Reader's opinions

To the Editor: Soon — perhaps really soon — our politicians, school districts and county IDA have to make a smart decision on how to tax the Homer-EDF Solar Project. What is the amount of …

To the Editor: This letter is in response to John Carroll’s letter about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her heckling of the president during his speech Feb. 7. What she and the other people …

To the Editor: When are the Cortlandville voters going to wake up and decide to vote for candidates with qualifications and integrity, rather than blindly voting for any candidate who has …

To the Editor: We need to talk trash.In the Bottle Bill’s 40 year history, the five cents you get back for returning certain plastic, glass and aluminum beverage containers has never been …

To the Editor:Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green represents her constituents, her family, Congress and the American people.She is a role model for so many people.At the State of the Union address on Feb. 7 …

To the Editor: It’s not often in life that we get a do-over. Right now our country is taking advantage of the opportunity to do just that with regard to Russia’s land grab in Ukraine. …

To the Editor:The NYS Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Advisory Board was established as a result of the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement against the tobacco industry. As the last of the original …

To the Editor:This is an open letter to the leadership of Homer, Cortlandville and the Cortland Standard.Everyone is looking for solutions to the problem of our dependence on fossil fuels for our …

To the Editor:I was concerned while reading the article in the Feb. 21 paper titled “A mix of science, Magic. Experience Psychic Fair draws crowds to Cortlandville.” There isn’t a …

To the Editor:As a resident of Homer Village, I am opposed to the efforts ofthe local Center for the Arts, American Legion post, CongregationalChurch, and the fire department to upgrade their passive …

To the Editor:In his Feb. 16 town hall visit to Cortland, newly elected Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro showed that he was a very eloquent speaker. He also showed, as many politicians do, that …

To the Editor:I applaud Village of Homer Historian Martin Sweeney in his Feb. 3 letter for acknowledging that the historic marker near the Homer Elementary School fails to provide a fuller and more …

To the Editor: I want to applaud the Cortland Free Library for noticing an issue and finding a solution — one that keeps everyone safe. Sharps disposal bins allow individuals to safely dispose …

Molinaro shows up

To the Editor: Congressman Marc Molinaro paid Cortland County a visit on Feb. 16 as one of eleven district-wide town halls. I found a front-row seat, appreciating that Mr. Molinaro had already …

To the Editor: In a Feb. 7 editorial, the Cortland Standard chastised me and other county legislators who voted to eliminate the mileage reimbursement cap in an existing Legislative Local Mileage …

To the Editor:Like other Homer residents, I’m delighted and excited the village has been awarded a $10 million grant for restoration and upgrade projects.At the same time, however, I’m …

To the Editor: I was disgusted to see a sharps collection bin in the children’s bathroom at Cortland Free Library recently. I have no doubt they pride themselves on being …

To the Editor: Many of our newer village residents may not realize that our Homer Fire Department is 100% volunteers, and has been since the mid 1800s! The department is having a difficult time …

To the Editor:Last week I received a questionnaire from the Commissioner Of Jurors Office in Cortland. I was able to answer all seven questions in a positive light, it’s my suspicion I will be …

To the Editor: You do not need a study to tell you that disruption of sleep is bad for you. This same is true for a barking dog, a loud motorcycle or changing clock time. Stop changing the clock. …

To the Editor: You do not need a study to tell you that disruption of sleep is bad for you. This same is true for a barking dog, a loud motorcycle or changing clock time. Stop changing the …

To the Editor: Last week I received a questionnaire from the Commissioner Of Jurors Office in Cortland. I was able to answer all seven questions in a positive light, it’s my suspicion I …

To the Editor: Jacob Mack’s recent article “Competing Concerns: Development in C’ville balances growth, environment” suggests that striking the right balance between …

To the Editor:In her Jan. 19 letter, retired SUNY English Professor Karla Alwes explains that an argument is a structured debate, such as in legal arguments in a court case. It is not a street fight. …

To the Editor:On Dec. 13, the Cortland Standard published “Our Opinion,” “Let facts sway your feelings.” The opinion chastised politicians for “all the breast-beating, …

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