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Opinion

Managing prosperity warps Blakeman’s views

Editor's corner

Republican candidate for New York state governor Bruce Blakeman is starting to smell the coffee after apparently chugging too much downstate Kool Aid. During last week’s Long Island Association breakfast, both he and incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul shared the spotlight at the event that included ...

Corporations, government clash over tariffs

Commentary

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up the question of tariffs. The challengers to President Trump’s tariffs are two family-owned corporations: Learning Resources, Inc., and hand2mind, Inc. They’re headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., have 500 employees in the United States, and sell ...

WINTER: Snows, cold take toll on vehicles

The OBSERVER’s View

We are already tiring of the nearly one month pattern of winter. Heavy snows, winds, then melting followed by more lake-effect snows return. As of today, the region is under a winter weather advisory that could bring 10 inches of snow to the north county. With the alert, AAA is reminding ...

U.S. could have upper hand with Greenland

Commentary

Because of remarks by the Trump administration, there has been a lot in the news again about buying or taking Greenland from Denmark. I think that based on the questionable historical accuracy of Norse sagas concerning the discovery of Greenland compared to the fact based modern historical ...

Cleanliness is next to godliness

Commentary

If cleanliness is next to godliness, I might not make it to the pearly gates. It’s sad that I’ve slipped so much. I was reared to know the difference. Mom made me rewash dishes or pans that didn’t pass inspection and if I dusted around the doilies instead of under, well, that only led ...

DUNKIRK: Eyesore hotel reflects city’s woes

The OBSERVER’s View

There is no denying the abundant number of decaying structures and homes within the city of Dunkirk. Yet, within the last month, officials are seeking court permission for emergency demolition of a dilapidated former motel just off Route 5. The city filed a petition with state Supreme Court ...