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Letters to the editor

Stefanik’s Ivy League lashout misses key point

To the editor: Looks like Elise Stefanik is hunting corruption in her Alma Mata, Harvard. The Ivy League should be happy hunting grounds against corruption but methinks Elise is a tad bit hypocritical in this matter. We need to wait and see if Elise will open fire on all the rich folks ...

Congress’ meager 27 successful bills in 2023 showcase its failings

To the editor: Twenty-seven. That’s the total number of bills passed by the United States House of Representatives in 2023, where our district’s Rep. Elise Stefanik holds the fourth-highest leadership role. Twenty-seven: That’s 3.7% of the bills sent to the floor for a vote, is a ...

Thankful for Saranac Lake DPW’s rescue

To the editor: On Dec. 28, 2023, the main water feed in the basement of our home burst below the shut off valve to the rest of the house. Water was pouring on the basement floor and flooding the floor at an alarming rate. A frantic call to the village of Saranac Lake was placed and only ...

NY-21 deserves an independent thinker in Congress

To the editor: This past weekend we had reason to celebrate: Finally, some measurable snow, an unexpected visit by a grandson and the Bills winning their division and clinching some post-season action. Unfortunately, all those positive happenings were overshadowed by the undemocratic musings ...

Holidays in Saranac Lake bring joy

To the editor: Many thanks to all those who contributed toward making Saranac Lake such a fun place to celebrate the holidays. The village did an outstanding job of decorating the streets and parks: so many trees and lights. The displays by businesses and home owners also contributed to ...

Ecumenical Council thanks

To the editor: On behalf of the Ecumenical Council of Saranac Lake, we would like to thank the community for your assistance in filling the Christmas Food Boxes. Through your generous donations we were able to provide food boxes for 88 grateful families, including over 180 children. Each ...