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Opinion

Sink invaders into the high seas

Commentary

For decades, illegal drugs from all over the world — and particularly from Central and South America — have come into the United States. As decades have passed, illegal drugs have become more and more lethal. The drug trade is no mere set of commercial transactions. It is no mere set ...

HOCKEY: Chance begins to stop slide

The OBSERVER’s View

For 14 years, the Buffalo Sabres have been on the outside looking in when it comes to the National Hockey League playoffs. As the team opens its 55th season tonight at home against the New York Rangers, there is bound to be a bit of optimism with the fan base. But, for more than a decade, ...

A Brooklyn weekend of gathering together

Commentary

The many years ago that I lived in New York City, I never made it to Brooklyn. I didn’t ever have a compelling reason to go there until last weekend, and I wished that I didn’t have to attend the gathering. It was different than any funeral I’ve ever been to. Last month, my nephew, ...

U.S. working through shutdown

Commentary

Well, it’s shutdown time in Washington. Despite U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s remarks based on tired Democratic talking points this one can be blamed on Senate Democrats who claim they are seeking to protect “pandemic era” Obama Care tax credits when in fact they are lining up behind ...

AUTUMN: Color us happy with the foliage

The OBSERVER’s View

Chautauqua County is at its peak, according to the I Love New York campaign. That reference speaks to the colors of fall, which have been spectacular in recent days. For travelers, it is a brilliant and beautiful ride through the region. But we’re not alone. “Peak colors will continue to ...

People’s column

Peoples column

Do not discount advances in BESS Editor, OBSERVER: In regard to the piece with the headline “BESS catastrophe can be prevented” that was published last month in the OBSERVER, I do have some concerns. First, the author writes about lithium ion BESS projects and their myriad dangers. ...