Editorial: Long stories short
Editorial: Long stories short We could go on and on about the lingering misery left by tropical storms Irene and Lee. And about the resilience of communities still struggling yet so determined to...
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Friedman: A vote for innovation in America
Friedman: A vote for innovation in America New York Times Copyright 2012 New York Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:52...
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Dowd: Romney: Hunting for identity
Dowd: Romney: Hunting for identity New York Times Copyright 2012 New York Times. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:52 p.m.,...
View ArticleLetter: Ryan a nightmare for Obama, Biden
Letter: Ryan a nightmare for Obama, Biden A report from Politico says that President Barack Obama most feared that Tim Pawlenty would be Romney's choice for vice president. They may be right, but in...
View ArticleWalking the GOP plank
Walking the GOP plank • The following is from an editorial in the Los Angeles Times, where it appeared Friday.Delegates at the Republican National Convention are scheduled to vote Monday on a platform...
View ArticleLetter: Latham mall transformed area
Letter: Latham mall transformed area It is with mixed feelings that I read about the proposed demolition of the Latham Circle Mall. Few people recognize its earliest incarnation as the Latham Corners...
View ArticleLetter: Captive hunts feed pig problem
Letter: Captive hunts feed pig problem Contrary to the reassurances in a recent article, wild pigs continue to be raised throughout the state at captive hunting preserves, threatening the environment,...
View ArticleLetter: Horse fatalities quickly forgotten
Letter: Horse fatalities quickly forgotten In regards to the latest fatality at Saratoga Race Course, Pete's Parley on Aug. 20, the Times Union's coverage, centering on jockey Junior Alvarado's fall...
View ArticleEditorial: How to stop pollution, legally
Editorial: How to stop pollution, legally THE ISSUE:An historic environmental rule fails a critical legal test.THE STAKES:Stopping acid rain and other ecological calamities requires the good work of...
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Minors, parents and N.Y.'s justice system
Minors, parents and N.Y.'s justice system Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:00 p.m.,...
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Health care saves economy
Health care saves economy Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:00 p.m., Sunday, August...
View ArticleEnough Kabuki with Iran
Enough Kabuki with Iran Either Israel is engaged in the most elaborate ruse since the Trojan horse or it is on the cusp of a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. What's alarming is not...
View ArticleLooking back: Labor Day, 1894
Looking back: Labor Day, 1894 about this article: Although Labor Day was first marked in New York City in 1882, it wasn't an official national holiday until 1894. This was the Times Union's account of...
View ArticleWind expensive source of energy
Wind expensive source of energy James D. Garry, in his letter "Wind an infinite source of power," Aug. 20, makes a weak case in his support of wind power. Garry states wind power is an infinite source...
View ArticleSupport towns affected by floods
Support towns affected by floods One can't help admiring the resilience of the residents of communities like Middleburgh, Schoharie and Prattsville.Their attitude, portrayed quite nicely in recent...
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Fracking demands facts, not fears
Fracking demands facts, not fears Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:20 p.m., Monday,...
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GOP lacks the vision to inspire
GOP lacks the vision to inspire Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:21 p.m., Monday,...
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How to study up on colleges
How to study up on colleges Times Union Copyright 2012 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:21 p.m., Monday,...
View ArticleEditorial: McDonald for state Senate
Editorial: McDonald for state Senate THE ISSUE:Republicans in the 43rd District have two admittedly flawed candidates to choose from. THE STAKES:It comes down to effective, pragmatic governing. We...
View ArticleLetter: Add tax money to Social Security
Letter: Add tax money to Social Security I looked up the word "entitlement" in my 1960-edition Webster's Dictionary. It wasn't there. "Entitlement" is that word we use to refer to Social Security and...
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