With early voting starting Saturday, and less than two weeks until Election Day, Nov. 7, the Cortland Standard has already received and published a number of politically oriented letters to the …
To the Editor: A letter to our Congressman, Marc Molinaro: Please vote for a Speaker of the House who is a consensus builder, a person who wants to accomplish the running of our government …
To the Editor: This letter is to let Cortland citizens know that we now have a choice for mayor. The Democratic Party has endorsed Luke Stevenson. We can now vote for someone other than the …
To the Editor: As an alumnus of SUNY Cortland, I would like to offer a different opinion regarding the letter to the campus community that was written by Dr. Erik Bitterbaum, President of SUNY …
Cortland County has always faced transportation challenges. Despite tinkering over the years, there have long been complaints about the adequacy of rural transportation, which is critical to giving …
To the Editor: Leadership that strives to improve the lives of the residents of the town of Dryden is essential for the community to continue to grow and thrive. Jason Leifer, Christina …
The opening of a new Byrne Dairy gas station and convenience store in July on Port Watson Street has already resulted in the closing of another store — the longtime Byrne Dairy convenience …
To the Editor: I am a Jewish SUNY Cortland alumni. Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum gave an incredibly tepid response to what is happening in the Middle East trying to appear that he is not …
Once the hue and cry, the declarations, the justifications, the rationalizations and the odd bit of cynicism are done, one really should look at the Cortland County Legislature’s effort to give …
To the Editor: To create a true 21st century — and beyond — expansion for the village of Dryden, developers of the proposed 749-unit Ezra Village can enact a number of measures to …
As much as it’s needed, and as imperative as it is that Cortland County legislators approve $210,000 in spending for emergency housing, that money isn’t even a Band-Aid to alleviating, …
You don’t want to imagine a world without Isabella d’Este, Ludovico Sforza, Hieronymus Colloredo, the Archduke Rudolph or the shoguns of Japan’s Edo Period. What? Don’t …
To the Editor: Let the games continue! McCarthy is removed and the leadership role is up for grabs. Not sure if there is a leader to be had. Our government is making all kinds of firsts. A …
Living “off the grid” is great — if you’re so inclined. No ringing of a telephone to disturb your peace, no social media to distract you. Maybe that will be our retirement …
To the Editor: If Edgar Bergen were alive today, I’m sure he would be very upset over how terribly McCarthy is being treated. Bonnie Carlson Cortlandville
To the Editor: It’s that time of the year, farmers chopping and taking the wagons back to the farm. I remember when I did it years ago, it’s just a given, driving on major roadways. But …
Last July, Lawrence Wilde stood up at a Cortland Common Council meeting and announced that he’s in Cortland because he feels safe and welcome here, and extended his residency here through …
To the Editor: I have lived in Dryden for 19 years and have been following our Dryden town government for the last 14. The current group of leaders, Supervisor Leifer, Town Board members Dravis …
Compared to most other cities, the city of Cortland has long been a parking paradise. No parking meters. Generous three-hour time limits. Ample parking along Main Street and in nearby city parking …
To the Editor: We are responding to the Oct. 4 article regarding the Cortlandville Town Board and town attorney, more specifically, the elimination of one of the part-time town justices and how …
To the Editor: I was shocked that the mayor was considering setting up a party downtown on the Cortaca Jug weekend. Students and alumni don’t need encouragement to party. The people in our …
Everyone agrees it was a sad day when the Cortland Enlarged City School District closed Parker Elementary School in 2018 because of declining enrollment and rising costs. Everyone agrees a childcare …
To the Editor: As the attorney representing over 120 (and growing) Cortland County retirees who now have to sue their former employer just to stop the theft of their federal Medicare benefits …
We’ve seen the increase in chatter around us — on social media, over coffee with acquaintances, the odd party (like we’re invited to many): Maybe college isn’t the best route …
We’ve seen the increase in chatter around us — on social media, over coffee with acquaintances, the odd party (like we’re invited to many): Maybe college isn’t the best route …
