We missed you at the polls Nov. 6
      "Democracy is not a fragile flower; still, it needs cultivating." That quote from President Ronald Reagan points to the necessity of ongoing public interest and participation to preserve the Democratic process we enjoy in this country. The abysmally small percentage of registered voters who cast ...
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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
by Kevin Eastwood
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More time to file for middle class STAR exemption
      Homeowners take note. if you have not filed for your Middle Class STAR rebate, you have until December 31 to do so. The earlier deadline of Nov. 30 has been extended as a result of a law passed by state lawmakers and signed by Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
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PETA: Wants Presidential pardon for all turkeys this year
      Dear Editor: President Bush will only pardon two turkeys this Thanksgiving; approximately 45 million others- who are just as deserving of compassion and respect- are depending on compassionate Americans to grant them their own personal pardons.
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Sometimes you feel like a nut...
     This squirrel is working hard to stock up on his winter food supply. And, he sees his shadow. Does that mean anything? Photo by Joe Turner
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