The city of Cortland received $2.05 million in federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan, but has no record of whether or how its Common Council authorized spending $765,000 of those …
To the Editor: The House wasted taxpayer’s money and their time creating and passing a gun bill, they knew darn well had no chance of making it through the Senate. They did it to make the …
To the Editor: We commend the Cortland Standard for the article on homelessness that appeared in the July 30 edition. The reporter did an excellent job of highlighting the issues surrounding this …
It's a conflict with ramifications as broad as the world socio-economic balance of power and as specific as one farmer who's trying to balance the books. And it's all over a few handfuls of …
To the Editor: Well, well, well, another local politician made the front page of Saturday’s paper, one who stands to gain financially from yet another solar project. What was not mentioned …
To the Editor: I’d like to commend Kevin Conlon on his solar energy article. It’s essential for the public to know the real cost of solar energy and the ripple effect it’s …
The city Common Council considered proposals last week that would significantly affect the way the city is operated and by whom. The council backed proposals to double the terms of councilpersons …
Vacant houses are bad for a community. They often don’t look good, frequently in poor repair and surrounded by unkempt lawns. They can present a danger, or lead to the deterioration of a …
To the Editor: Your recent article “Choosing to Live this Way’” highlighted some of the challenges those who are homeless or who are experiencing housing insecurity in Cortland …
We heard from several people as we researched and reported a story last week about growing homelessness in Cortland that people are homeless by choice. We find the comments a little tone …
To the Editor: I am writing in support of Leslie Danks Burke’s bid for the New York Senate. I have high hopes for what she can achieve for Central New York because she is an extraordinarily …
We’re excited to see what downtown Cortland will look like upon the completion of the $12 million reconstruction of Main Street, just now getting underway. Then again, we don’t rely on …
To the Editor: It is with great enthusiasm that I write in support of Leslie Danks Burke for New York State Senator in the 53rd District.Leslie has a long record of serving for the betterment of …
Establishing a business requires juggling a lot of pieces, such as funding, equipment and staffing. Getting government funds for such an endeavor offers new resources and possibilities but it …
Natural beauty is part of the greater Cortland area's "brand," and that brand is only getting stronger thanks to continuing investment and the work of dedicated individuals. As we've said many …
In an audience of tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands or perhaps millions, the professor said, if someone can misunderstand you, someone will. And sometimes it will be deliberate. Your job …
To the Editor: The CNY Mustang-All Ford Club is excited to announce our 14th annual “rooftop” concert for local charities. We are proud to be featuring Paul Davie and the BeatleCuse …
A four-lane city street and a grassy lawn were the only things separating them, but they might as well have been miles apart. The Cortland police and court facilities are located in City Hall at …
A Rockland County resident is trying to cope with paralysis, caused by — of all things — polio. It was the first recorded case of polio in America since 2013. Polio. It was supposed to …
To the Editor: One of the most glaring and gaping holes that COVID exposed throughout the American health care fabric was the spotlight showing that approximately 93% of American deaths involving …
To the Editor: This is a response to Mr. J. Weiss letter of July 22. Mr. Weiss has so aptly described in three paragraphs that the world is in the throes of a climate change. Clearly it’s …
What's Cortland got that Grand Rapids, Michigan, ain't got? Seventy-one former Grand Rapids residents. They moved to Cortland County. What's Davie County, North Carolina, got that Cortland …
To the Editor: The recent common sense and constitutionally sound decisions of the Supreme Court have given us a long overdue measure of constitutional sanity. Confusion regarding the 2nd …
If a community faces an unwelcome development — say, a dollar store or massive solar farm or an adult entertainment venue — and residents show up to meetings in droves to voice their …
The recent common sense and constitutionally sound decisions of the Supreme Court have given us a long overdue measure of constitutional sanity. Confusion regarding the 2nd Amendment …
