, 2009 | 12:15 am | (1) Comments
Let's solve South Street problems
"If city leaders are serious about revitalizing this main thoroughfare into the city, they can no longer avoid this issue. Nothing's going to change as long as there's a welfare motel and rundown betting parlor right in the middle of the block, discouraging people from getting out of …
Nov 07, 2009 | 11:10 pm | (4) Comments
Immediate changes needed
Our Viewl: Restaurants and bars can't wait for long-term changes at Liquor Authority.
Nov 06, 2009 | 11:10 pm | (3) Comments
It'll come back to bite them
Our View: Saratoga County officials need to plan for the worst.
Nov 05, 2009 | 11:50 pm | (1) Comments
Bruno trial could provide insight
OUR VIEW: Shady dealings aren’t often revealed, so pay attention.
Nov 03, 2009 | 8:20 pm | (2) Comments
Boos & Bravos
Bravos to members of the Honor Society at Saratoga Springs High School, who have been gathering gently-worn blue jeans and sweat pants to help backstretch workers at Saratoga Race Course get through the winter. The students delivered some of the items on Oct. 22 and continued collecting c…
Nov 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | (1) Comments
Kortright has made his case
Our view: Vote Kevin Kortright for Washington County District Attorney.
Nov 01, 2009 | 1:15 am | (3) Comments
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