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To the Editor: While I appreciate the intent of the cartoon in the Nov. 1 issue of the Cortland Standard, I do not believe it is accurate. Antisemitism is not just now bursting “the …

To the Editor: Our current Democratic leaders in Dryden have performed commendable and effective work in advancing our town’s interests and protecting our future. As one example, quality and …

To the Editor: Received in my mailbox on Saturday was a flier from an unidentified someone or group of individuals, containing inaccurate bullet points why the second judge position should be …

To the Editor: It is the season for fall to be in the air. Also with fall, come decorations with pumpkins and also the Halloween season. I am asking for all of those used pumpkins to be …

To the Editor: Saturday’s mail came with a flier exhorting me to vote to eliminate Cortland Town Judge Mathey’s position. Questions: Why didn’t the flier identify who authored or paid …

To the Editor: Vote NO to Cortlandville Prop 4. Cortlandville proposition 4 was illegally put on the ballot. The Town Board clearly violated the Open Meetings Law and there is a lawsuit …

To the Editor: Dryden Supervisor Jason Leifer has made it a town priority to provide people with a better choice for quality and affordable broadband internet in the town of Dryden. With …

To the Editor: I urge voters in County Legislative District 10 to vote for Reed Cleland in our upcoming elections. I’ve known Reed for a few years. His youthfulness, energy, intellect and …

To the Editor: A recent editorial discussed the issue of housing in Cortland County. In it the folks who have questioned the plans for the former Parker School were accused of “getting the …

To the Editor: Voters of Cortland County: When you go to the polls, please consider the following. Review the candidates and propositions. Instead of voting in incumbents, take the time to …

To the Editor: I write with enthusiastic support for the candidacy of Susan Wilson, who is running for reelection in Cortland County Legislative District 5. As a county resident for more than 25 …

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 …

To the Editor: I’ve known Reed Cleland since he was a wee lad. His mom (Val) and I taught together for over twenty years at Homer HS, and Reed was often around when we’d get together. As …

To the Editor: On Oct. 26 the county Legislature voted 10-7 in favor of a 20% pay increase for themselves. The raise will not go into effect until the start of next year, when the new …

To the Editor: The Republican 2023 fall dinner on Oct. 27 at Tinelli’s Hathaway House may have been a fine event for candidates to present their perspectives and enjoy the camaraderie of …

To the Editor: I am writing this in response to Mr. Rodin’s letter which was published in the Oct. 19 edition of this paper. I, like Mr. Rodin, am a Jewish alumnus of SUNY Cortland. Rather …

To the Editor: It seems that all the political eyes are focused on the local races for city and county seats. That is all well and good but there is one more race which is, perhaps, more …

Pumpkins and spice

Karla Alwes The connection between pumpkins and our lives in the month of October is a serious one. Whether we have the actual orange gourds piled in our front yards, next to trees or …

To the Editor: Elections are fast approaching (early voting starts Oct. 28, Election Day Nov. 7.) Deirdre Hay is running for state Supreme Court, 6th Judicial District and well-deserves our …

To the Editor: Leadership equals direction, control, guidance, management, governance and compromise. Where is the leadership within the Republican Party? The elected Republican …

To the Editor: The Cortland Standard published last week my letter critical of SUNY Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum’s open letter concerning the Middle …

To the Editor: I recently had the pleasure of meeting Reed Cleland, a candidate for the county Legislature in District 10. I was immediately impressed by his ability to clearly articulate his …

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 …

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