Two recent incidents show that while the technology may change, the need for some basic vigilance remains. On Oct. 23, an overcharged e-scooter battery burst into flame (Experts say that’s …
Big tech companies out of California have transformed our economy over the past two decades. When we want a ride, we’re probably going to call an Uber or a Lyft. When we want delivery for …
Full speed ahead on internet With a fresh infusion of state grant funding, Cortland County may finally, FINALLY be able to connect the majority of the remainder of its households to high-speed …
To the Editor: After the election, Donald Trump declared that he will make the US the “cryptocurrency capitol of the globe.” Not because it is good for the economy (numerous collapses …
To the Editor: We are happy that Cortland County and New Yorkers voted to put the Equal Rights Amendment into the NY Constitution. But, do you know that the US Constitution does not include …
The Cortaca Jug festivities downtown over the weekend were predicated on a couple of theories that experience now shows have merit, but might need a bit of tinkering: The city closed off part …
To the Editor: I want to share with you a quote from the true crime writer Ann Rule’s “Too Late to Say Goodbye”: “With every book I write — I realize more just how many lives are …
The bad news for the city of Cortland continues, with the announcement last week that its credit rating has dropped. While this isn’t a catastrophe for city taxpayers, it does mean the city — and …
Perhaps suffering from an acute bout of cynicism, a colleague said to us the other day, “Why don’t we think about giving and charity the whole year, instead of just around the holidays?” Well, …
If the isolation, fear, misery and grief of the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that the single most-effective way to keep our friends and loved ones healthy and safe was to stay …
It’s been eight days since the general election. Some people are still cheering; others are still wailing and gnashing teeth at the return to the presidency of Donald Trump. But many decisions …
Like a young child, eyeing the presents under the Christmas tree on Dec. 18, our patience is being tested. It’s been nearly three years already, but the reconstruction of the city of Cortland’s …
That Nicholas Renzi donated $1 million to help Guthrie open the Renzie Cancer Center in 2021 is cause to stand up and say thank you. That he did it again — donating $1 million to help establish a …
To the Editor: Poll workers safeguard our elections. They open the polls bright and early and work until well after the polls close to assure all is secured. They greet us cheerfully, check …
To the Editor: On Nov. 5 we re-elected a cognitively and socially impaired man, who promises to be a dictator on day one, to the presidency. Is that really the best that we can do or is it …
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, long-term health care consisted of nursing homes: Either you were in one, or you weren’t. Over the past 40 or 50 years, the approach to care has …
When hurricanes threaten Florida, we feel high and dry in landlocked Central New York. When tornadoes ravage the Midwest, we’re thankful that they’re so rare in the greater Cortland area …
To the Editor: Things that bring happiness need to be shared. Last month, the Cortland County SPCA matched me with Bailey, the right dog for me at this time and place in life. I’m still …
Optimists see the glass as half full; pessimists see it as half empty. Curmudgeons see a thumbprint on the glass, and it bothers them. One such thumbprint is the state Department of Labor’s …
Few positions in public employment are so closely tied to the communities they serve than that of school district superintendent. Parents bundle up the kiddos and send them to school for 12 or 13 …
To the Editor: Since 1993, Cinquanti Real Estate has proudly sponsored the “Mitten Drive,” collecting donations from our Cortland County neighbors to help keep children warm as the …
To the Editor: Since joining the Cortland County Legislature, Kris Valentine Behnke has thoughtfully represented all the residents of LD5 with her solid understanding of the issues facing the …
To the Editor: I was shocked to see in large print on the front page of Tuesday’s Cortland Standard that candidate Molinaro” backs right to abortion.” This was despite of being on record …
To the Editor: I am a 33 year old community pharmacist in Central New York. I have lived in Camillus my entire life, and this November, I will be happily casting my vote for my former teacher, …
To the Editor: On Friday, an unknown individual place unsigned, un-stamped Trump propaganda statements in mail boxes along Song Lake Road in the town of Preble. The “facts” recited in this …
