Fentanyl-related opioid overdoses are on the rise, nationally and locally. But fentanyl is not the problem. The problem is unexpected fentanyl — fentanyl contamination. When you don’t …

Vote like democracy depends on it Thousands of your neighbors have already voted in the 2022 midterm elections, and we hope you’ll join them — Election Day is Nov. 8, and this is an …

When we think of childbirth, we like to think the happy thoughts: the joy in hearing a cry from a healthy new baby; the disheveled, sweaty, beautiful mess of a mother who has just brought forth into …

To the Editor: Do you think it’s safe for us to drive over and walk in asbestos after the compactor has run over it and crushed it so it could possibly become airborne? I believe this to be …

To the Editor:In his Oct. 1 syndicated column (and again on Oct. 24), Jim Hightower details how what were once local city and community newspapers across the US have been taken over by giant …

Does city trash plan make sense? To the Editor:Next year Cortland is getting rid of blue bags that currently pay for the expense of garbage removal.The mayor has stated that garbage costs will be …

To the Editor: At the age of 18 in most states in the US, you can sign a contract for a mortgage. You can get married. You can have a child. You can vote for your president and other elected …

To the Editor: If you’re voting Republican because you think they’ll do “better on crime,” you’re crazy. Only one kind of crime’s up sharply: murder by use of …

Gov. race: Upstate v. downstateTo the Editor:As you consider who to support for governor in the midterm elections, remember this: Hochul is from upstate while Zeldin is from Long Island. Hochul has …

To the Editor: Tired of the political ads on TV? Some ads are misleading. Others are outright lies. We can look up to see if crime in New York state is as bad as they portray it. You might find crime …

As most of us sleep Sunday morning, an historic moment may come and go — but only time will tell. Daylight Savings Time, which darkens mornings and brightens evenings, may be ending for the …

To the Editor:After listening to all the political ads the last few weeks, I have come to the conclusion that the Democrats have only one thing they can complain about — abortion.Can they …

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.cortlandstandard.com: first name: Sheila last name: Cohen address: 209 Groton Avenue city: …

To the Editor:I am writing to support Josh Riley for Congress. Josh is dedicated to building economic opportunities in our region. He will continue investments in our communities by which Democrats …

To the Editor: Our ex-president, Donald Trump, has lost all credibility with his complete lack of adherence to any ethical, positive values. Our ex-president is sinking from his lack of positive …

To the Editor: Could anyone out there tell me where the money tree is located in Washington, D.C.? Apparently, there is now and has been a secret money tree there for our elected officials to go to …

To the Editor:Since 1993, Cinquanti Real Estate has sponsored the “Mitten Drive” by collecting donations from our Cortland County neighbors to help keep the children of our community warm …

The village of Dryden is seeking $4.9 million worth of improvements to its central business district, with the goal of creating a more walkable, livable village. We hope the village succeeds in its …

To the Editor: Helping Hands Caring Heart will be holding a ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 in Courthouse Park next to the United Presbyterian Church parking lot on Central Avenue in …

To the Editor: Join Josh Riley’s campaign to fight against the Trump candidates. Josh Riley will fight to guarantee women have the right to have safe, legal abortion services. If the Democrats …

We understand how many people bristle at the idea of government interfering in their private lives. That hits close to home when it comes to our pets; they’re part of our families. The city …

There’s a difference between regulating development so developers and neighbors alike can enjoy the benefits of a community. And then there’s what Cortland County did in 2020 to block …

To the Editor: On Nov. 8, we elect a representative for the new 19th Congressional District. Our choice is between Josh Riley, who grew up in and lives in this district, and Marc Molinaro, a …

To the Editor: I first met Binghamton native and Ithaca resident, Josh Riley, over five years ago and immediately Josh would run for office. One place we should all be united is in …

Halloween is whatever you make of it. Young kids, of course, want candy, to show off a cool costume and run around in the dark with their friends. Teenagers might eschew the costume, but are often …