To the editor: What is the best reason to vote? Survival! Americans are facing facts, like hurricanes that are now more frequent and deadly. NBC News reported this summer’s all-time record in Phoenix, Arizona: “61 days of temperatures at or above 110 degrees,” and five states that had ...

To the Editor: Essex County Government has been fortunate to have had a long history of excellent public servants. From local town officials to our countywide officials, every level of government has produced selfless individuals who go above and beyond to serve the people of their ...

To the editor: Kristy Sprague will make an excellent County Court, Family Court and Surrogate’s Court judge. Kristy’s strengths are her long experience as a courtroom advocate and as an attorney who met many people face to face and listened to their stories. Being a good judge requires ...

To the editor: Essex County is lucky to have someone like Kristy Sprague running for judge. She’s not just an experienced prosecutor; she’s also an Essex County native and someone who truly cares about the people here in the North Country. Over the years, she’s fought hard for victims, ...

To the editor: In New York state, early voting begins Oct. 26. Mail-in voting started in the beginning of October. Tuesday, Nov. 5, is the formal Election Day. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. We live in a democracy. Voting is the most important part of giving each citizen a voice. ...

To the editor: On behalf of the village of Lake Placid and the Lake Placid Police Department, I would like to thank the Lake Placid Fish and Game Club for their continued support. For many years, the club has provided the police department with their excellent facility to complete our ...