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 …

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 …

To the Editor: Leadership that strives to improve the lives of the residents of the town of Dryden is essential for the community to continue to grow and thrive. Jason Leifer, Christina …

To the Editor: I am a Jewish SUNY Cortland alumni. Cortland President Erik Bitterbaum gave an incredibly tepid response to what is happening in the Middle East trying to appear that he is not …

To the Editor: To create a true 21st century — and beyond — expansion for the village of Dryden, developers of the proposed 749-unit Ezra Village can enact a number of measures to …

To the Editor: Let the games continue! McCarthy is removed and the leadership role is up for grabs. Not sure if there is a leader to be had. Our government is making all kinds of firsts. A …

To the Editor: If Edgar Bergen were alive today, I’m sure he would be very upset over how terribly McCarthy is being treated. Bonnie Carlson Cortlandville

To the Editor: It’s that time of the year, farmers chopping and taking the wagons back to the farm. I remember when I did it years ago, it’s just a given, driving on major roadways. But …

To the Editor: I have lived in Dryden for 19 years and have been following our Dryden town government for the last 14. The current group of leaders, Supervisor Leifer, Town Board members Dravis …

To the Editor: We are responding to the Oct. 4 article regarding the Cortlandville Town Board and town attorney, more specifically, the elimination of one of the part-time town justices and how …

To the Editor: I was shocked that the mayor was considering setting up a party downtown on the Cortaca Jug weekend. Students and alumni don’t need encouragement to party. The people in our …

To the Editor: As the attorney representing over 120 (and growing) Cortland County retirees who now have to sue their former employer just to stop the theft of their federal Medicare benefits …

To the Editor: In 2020, the community of Satartia, Mississippi was unprepared for the calamity that was about to hit, as fog enveloped the area, fog caused by carbon dioxide emissions (also …

Lime Hollow at 30 years — some reflections Charles Yaple     William Shakespeare once observed that “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women …

To the Editor: The phrase “All politics is theater, and all theater is political’’ is hardly tongue-in-cheek. It aptly describes the newest trend among political candidates in 2023 — …

To the Editor: Elected federal representatives know their responsibility is to run our government. Being aware of timelines doesn’t even give them incentive to do that. Keeping government …