When you think about it, Santa Claus has a pretty good gig. Sure, he works holidays — one, at least — but he makes his own hours, gets to travel, delivers a product everybody wants. And …
As journalists, we consider protecting the public’s right to witness the actions of their government leaders as one of our most important functions.That’s why we found ourselves …
Vote like democracy depends on it Thousands of your neighbors have already voted in the 2022 midterm elections, and we hope you’ll join them — Election Day is Nov. 8, and this is an …
When we think of childbirth, we like to think the happy thoughts: the joy in hearing a cry from a healthy new baby; the disheveled, sweaty, beautiful mess of a mother who has just brought forth into …
As most of us sleep Sunday morning, an historic moment may come and go — but only time will tell. Daylight Savings Time, which darkens mornings and brightens evenings, may be ending for the …
The village of Dryden is seeking $4.9 million worth of improvements to its central business district, with the goal of creating a more walkable, livable village. We hope the village succeeds in its …
We understand how many people bristle at the idea of government interfering in their private lives. That hits close to home when it comes to our pets; they’re part of our families. The city …
There’s a difference between regulating development so developers and neighbors alike can enjoy the benefits of a community. And then there’s what Cortland County did in 2020 to block …
Halloween is whatever you make of it. Young kids, of course, want candy, to show off a cool costume and run around in the dark with their friends. Teenagers might eschew the costume, but are often …
My god, marijuana smoke smells like someone grilling rancid socks. And walking through a fog of nicotine vapors delivers a contact buzz that’s truly unpleasant for people who don’t …
With just a few weeks remaining before voters go to the polls on Election Day on Nov. 8 — and with early voting starting on Oct. 29 this year — the Cortland Standard has already received …
Normally, we’d be ecstatic about Cortland County legislators considering a county charter and new ways to operate government. We like that public leaders are thinking the big thought, and …
Free parking in downtown Cortland has been available for decades, but that could be coming to and end if the city moves ahead with a plan to initiate a payment system. The program could use an …
Forget jack-o’-lantern orange; pink is the official color of October, as far as we’re concerned. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Saturday’s edition of the …
There was a big announcement for Central New York last week when Micron Technology unveiled plans for a $100 billion microchip factory in Clay, about 40 minutes north of Cortland. It is difficult to …
We’re not surprised that 15 months after Cortland County legislators voted to largely defund the county’s seven senior centers outside Cortland — instead providing token grants of …
Cortland County Legislature Chairman Kevin Fitch wants a budget with no tax increase, although the levy increases 2%. Homer Supervisor Fred Forbes predicts a 1.1% tax increase; Cortland Mayor Scott …
We're thankful that the pandemic phase of COVID-19 is easing into the endemic stage, although the World Health Organization hasn't declared it over, yet. But easing up regarding COVID means we …
Two things of note passed our eyes in Friday's edition: Veterans, specifically the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 377 of Dryden, announced they had raised so much money to refurbish a …
You could feel it in the air, strolling around at the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest this weekend. Yes, there was a chill that the sun struggled to dispel, but it was something else — perhaps …
Once, the Homer Town Hall was the center of the community. The building opened in 1908 to serve the residents. Village offices were there, town offices, too. The building even featured an opera …
It may not rival the grandeur of the original, but it looks like Cortland County will move ahead next year to build a new dock on Little York Lake in Dwyer Memorial Park. The county Legislature …
You were warned. When the YWCA of Cortland and CAPCO announced a plan to have the city acquire the former Parker Elementary School to be renovated as an early childhood education center — a …
A simple handyman project — say, replacing a fixture in the bathroom — shouldn't take too long, right? We bought the replacement part at the hardware store. We collected the tools we …
Although there's probably never a good time for a community to lose a major employer, this is probably about as good as it gets. Ask nearly any local business, and they'll tell you how difficult …
