OPINION

Committee system needs reform, but not this way
Alderman Scott Cercone is on the right track in pushing the subject of committee reform in city government.Having said that, we’re glad his proposal to limit the terms of police and fire
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Get real with cost savings
A resolution calling for Niagara County to use an insurance company that would have pooled union and management of the county workforce into one plan — a plan touting to save the county money — must
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Daughter chronicles life of famous Lockportian
One of Lockport’s most famous citizens is the subject a of new book. The late William E. Miller’s life, both public and private, is the focus of a book written by his
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City’s debt load requires commitment to cost cuts
The city better be especially careful when it comes to how much it’s spending next year.Judging by its likely debt load, it’s already spending enough.The city is poised to double its
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Spalding Hardware mural: Much ado about nothing
We’re not sure why a simple mural became such an issue, and quite frankly, the “solution” seems worse than the “problem.”Anybody who drives past the Walnut Street/Davison Road intersection
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Heading down the road to Curmudgeonland
On Nov. 8, I turn 38. And I’m beginning to dread that day more and more.Never before was I concerned about my age.I still pretty much look the same as I did when I was 18.
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Uncouth Dean an embarassment for Wilson
ItÕs time for the people of Wilson to march on Town Hall. They need to get upset. They need to demand Supervisor Jerry DeanÕs resignation. Plain and simple.Dean called in last week to
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Booming airport needed to complement air base
We have two concerns about Niagara Falls International Airport.One is that the long-dormant airport finally get the investment it needs to help move area tourism along. The commercial half of
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