Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 3:28:39 AM

An eyesore at our gateway To the editor: I was pleased to read in this past weekend's newspaper that someone, albeit a federal agency, HUD, has finally addressed the appalling conditions that exist within the Highland/Holland apartment complex. I ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Saturday, February 18, 2012 3:28:43 AM

Out of money; out of time To the editor: Attached is a copy of an open letter I have sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Dear Gov. Cuomo: I am writing to you today to request your assistance. This year, my district and other small rural school distric ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:28:44 AM

The train has run off the tracks To the editor: As we tick toward Election Day 2012, there seems to be a fairy tale type mantra being told by our media. When someone becomes an elected official, the things they say in front of the cameras, q ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:29:00 AM

Taxpayers can't afford more To the editor: I recently read the article in which the Broadalbin-Perth School Superintendent was whining about not having enough money in the budget this year and how he cannot possibly come under the cap as proposed ...

An open letter to the governor

Last Updated: Thursday, February 09, 2012 3:09:09 AM

An open letter to the governor Dear Gov. Cuomo: I'm writing to ask for your help, both in your role as governor of the state of New York and as a lobbyist for the students of our state. Broadalbin-Perth, the school district that I lead -- and reside ...

Letters to the editor

Last Updated: Monday, February 06, 2012 3:28:35 AM

Put a collar on your animal To the editor: We are writing to alert cat owners about steps you need to take to protect your cat from being euthanized without you knowing. A cat wandered into our neighborhood over the summer and a few neighbors l ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Thursday, February 02, 2012 3:29:26 AM

A offering of thanks To the editor: To my family, my great friends and special neighbors, for all their prayers, masses, cards, flowers, phone calls, gifts and delicious food. I thank Dr. Ron Marsh for the wonderful care, and also thanks to Dr ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 3:28:32 AM

A true hometown hero To the editor: The Recorder lost a great opportunity in not reporting the Shawn Taylor story, the fire chief from Rotterdam Junction who was invited to be Paul Tonko's guest at President Obama's State of the Union address. ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 3:30:30 AM

A family offers its thanks To the editor: We do not know how to express how grateful we are for the care packages and donations many of you have sent to us. My husband and I knew that taking in these three small children would be challenging but ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Friday, January 27, 2012 3:28:54 AM

Protect what we already have To the editor: It's not surprising at all to note that the most dedicated, determined, passionate conservationists who are constantly involved in forever protecting and preserving our natural forests, woodlands and th ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012 3:29:24 AM

Century Club says thanks To the editor: On behalf of the GFWC-Century Club of Amsterdam and the 2011 Festival of Trees committee, I would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful sponsors and supporters, for without them thi ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012 3:29:14 AM

Make it easier to live To the editor: Most will remember our former governor, Elliot Spitzer. I wonder how many will remember his proposal to tax illegal drugs. No really, he wanted drug dealers to buy tax stamps for the drugs that they intended ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:28:33 AM

It hasn't even been two weeks To the editor: It has not even been two weeks since I have been out of office as the 2nd Ward county supervisor and I find myself writing this letter. Supervisor Quackenbush's final quote that appeared in the Rec ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:28:54 AM

The citizens deserve better To the editor: The new year for city government is not encouraging. Your news article on the recent Common Council meeting was disappointing. Your editorial concerning the change in corporation counsel was hasty and ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011 3:28:55 AM

Wishes for the new year To the editor: My wish for the New Year is that the "mudslinging" in politics will come to an end. May the sun shine upon the United States and dry up the "mud" in today's politics. The verbal adult bullying needs to stop. ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 3:28:41 AM

Open letter to wonderful people To the editor: On Tuesday, Dec. 20, we witnessed a minor miracle and want to thank a lot of wonderful, giving people who helped to make this happen. On this night, the Comfort Zone Ministry Volunteers gave away ove ...

Last Updated: Saturday, December 24, 2011 3:28:40 AM

A tribute to a gentle giant To the editor: The town of Florida lost a friend in a tragic accident on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011. My family and I called him Farmer Mike, some called him Big Red, some called him Papa Mike. Farmer Mike was a family farme ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 3:28:28 AM

Remembering the flood victims To the editor: The summer of 2011 will long be remembered for its floods, tragic loss of life, and unending hardships for our Montgomery County communities. We, as a small community-based group, would like to remembe ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:29:02 AM

Whatever happened to traditional Christmas values? To the editor: I usually do not voice my opinion about controversial topics to anyone other than my family and friends but I am so tired of trying not to offend others or being afraid of saying w ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Saturday, December 17, 2011 3:29:02 AM

Success with spaghetti To the editor: St. Mary's Institute recently opened its doors for its first fundraising event since the school sustained major flooding in early October caused by a water main break. Guests for the annual spaghetti dinner a ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 3:28:55 AM

Book donations help museum To the editor: The board of trustees of the Walter Elwood Museum would like to take this time to formally and publically thank Bob Cudmore for the donation of $250 from a book signing he held on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2011, at ...

Letters to the Editor

Last Updated: Saturday, December 10, 2011 3:28:38 AM

Thinking outside the big box To the editor: I was shopping in Saratoga the other day, when I saw a man carrying a big sign. Not a mob of protesters, just one guy, quietly carrying a sign on a pole. I don't remember what he looked like, except he ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Thursday, December 08, 2011 3:28:41 AM

Successful collection for troops To the editor: Once again the officers and members of Catholic Daughters Court Catherine Esther 1264 would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to those who contributed items and money to the Christmas collection ...

Letter to the Editor

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 3:29:16 AM

A little help for the East End To the editor: The purpose of this letter is to provide some context and to give some additional information that may help to shed some light on comments that I made at the Amsterdam Zoning Board meeting held on Dec ...

Last Updated: Monday, December 05, 2011 3:28:42 AM

A tribute to the real thing To the editor: On Nov. 27, Bill Albertin passed away after a short illness. There are people who during their lifetime, make a real difference in the lives of others -- Bill Albertin is one of those people. Bill is a f ...