Joy Rowlinson: Wartime memories still remain strong

Published: 05/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/24/2013 4:15 pm

Kathleen Copeland: Mentally ill people need a helping hand

Published: 05/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/23/2013 3:13 pm

Joan Wickett: Community abounds with unsung heroes

Published: 05/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/23/2013 7:10 am

Mary Beth Scott: Living in the moment brings joy to our family

Published: 05/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/21/2013 3:38 pm

Mark Benton: It’s great to reconnect with former students

Published: 05/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/20/2013 4:16 pm

Joseph T. Pillittere Jr.:

Published: 05/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 10:57 am

Khimm Graham: Focus on the blessings in journey to other side

Published: 05/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/18/2013 7:46 am

James Costa: Opening minds is teacher’s true reward

Published: 05/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 6:51 am

Michelle Schmidt: Future looks bright thanks to today’s teens

Published: 05/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/15/2013 5:07 pm

Leonard Gross: Allowing cats to roam diminishes community

Published: 05/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/15/2013 6:29 am

Jessica Cronenberger: Let’s embrace diversity as we stand together

Published: 05/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/14/2013 6:21 am

The Rev. Robert Golombek: A mother’s love knows no bounds

Published: 05/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/09/2013 2:51 pm

Brenda Alesii: Mom’s philosophies a part of her charm

Published: 05/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/10/2013 3:10 pm

Nancy Davidoff Kelton: Grandmothers’ lessons are still with me today

Published: 05/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/09/2013 2:50 pm

Joseph Xavier Martin: An off-color solution saves me some green

Published: 05/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/08/2013 3:13 pm

Michele Messina: Nurses take pride in helping people

Published: 05/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/07/2013 3:52 pm

Wendy Schreiner:

Published: 05/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/06/2013 4:17 pm

Cyndy Rebisz: Merv sets example for a life well-lived

Published: 05/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/02/2013 3:48 pm

Carolyn Husarek: Friendly atmosphere draws me to market

Published: 05/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/03/2013 2:50 pm

Sara M. Rosiek: State tests destroy passion for learning

Published: 05/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/02/2013 3:48 pm

Sara Hood: Blood donors help save countless lives

Published: 05/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 3:50 pm

Bob Butler: Victory isn’t always evident on scoreboard

Published: 05/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 3:04 pm

Sandy Barton: We can wipe out evil if we stick together

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 6:32 am

Karen Whissel Reilly:

Published: 04/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/25/2013 5:04 pm

Amber Chandler: Parents and teachers are on the same side

Published: 04/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/26/2013 2:26 pm

Marion Liebler: Reunion stirs trip down memory lane

Published: 04/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/25/2013 5:03 pm

Bob O’Connor: Grandparents get to have all the fun

Published: 04/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/24/2013 2:44 pm

Charles Lamb: Old-time telephones had some advantages

Published: 04/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/24/2013 6:33 am

Sharon Cramer: ‘Getting on the road’ is music to my ears

Published: 04/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/22/2013 4:37 pm

The Rev. Charles A. Deacon:

Published: 04/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/18/2013 5:31 pm

Jim Williams: Our grand experience will never be forgotten

Published: 04/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/19/2013 2:47 pm

Pat Webdale:

Published: 04/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/18/2013 5:32 pm

Dennis Patrick Farrell: India’s charm revealed on extraordinary trip

Published: 04/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/18/2013 6:34 am

David Matz: Traveling by train is far better than flying

Published: 04/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/16/2013 3:17 pm

Judith Geer: Serving on school board is a delicate balancing act

Published: 04/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/15/2013 5:06 pm

Bob Poczik: Realizing a dream is a wonderful gift

Published: 04/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/11/2013 5:40 pm

Nick Grew: Family traditions endure at market

Published: 04/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/12/2013 7:02 am

Vickie Rubin: Dedicated volunteers making a difference

Published: 04/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/10/2013 4:03 pm

Robert L. Heichberger: Spring day on farm was full of surprises

Published: 04/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/10/2013 7:51 am

Michelle Bennett Stieglitz: Let’s all try to learn about Alzheimer’s

Published: 04/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/08/2013 3:59 pm

Karen Monaco: Cleaning out friend’s desk provides one last laugh

Published: 04/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/04/2013 4:12 pm

Mitch Flynn: Never underestimate importance of a helmet

Published: 04/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/05/2013 3:05 pm

Tom Graham: Teamwork of rowing teaches key life lessons

Published: 04/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/05/2013 7:27 am

Tom Graham: Teamwork of rowing teaches key life lessons

Published: 04/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/04/2013 4:18 pm

Lori L. DuVall: I loved every minute of my ball-playing years

Published: 04/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/04/2013 7:29 am

Aaron Krolikowski: Buffalo’s treasures are worth preserving

Published: 04/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 4:46 pm

Alison Schweichler: Son’s birth inspires me to look at big picture

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 8:12 am

Carolina Galán de Jackson: Homeschooling offers incredible advantages

Published: 04/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/29/2013 4:31 pm

Melissa Aniskiewicz: Traditions celebrate savior’s resurrection

Published: 03/31/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/28/2013 5:06 pm

Adeline G. Levine: Acceptance allows us to appreciate humanity

Published: 03/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/29/2013 4:31 pm

Nancy Jo Eckerson: ‘Dibs or no dibs’ helped develop code of honor

Published: 03/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/29/2013 12:11 am

Howard Wolf: Springing forward after falling back

Published: 03/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/28/2013 6:30 am

Frank Dinan: Old cars made driving a wonderful adventure

Published: 03/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/27/2013 6:45 am

Adele Haas: Cheating student learns wrong lesson from dad

Published: 03/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/25/2013 4:42 pm

Marty Haumesser:

Published: 03/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/21/2013 5:11 pm

Peg Cushman: Family’s love carries us through toughest days

Published: 03/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/22/2013 2:45 pm

Tony Kutter: Let’s strive to be more self-sufficient

Published: 03/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/21/2013 5:11 pm

Michael Sherry: Desire to help others unleashes inner strength

Published: 03/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/20/2013 3:04 pm

Deborah DiVencenzo: Children with disabilities are truly extraordinary

Published: 03/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 4:13 pm

Ray Geaney: Observe true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day

Published: 03/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/14/2013 3:52 pm

Brian Milligan:

Published: 03/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/15/2013 3:21 pm

Joan Wickett: Greatest Generation merits remembrance

Published: 03/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/14/2013 3:41 pm

Jim Manley: Freedom sacrificed on Liberty Island

Published: 03/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/13/2013 4:50 pm

Monsignor Robert K. Golombek: Church must choose extraordinary leader

Published: 03/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/13/2013 6:46 am

Patrick Henry: DVR would be handy in other phases of life

Published: 03/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/12/2013 9:43 am

Lynn Lombard: Taste buds’ awakening is a pleasant surprise

Published: 03/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/11/2013 10:11 am

D. John Bray: I feel like I’m lost in a strange land

Published: 03/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/07/2013 3:52 pm

Dan Schwartz: Doughnut addiction sure is tough to kick

Published: 03/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/07/2013 3:52 pm

Larry Beahan: Valentine’s Day dinner offers food for thought

Published: 03/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/06/2013 4:11 pm

Cathy Tallady: Family life revolves around dinner table

By Cathy Tallady

Published: 03/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 7:27 am

Nan Simpson: Climate change rally was awe-inspiring

Published: 03/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/05/2013 3:13 pm

Andrea Ranallo-Rodriguez: Dance offers chance to help us battle MS

Published: 03/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/04/2013 2:20 pm

Kyle Kelthy: The American Dream is a distant memory

Published: 03/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/28/2013 6:06 pm

Veronica Hogle: People need poetry to elevate the spirit

Published: 03/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/01/2013 3:20 pm

Ryan E. Keating: Winter has me pining for summer camp trip

Published: 03/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/28/2013 6:07 pm

Sarah T. Schwab: Technology keeps me connected to cousin

Published: 02/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/27/2013 2:42 pm

Violet Oldenski: Today’s active seniors enjoy life to the fullest

Published: 02/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/26/2013 3:34 pm

Phil Ryan: Great to see veterans welcomed as heroes

Published: 02/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/25/2013 3:55 pm

Gary Earl Ross: Teaching will give way to full-time writing

Published: 02/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/21/2013 12:53 pm

Josh Ward: Accept the challenge, face change head-on

Published: 02/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/22/2013 2:35 pm

Doug Routt: Technology is ruining my eureka moments

Published: 02/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/22/2013 6:37 am

Timothy M. Shannon: Let’s preserve, explore our historic waterfront

Published: 02/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/21/2013 6:22 am

Wendy Schreiner: It’s never too late to chase your dreams

By Wendy Schreiner

Published: 02/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/20/2013 6:33 am

Penny F. Zeplowitz: It’s family that makes a home so special

By Penny Zeplowitz

Special to The News

Published: 02/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/19/2013 6:49 am

Bob Poczik: Pal’s indomitable spirit will be sorely missed

Published: 02/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/14/2013 10:23 am

James Costa: Long, full life brings bittersweet reflections

Published: 02/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/14/2013 12:28 pm

A valentine message from ‘the other side’

By Karen Adragna Walsh

Special to The News

Published: 02/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/14/2013 7:19 am

Mitch Flynn: Spin class takes me back to Boston Hills

Published: 02/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/12/2013 1:37 pm

Joyelle Tedeschi: Homelessness remains cold reality in Buffalo

Published: 02/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/11/2013 1:34 pm

Danny Stone: Simple explanations ease communication

Published: 02/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/07/2013 1:03 pm

Scotty Harris: Are we better off for all this progress?

Published: 02/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/08/2013 4:24 pm

Lori DuVall: Amazing godmother show us how to live

Published: 02/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/07/2013 1:03 pm

Arlan Peters: Garden Walk founder gave us wonderful gift

Published: 02/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/06/2013 3:56 pm

Mark Clark: New mentality brings joy back to pro sports

Published: 02/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/05/2013 2:48 pm

Cynthia Van Ness: Buffalo should clear snow from sidewalks

Published: 02/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/05/2013 9:38 am

Joseph Killian: Super Bowl Sunday ought to be a holiday

Published: 02/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/03/2013 8:36 am

Sister Ann Marie Striegl: Lend a hand to keep children safe, happy

Published: 02/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/01/2013 2:23 pm

Linda Snell: God wink brings joy amid great sorrow

Published: 02/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/31/2013 4:45 pm

Sharon Green: Friendships blossom during visit to Spain

Published: 01/31/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/30/2013 1:59 pm

Sharon Cramer: Clippings connect me with family, friends

Published: 01/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 4:17 pm

Kristen Killian: Son’s birth thrust me into unfamiliar world

Published: 01/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 6:28 am

Bob O’Connor: Suffering in silence is highly overrated

Published: 01/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 10:53 am

Allen Scioli: Our nation is moving toward a police state

Published: 01/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 4:05 pm

Wes Carter: We’re indebted to all who work with hands

Published: 01/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 8:04 am

Susan Giovino: Savoring memories of sentimental trip

Published: 01/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/24/2013 8:53 pm

Mark O’Brian: Commuting on foot offers new perspective

Published: 01/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/23/2013 6:35 am

Jacqueline J. Goergen: Reform is punishing students and teachers

Published: 01/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/22/2013 7:30 am

Lee Coppola: Butterfly restores faith in an afterlife

Published: 01/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/17/2013 4:48 pm

Jim Schneegold:

Published: 01/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/18/2013 2:30 pm

Amy Morgan: We can’t all be roller derby queens

Published: 01/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/18/2013 6:25 am

Sara Syal: Library’s media room is temple of relaxation

Published: 01/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/16/2013 4:40 pm

Albert Sterbak: Visit to Musee d’Orsay was quite memorable

By Albert Sterbak

Special to The News

Published: 01/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/16/2013 6:50 am

Terry Stelley: We have to change culture of violence

Published: 01/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/14/2013 5:07 pm

John F. Barry: Kindergarten teacher was a guardian angel

Published: 01/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/13/2013 9:00 am

Robert L. Heichberger: Let’s try to focus on what unites us

Published: 01/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/11/2013 2:48 pm

Gregory Simonick: First pet taught me some valuable lessons

Published: 01/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/15/2013 2:29 pm

Charles Lamb: Let’s try to appreciate the blessings of night

Published: 01/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/10/2013 12:45 pm

Andrea Nikischer: Society must take stand against violence

Published: 01/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/10/2013 6:24 am

Don O’Brien: We need group homes for our loved ones now

Published: 01/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/08/2013 4:02 pm

Antoinette Shriver: Great to see children hooked on books

Published: 01/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/08/2013 6:39 am

Deborah Carlson: Tragedy unveils teachers as heroes

Published: 01/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/03/2013 4:58 pm

John J. Hurley: Warlick was good man both on, off the field

Published: 01/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/04/2013 1:32 pm

Jim Williams: Reservists of 1960s answered the call, too

Published: 01/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/03/2013 4:59 pm

Joseph Xavier Martin: ‘Head downers’ have become an annoyance

Published: 01/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/03/2013 8:52 am

Dennis Klimko: Sometimes car guys just don’t fit the mold

Published: 01/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/02/2013 6:51 am

Erin St. John Kelly: Grand old buildings have a story to tell

Published: 01/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/31/2012 2:40 pm

Deborah Dickinson-Deacon: Famous baby sitter kept me mesmerized

Published: 12/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/27/2012 12:42 pm

James Costa: It used to be so easy to land a decent job

Published: 12/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/28/2012 3:03 pm

Lewis Vaughn: Brother and sister finally become family

Published: 12/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/27/2012 12:42 pm

Mark Lee Schnitzer: Unconditional love leaves me humbled

Published: 12/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/26/2012 1:44 pm

Cindy Skrzycki: Childhood innocence stolen in Sandy Hook

Published: 12/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/24/2012 12:47 pm

Rich Taczkowski: Holiday stirs nostalgia of dear people, places

Published: 12/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/24/2012 10:11 am

Virginia Knorr: Grandmother made Christmas so special

Published: 12/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/20/2012 11:57 am

Karen White-Walker: Four-cent toys and other joys

Published: 12/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/21/2012 2:53 pm

Liam O’Mahony: It’s great to be home for holidays, beyond

Published: 12/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/20/2012 1:56 pm

Maria R. Whyte: Blessings abound this holiday season

Published: 12/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/19/2012 3:44 pm

Gordon Jackson: Christmas shopping yields a priceless gift

Published: 12/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/19/2012 8:32 am

Sandy Barton: Memories of England put a smile on my face

Published: 12/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/17/2012 3:45 pm

Sandy McPherson Carrubba:

Published: 12/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 4:25 pm

Erhard Zieger: A young man’s journey to the promised land

Published: 12/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/14/2012 3:20 pm

Susan Gianiodis: Life’s annoyances are blessings in disguise

Published: 12/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 4:25 pm

Jim Duggan: Neighbor embodied meaning of the word

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 6:28 am

Bill Sullivan: Scouting remains a rewarding activity

Published: 12/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/12/2012 6:39 am

Donald P. Copley: Expect distortions at school reunions

Published: 12/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/10/2012 9:42 am

Gary Andelora:

Published: 12/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/10/2012 4:26 pm

Coleen Hanna: For lifetime learner, a return to school

Published: 12/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/07/2012 6:31 am

Marilyn Fazio: Fixer-upper club is gaining momentum

Published: 12/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/06/2012 6:16 am

Larry Beahan: Progress, preservation collide in Amherst

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 6:38 am

Dan Schwartz: Library card has served me well

Published: 12/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/29/2012 4:07 pm

Marge Hastreiter: It hurts when dreams don’t come to fruition

Published: 12/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 1:07 pm

Alexander Hernandez: Good-hearted people lend helping hand

By Alexander Hernandez

Published: 11/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/30/2012 6:19 am

Judith Whitehead: Women’s intuition should not be ignored

Published: 11/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/29/2012 7:25 am

My View: Parents gave me gift of color-blindness

By Charles A. Deacon

Published: 11/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/28/2012 6:39 am

Cynthia Simmons: You’re never too old to learn

Published: 11/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/27/2012 6:42 am

Stephen Brown: Faulty vision comes in several varieties

Published: 11/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/23/2012 3:47 pm

Dennis P. Aures: First impression isn’t a lasting one

Published: 11/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/21/2012 3:18 pm

Lacey Buscaglia: God always carries us through darkest days

Published: 11/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/23/2012 3:37 pm

Sarah T. Schwab: Family gives us a reason to live

Published: 11/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/21/2012 3:12 pm

Adeline Levine: Best, worst holidays are most memorable

Published: 11/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/21/2012 2:40 pm

Lois Vidaver: Holiday tradition is still going strong

Published: 11/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/20/2012 4:28 pm

Michael A. Shurmatz: We should value right to vote

Published: 11/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/19/2012 3:50 pm

Bob O’Connor: Polar Bear Dads trump Tiger Moms

Published: 11/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/15/2012 5:11 pm

Peg Cushman: Visit to Medina evokes fond memories

Published: 11/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/16/2012 1:38 pm

My View: Treasure blessings right in front of you

By Josh Ward

Published: 11/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/16/2012 7:07 am

Terri Mudd: After failure, what next?

By Terri Mudd

Published: 11/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/15/2012 6:18 am

Fred Bonisch: Apprenticeships can boost work force

Published: 11/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/13/2012 2:11 pm

Nancy Barnes: Matilda’s journey to a loving home

Published: 11/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/12/2012 3:36 pm

Michael K. Hall: Will U.S. ever learn from history?

Published: 11/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/08/2012 3:35 pm

Kevin J. McCue: We must never forget our American heroes

Published: 11/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/10/2012 12:50 am

Frank Dinan: Seeing science in action shaped my life

Published: 11/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/09/2012 1:59 am

Kenneth Rogers: Grass-roots efforts boost city

Published: 11/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/08/2012 9:22 am

Sydney Capote: Poetry provides a wonderful escape

Published: 11/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 11:54 pm

Michael Marrone: Passing paddle to next generation

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 1:42 am

Lois O’Brian: Passion for reading is a real blessing

Published: 11/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/01/2012 5:06 pm

Karla D. Manzella: Parents must set a better example

Published: 11/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/03/2012 12:46 am

Bob Poczik: We must not fear rejection, failure

Published: 11/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/02/2012 12:03 am

Tom O’Malley: Literature matters more than ever

Published: 11/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 5:21 pm

Ray Geaney: Halloween rich in spirited traditions

Published: 10/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 1:20 am

Lynn M. Lombard: Halloween is all about candy, fun

Published: 10/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/30/2012 1:39 am

Ted Brelsford: Believing lies reveals a lack of faith

Published: 10/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 12:38 am

Khimm Graham: Egocentric society is in big trouble

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/26/2012 9:18 pm

Silvia Lloyd: Despite technology, librarians still needed

Published: 10/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/05/2012 6:58 am

Cathy Tallady: Personal notes keep us connected

Published: 10/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 11:39 pm

Diane Hyzy: That final farewell is always difficult

Published: 10/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 12:59 am

Mary Clista Dahl: A friendly demeanor improves quality of life

Published: 10/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 11:36 pm

My View: I have great faith in our young people

Published: 10/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 2:00 am

Virginia L. Kelley: Anatomical gift helps many people

Published: 10/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/18/2012 2:49 pm

Bonita Laettner: Mass unnerving with sons serving

Published: 10/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/20/2012 12:19 am

Wes Carter: Roads are filled with reckless drivers

Published: 10/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/19/2012 3:08 am

Shannon Traphagen: March to your own drummer

Published: 10/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 3:01 pm

James Costa: Hitching was the way to go back in the day

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 7:12 am

Nancy Jo Eckerson: A peaceful approach to healing

Published: 10/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/15/2012 1:45 pm

Paul Wieland: Modern medicine is truly a life-saver

Published: 10/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/11/2012 4:03 pm

Rita M. Ganim: Reaping the rewards of mentoring

Published: 10/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/13/2012 1:26 am

Cynthia Zurek: Dirty Girl Mud Run was tough but fun

Published: 10/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/12/2012 2:24 am

Lori DuVall: Sad to see decline of racing’s glory days

Published: 10/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/11/2012 1:25 am

Tim Ellis: Trailblazers paved way for today’s girls

Published: 10/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/10/2012 12:53 am

Carol Wolf: Prejudice is rooted in fear of unknown

Published: 10/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/09/2012 1:01 am

Sheila Herrmann: Kudos to district for a job well done

Published: 10/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/07/2012 8:10 am

Sharon Cramer: Shifting gears into new era of life

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 1:46 pm

Paul Parisi: Re-creating childhood for a week at the shore

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 1:45 am

David Breth: Fall leaves me longing for summer fun

Published: 10/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/03/2012 4:01 pm

Tony Kutter: Re-enactments reflect troubled past

Published: 10/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 1:03 pm

Ben Perrone: We should all strive to improve nation

Published: 10/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/01/2012 1:28 pm

Karen Adragna Walsh

Published: 09/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/27/2012 5:15 pm

Lynn Magdol: Pedestrian is an endangered species

Published: 09/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 1:17 pm

Frank Pacella: Safety net programs are essential

Published: 09/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/27/2012 5:14 pm

Pat Webdale: Make new friends and keep the old

Published: 09/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/26/2012 4:14 pm

Linda Drajem: Health-care status quo is unacceptable

Published: 09/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/26/2012 7:34 am

Anthony M. Graziano: Puzzling behavior

Published: 09/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/24/2012 3:38 pm

Sharon Goldwater: Capturing life's special moments

Published: 09/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 4:48 pm

Carol Ann Saraceno-Sackett: The stuff of life

Published: 09/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/22/2012 7:42 am

Penny Zeplowitz: Take a breather, live in the moment

Published: 09/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 5:12 pm

Fred Bonisch: Make English our official language

Published: 09/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 8:28 am

My View: Victory is sweetest when you work hard

By Jessica Cronenberger Special to The News

Published: 09/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/19/2012 7:02 am

Victory shift workers helped Allies win war

Eugene R. Mruk

Published: 09/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/18/2012 8:36 am

Karen Battaglia: We must take a stand against bullying

Published: 09/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/16/2012 8:10 am

Robert Heichberger: Happy memories of life on farm

Published: 09/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 8:03 am

Another Voice: GOP misconstrues demands of voters

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/14/2012 9:27 am

Historic designation will boost Elmwood Village

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/14/2012 7:51 am

D. John Bray: Cruise nights an American Tradition

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/13/2012 5:22 pm

Ambassador's death demands justice

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 3:21 pm

Fudoli should have known better

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 3:18 pm

Susan E. Busch: Staying motivated is key to keeping fit

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/12/2012 3:21 pm

ReCharge N.Y. provides long-term help for companies hit by electricity costs

Published: 09/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/12/2012 1:44 pm

One cannot put a price on integrity

Dan Schwartz

Published: 09/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/12/2012 1:12 pm

Davis deserved prison for violating public trust

Published: 09/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/12/2012 1:07 pm

Powerful wedge issues could save president

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 7:27 am

Seeking a new mission for sheehan

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 7:26 am

Legislature Must Reform Water Authority hiring

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 7:25 am

SEAL's book risks endangering lives just to cash in on bin Laden raid

Published: 09/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/09/2012 9:29 am

Delaware North deserves thanks for its decision to stay downtown

Published: 09/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/09/2012 9:28 am

Carol Ann Harlos

Published: 09/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/09/2012 9:03 am

Griffith's passing stirs fond memories

By William Price

Published: 09/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/17/2012 11:22 am

Everybody's Column

Published: 09/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/08/2012 8:25 am

Higgins right to push for Skyway demolition

Published: 09/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 7:12 pm

Drinking in pregnancy can inflict lifelong problems

Published: 09/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 7:22 pm

Candidates need to spend time on the issues

Published: 09/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 7:15 pm

Aging, not abuse of system, accounts for increased use

Published: 09/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 12:43 am

Backing turnaround model at 3 schools puts needs of city schoolchildren first

Published: 09/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 10:05 pm

Thorough investigations help remove doubts surrounding police shootings

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 7:40 pm

Hiring of county executive's brother is clearly an example of favoritism

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 4:21 pm

Everybody's Column

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 2:37 pm

Creative redevelopment projects will attract new audiences to city

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/01/2012 12:00 pm

Akin's comments ensure that abortion will again be a key issue for voters

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 12:34 pm

Akin has created a firestorm for GOP

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 12:28 pm

Using the 'M' word and not getting angry

Charles Lamb

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 11:35 am

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 11:34 am

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/27/2012 3:58 pm

JULIE OTTAWAY SCHMIT

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/27/2012 3:57 pm

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/27/2012 3:38 pm

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/27/2012 3:37 pm

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/27/2012 3:35 pm

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/27/2012 3:35 pm

Ken Polk

Published: 08/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 11:33 pm