January, named after the Roman two-faced god, Janus, is always a fascinating month. It is in January that the sale of products takes on new energy, appearing more than ever, ubiquitous even, on TV …

To the Editor: • FAIL is merely an acronym for “first attempt at learning.” (Editor’s note: No, it isn’t). • SUNY Cortland regularly runs a bus to Wal-Mart. Isn’t it time SUNY …

To the Editor: Regarding your article on revised grad standards, I don’t think Mary Shelley could devise a better plot for regenerating our high school students. The “portrait of a new …

In case you missed it... To the Editor: While Joe Biden just wrapped up a total of 570 days of vacation or 40% of his presidency while being paid by us taxpayers, he wiped the slate clean for …

To the Editor: The city of Cortland’s central business district is at a crossroads. The New York State funded Downtown Revitalization Initiative is making major improvements to the CBD …

To the Editor: My wife and I have made Cortland our home for more than three decades. But until we sold our house in the city and moved to Cortlandville three years ago, we were only occasional …

To the Editor: The Chamber stands in support of the great work JM Murray does for those with disabilities in our community and is in agreement with the opinion page article on Dec. 7. I have …

To the Editor: I wanted to share a few of my favorite proverbs: “From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. He fled from the rain and sat down under a waterspout.” — …

To the Editor: As journalists, I would have hoped that attention had been paid to the words used. First, you use the word “sub-population” twice: “...consider all the other …

To the Editor: I endorse Brian Payne for Cortlandville Fire Commissioner. Brian Payne, a lifelong resident of Cortlandville and son of Bob Payne, former …

To the Editor: I was saddened to learn of Tarky Lombardi’s passing, reading last Friday’s article in the Cortland Standard and his obituary the following day. Tarky was a well known and …

It’s fun to look at words that seem to mean something different from what they actually mean. Because the English language is a hybrid one, etymologically there is often not much to go on to …

To the Editor: Due to technical difficulties, our annual holiday light and music show on Cosmos Hill Road will not take place this year. We appreciate everyone who has enjoyed the show over …

To the Editor: Just a Reminder to drivers in our area, old and new alike. New York state law requires that you turn on your headlights if you need to turn on your windshield wipers. In our …

To the Editor: Stop the hand-wringing about Trump’s win. It’s to no avail. He can’t be stopped from appointing Fox News personalities to the Cabinet nor the Supreme Court from approving …

To the Editor: It’s time to put the Electoral College into the history’s dust bin. Counter to what we’ve been told, in presidential elections our vote doesn’t count unless our …

By Ernest M. Dodge “Executive Order 40 Committing New York To Be An Employment First State To Increase Competitive Integrated Employment For New Yorkers With Disabilities.” On Sept. 30, …

To the Editor: After the election, Donald Trump declared that he will make the US the “cryptocurrency capitol of the globe.” Not because it is good for the economy (numerous collapses …

To the Editor: We are happy that Cortland County and New Yorkers voted to put the Equal Rights Amendment into the NY Constitution. But, do you know that the US Constitution does not include …

To the Editor: I want to share with you a quote from the true crime writer Ann Rule’s “Too Late to Say Goodbye”: “With every book I write — I realize more just how many lives are …

To the Editor: Poll workers safeguard our elections. They open the polls bright and early and work until well after the polls close to assure all is secured. They greet us cheerfully, check …

To the Editor: On Nov. 5 we re-elected a cognitively and socially impaired man, who promises to be a dictator on day one, to the presidency. Is that really the best that we can do or is it …

To the Editor: Things that bring happiness need to be shared. Last month, the Cortland County SPCA matched me with Bailey, the right dog for me at this time and place in life. I’m still …

To the Editor: Since 1993, Cinquanti Real Estate has proudly sponsored the “Mitten Drive,” collecting donations from our Cortland County neighbors to help keep children warm as the …

To the Editor: Since joining the Cortland County Legislature, Kris Valentine Behnke has thoughtfully represented all the residents of LD5 with her solid understanding of the issues facing the …