The proposed settlement agreement with the Oneida Indian Nation is not in the best interest of the taxpayers, businesses, and future citizens of Oneida County. The New York State Conservative P... [more...]
First, let me start this letter by wishing young Ryan Williams a complete recovery from his accident injuries Feb. 13 at Route 26 and Stokes-Westernville Road. I happened to be detoured around ... [more...]
At the Rome Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, a suggestion had been made to name the gym at Gansevoort School in honor of Lance Cpl. Daniel Geary. This sounds like a wonderful gest... [more...]
In his January 2006 letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs opposing the Land-In-Trust application of the Oneida Indian Nation, County Attorney S. John Campanie stated that the importance of the Sup... [more...]
We are the old, sick, tired, ugly, handicapped, blind, deaf, slow, etc. and evidently a burden to society. We have done nothing wrong except to get old. The government wants to take away our Social... [more...]
After the announcement about the unfortunate closing of Rome Catholic High, news stories named one school as the area’s only option for Rome Catholic students to continue their Catholic educa... [more...]
Our nation is on a rapid downward slide. We have taken God out of our schools, Courts, families, government, marriages, work places and sad to say even in some churches. Our schools have become... [more...]
The county executive and comptroller claim that "Strong Management and Sound Fiscal Discipline" created the $8.4 million operating surplus. This statement is nothing more than political r... [more...]
My family and I are from Massachusetts. Recently we visited my sister and brother-in-law in Rome. Every time they visit us they rave about the Delta Lake Inn. We were anxious to see for ourselves. ... [more...]
I would like to say thank you to the considerate stranger who bought coffee for me. I was surprised when I went to the counter to pay for my coffee to find out that the young lady before me had alr... [more...]
At the Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening, I addressed the issue of having clerical staff who receive higher salaries due to being "confidential status" secretaries. As I stated a... [more...]
I am writing this letter as a tribute to Roccine Russitano, who passed away a few weeks ago. For 15 years or so Roccine had a dream and vision to publish a book of Italian immigrants and their ... [more...]
With bipartisan support, a comprehensive immigration reform bill has been introduced into Congress. Polls show that a majority of Americans support immigration reform, includigng a path to citizens... [more...]
Many Romans were happy that the Common Council let the mayor’s proposal to take over the armory for city use, die on the table. That building is in a prime location for private development. ... [more...]
In a few short weeks, we will be electing Board of Education members. The elected board members will be essential in implementing a forward-moving school district in the grips of transition. Th... [more...]
Your editorial of March 5th on county redistricting, unfortunately, provided numerous pieces of misinformation and warrants clarification and correction. To begin, some boundaries, particularly tho... [more...]
The tragedy which occurred in Herkimer this past week is evidence that evil abounds in every sector of society. Morality has lost its savor. People no longer desire a peaceful coexistence. Aggressi... [more...]
As a lifelong citizen and retired firefighter of Rome, I care a lot about the town. I voted for Mr. Joe Fusco and Judge Gannon in our last election, and I’m proud I did. I have watched an... [more...]
It isn’t often that our city workers receive praise for the work that they do. Living in Central New York, we tend to take it for granted that the streets will be plowed when you head to work... [more...]
The reapportionment committee of the Board of County Legislators did the best job possible on redistricting based on mandates and federal guidelines. Frank Tallarino, Democratic minority leader... [more...]
