To the Editor: Abraham Lincoln, in the Gettysburg Address, expressed concern that government of, by, and for the people would not perish from the earth. Lincoln’s words were borrowed from …

To the Editor: In regards to the recent article and editorial on “The Little White Church” — I would like the opportunity to make a few corrections. The Center for the Arts has not …

To the Editor: Lily Byrne’s article in Jan. 1’s newspaper about Ithaca-Cortland PFLAG will be of interest to anyone looking for support and information concering LGBT+ issues. PFLAG, both …

To the Editor: Concerning the current situation of our world, when was the last time you saw a certain movie that was released in 1964, directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Peter Sellers …

To the Editor: I had terrible eyesight when I was a kid. Thanks to Lasik that’s fixed, but your recent “Our Opinion” had me squinting again. People choosing not to vote is not voter …

To the Editor: A Dec. 26 Cortland Standard article described how 69 million American families own mutual funds. Many of these accounts are in retirement savings. The article names several …

The two-faced Greek god Janus is the origin of the word January. Two-faced is not a deliberate insult here, but instead a bittersweet message, as a way to signify the month of January as being …

To the Editor: We have the power to wipe out cervical cancer. Yet, a recent U.S. study shows that more cervical cancers are being diagnosed at a later stage, when the cancer may have already …

To the Editor: The number of tobacco retail stores in a community is linked to increased smoking rates, increased smoking-related death and disease outcomes, and the normalization of tobacco …

To the Editor: It is weird that the terms slim chance and fat chance mean the same thing. Why doesn’t SUNY Cortland run a bus to and from Main Street in Cortland? If tomatoes are …

To the Editor: Are we headed for round two of the fracking fight? Clean Energy Solutions Company is leasing lands in Broome, Tioga, and Chemung counties. Touting a new, untested method of …

To the Editor: My Oct. 6 Cortland Standard letter entitled “Beware ‘hoax’ climate solutions” outlined a technology called “carbon capture and sequestration” (CCS), invented by Big Oil, …

Governments have gone crazy. New York state is looking to possibly pass a law making it mandatory for any restaurant operating on the thruway system …

To the Editor: The article that appeared April 18 reported that there are 40 homeless people in Cortland. I understand the only shelter (one single room), at the Salvation Army (back …

To the Editor: This is a response to a letter written by Ruth Lewis. When I read your letter, I reacted to your situation since I was there until a kind friend reached out to help me. Since …

To the Editor: Thanks to the Cortland Standard for its extensive coverage of the recent COP28 Climate Conference. After weeks of heated confrontation and debates a consensus statement was …

To the Editor: While Donald Trump continues to recite, in a kind of mangled paraphrase, passages from ‘Mein Kampf’ at his rallies, we hear that he is becoming even more popular. So was the …

To the Editor: Saturday Night Live had a skit some years ago that distinguished “funny ha ha” from “funny strange.” Saturday’s cartoon in the Cortland Standard Opinion page would fit …

To the Editor: In 2006 I was diagnosed with post surgical Hypoparathyroidism. Due to this I must be medicated daily as my body does not produce enough calcium. Throughout the years I began …

To the Editor: I am sure by now most of you have seen the expansion of those solar installations around the county. So my questions are as follows: Has anyone seen a reduction in their …

To the Editor: As county legislator-elect representing most of Homer (LD 10), I feel compelled to respond to a letter to the editor from Nov. 29, which voiced strong opposition to the Homer …

To the Editor: Given all the problems in the world right now, this one is pretty paltry. On the other hand, in my world and that of others in similar circumstances, it’s a big deal. In my …

To the Editor: My husband and I could not disagree more with Mr. Doring’s opinion, printed here Nov. 29, criticizing the Homer School meal program. Mr. Doring myopically suggests that public …

To the Editor: I have a service dog. He is licensed as a service dog and is individually trained for my needs. I’ve lately been having issues: accessibility to a local store, harassment, …

To the Editor: The other night in a town hall with Sean Hannity, former President Trump was invited to confirm that he would not be a dictator. He kinda sorta did, but did not really address …