By Denny Wilkins I have a history. So do you. And we both know that a competent historian or biographer or journalist could unearth episodes we’d rather not see the light of day. No one’s perfect. That’s why we “edit”… Read More ›
Politics
Previewing the president’s address to Congress
The Jandoli Institute partnered with SBU-TV and TAPinto Greater Olean to produce a television program previewing the address that President Joe Biden will deliver to a Joint Session of Congress tonight. St. Bonaventure University students Jaren Holmes and Julia Schneider… Read More ›
An enduring lesson from Walter Mondale
By Richard Lee Walter Mondale, who passed away Monday at the age of 93, will be remembered as a U.S. senator, a vice president and a presidential candidate. I’ll remember him for another reason. Mondale is the subject of a… Read More ›
$1,400 Stimulus Check: What Does This Mean for Americans?
By Isabel Wilson A year later, the COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting Americans financially. Schools are not fully reopened; businesses must follow capacity limits, and many are still left unemployed. These circumstances have resulted in many having to rely on… Read More ›
We must hold powerful figures accountable for their actions
By Haley Sousa (Photo by Mike Groll/Office of the Governor) After coming under fire for attempting to cover up nursing home deaths during the beginning of the pandemic, the last thing Gov. Andrew Cuomo needed was more scandals if he… Read More ›
COVID-19 pandemic raises data privacy issues
By Chloe George Our country’s increased use of technology and internet throughout the pandemic is in need of serious government regulation. This has been a large topic in the media throughout the recent presidential campaign and within the regular news… Read More ›
A mid-term grade for Biden’s first 100 days
By Brianna Goodell President Joe Biden has been in office since January 20. With this in mind what has he accomplished? I believe he is somewhat being held accountable to his promises made for his first hundred days and what… Read More ›
Cuomo’s Press Conference in One Word
By Richard Lee If I had to describe today’s Andrew Cuomo news conference in one word, that word would be defiant. Yes, he apologized and said he was embarrassed, but he also dared the legislature to make good on threats… Read More ›
Comedy, public policy and ‘Mr. Mayor’
By Richard Lee Mr. Mayor, the NBC comedy that completed a short nine-episode season last week, captured many of the day-to-day activities that go into the job of running a city. Mayor Neil Bremer (played by Ted Danson) dealt with… Read More ›
Presidents Day: More Than an Opportunity to Sell Cars, Clothing and Electronics
By Michael P. Riccards When I was a boy, we had off Lincoln’s Birthday and Washington’s Birthday, and the media each year featured stories on each of these great men. Now we have combined the two days into Presidents Day… Read More ›
