Consider climate when voting Editor, OBSERVER: I scratched my head in disbelief after reading the OBSERVER editorial, “New leadership for governor” (Oct. 29). Incumbent Kathy Hochul may be a flawed candidate, but her deficiencies hardly match Lee Zeldin’s. And the idea that Zeldin’s ...

Family ‘grateful’ for love, support Editor, OBSERVER The family of Carson Senfield would like to thank the communities of Dunkirk and Fredonia for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support during this most difficult time. We are forever grateful for every one of your messages ...

Community need for food growing Editor, OBSERVER: The Feeding Fredonia Challenge, sponsored by the Fredonia Presbyterian Church, is underway. The Feeding Fredonia Challenge is a completely volunteer effort, with members of the church contacting local businesses, schools and SUNY ...

Party blinders worn on both sides Editor, OBSERVER: Sociopath, fascist, band of devotees, troubled disillusioned people, extremists, MAGA cultists, crime syndicate, violent fringe, dictator, etc. Do these words sound or look familiar? They should! They’re used by the present ...

Gun laws take away from ceremony Editor, OBSERVER: My husband and I attended the 9/11 ceremony that the American Legion puts on every year at the County Courthouse. It was the 21st year for this Rememberance Ceremony. How sad to find out that the new gun laws that were passed in New York ...

Editor, OBSERVER: Environmental Defense Fund director and senior attorney Adam Peltz warned of the long-standing problems of abandoned gas wells in Western New York State and its Southern Tier. Peltz was interviewed by Capitol Pressroom reporter David Lombardo on Sept. 12. Peltz asserted ...