To the Editor: A dozen swing-district and centrist House Republicans are warning Speaker Mike Johnson that they won’t vote for a budget reconciliation package that cuts Medicaid too deeply. I’m surprised that our Congressman, Mike Lawler, hasn’t yet joined them. In New York’s 17th Congressional District, approximately 23.3% of people under 65 are on Medicaid. […]
Dear Editor Beth Davidson should check her facts before espousing on “false” claims. In an effort to attack Lawler for failing to deliver, she had to concede that Lawler in fact did obtain funding. Better to be thought dumb than to open your mouth and prove it. Peggy Teslow Dear Editor Rep. Lawler, defend […]
Casinos are renowned for offering a variety of entertainment and activities to their visitors. However, it is less well-known that these establishments can significantly impact the local economy. Thanks to strategic investments and community-focused initiatives, the casino industry in New York has become a significant catalyst for economic and social transformation. In this article, we […]
What News is Good News? By: Joseph Dunnigan The first amendment of the United States Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” Now, this is good and bad news. The good news, as many philosophers, statesmen/ women and other influential thinkers have expressed, is […]
To the Editor, The following was sent to our esteemed Congressman, Michael Lawler (not my favorite person in the world). Dear Mr. Lawler, I fear that you, sir, are a coward, a liar and a fraud—and a hypocrite as well. You boldly claim in your newsletter that you will never vote for (or support) reductions […]
Dear Editor I was disappointed to read United States Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins’ shortsighted plan to defeat bird flu, which is running rampant across the country. The strategy includes $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in aid to factory farms, and $100 million for chicken vaccine research. The package amounts to a $1-billion bailout […]