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Opinion

Federal act upends energy efforts

Commentary

It is anticipated that President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will raise clean energy project costs by 10–20%, increase the risk of grid shortfalls and raise electricity prices up to 60%. This is due to the elimination and acceleration of many clean energy incentives in the ...

Tolls are about safety and reliability

Commentary

This is in response to the editorial titled, “Overnight toll-free trips worth try” (July 22). While the idea of removing tolls, even for a few hours overnight, may sound appealing, the truth is removing tolls on the Thruway would cut off the very dedicated revenue stream that supports safe ...

DUNKIRK Habitat creating new beginnings

The OBSERVER’s View

Habitat for Humanity continues to grow the community while making a difference for local families. This week, the organization announced that after 12 months of waiting for their house to be completed, a family of three was able to move into their brand-new home at 11 Genet St., Dunkirk. ...

People’s Column

Peoples column

Adding clarification to Amphitheater Editor, OBSERVER: It is inaccurate, indeed deceptive, to write or describe performances taking place at the current Amphitheater without distinguishing between the original historic landmarked Amp that was demolished in 2016 and the $42 million imitation ...

The downside uncertainty of tariffs

Commentary

The Trump administration’s levying of tariffs is a form of taxation, essentially a tax hidden from public view. They are imposed before the final sale of a product. In essence, tariffs are a pre-sales tax, levied at a port-of-entry on goods coming into the country. They are included in the ...

Getting serious on immigration issue

Commentary

I am writing about undocumented people living in our Country, the facts and possible solutions. I want to begin by making it crystal clear I am not in favor of open borders. I support immigration laws and their enforcement. I know our immigration system is broken and is in need of repair. ...