“Dad, you taught me everything I know about exterior illumination.” — Clark Griswold Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But electric Christmas tree lights? While Edison created the first outdoor electric light display, it was his assistant Edward Johnson who created the first ...

I was staying with a friend while she was expecting her first child. We had had similar troubles staying pregnant, and I was there for moral support while she navigated through another pregnancy. Everything became about superstitions, as if these patterns and rituals would finally get her ...

Albany and Syracuse utilize cameras in the vicinity of schools to try to control the rampant disregard for school speed limits by many drivers. Both cities issue a $50 fine to the vehicle’s registered owner for speeding 10 mph or more over the school speed limit. In October, a “Safety on ...

In December, many Americans embark on a shopping frenzy. Many feel obligated to spend money on useless, over-priced trinkets for friends and family. This year, with the economy tanking and prices rising, try a different approach: make food gifts in the peace and quiet of your home. Everyone ...

Last week this space covered a piece about John Stock, who had been superintendent of Litchfield Park, giving a talk at the Beth Joseph Synagogue about the history of Tupper Lake and Litchfield Park. My nephew, Kevin Littlefield, has been superintendent of that park now for many years. The ...