http://www.niagara-gazette.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_184225107.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_184225107.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:54:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_181165502.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_181165502.html I was tired. My feet were killing me, my body ached all over; I was feeling a little weary so I grabbed a book from my summer stock, stretched out on the couch and promptly fell into a dream.It had been another long dadgum day. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:23:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_180192500.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_180192500.html Here are a few things that have been on my mind ...A few weeks ago President Obama visited Nellis Air Force Base, where he applauded the 140-acre solar array. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_176165739.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_176165739.html I believe that names should mean things. Shakespeare once asked would a rose smell as sweet if by any other name. I don’t know, but what I do know is that I found that names can conger up different images than the one intended. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_175165955.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_175165955.html While the next election for the state lawmakers is more than a year away, the current mood of Empire State voters indicates that many of those office holders could be looking elsewhere for employment.Residents across the state are understandably fed up with the lack of action on Capitol Hill. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_174154334.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_174154334.html I always get a little choked up when I am around children, especially the tiny ones.There’s just something magical, angelic, or in some rare cases, devilish about them. Whatever it is, it brings happy tears to my eyes and makes my heart flutter with primal joy, hope and old-fashioned pride. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:53:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_173195401.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_173195401.html Even by Albany standards, this has gone on long enough.The Associated Press reported Monday that leaders of the Republican and Democratic caucuses in the state Senate are meeting to work out some sort of compromise. That effort must yield results — and soon. In a capital where it takes years for even the most basic reforms to gain traction, this leadership vacuum simply has to end. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:56:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_173185728.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_173185728.html As the recent problems at Child’s Kingdom Nor-Loc Park might attest, Niagara Falls needs all the youth programs it can muster.Especially when school’s out for the summer. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:54:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_173185516.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_173185516.html Cell phones have become a ubiquitous part of the workday. Many businesses give them to their sales and service personnel so they can be in constant contact with their co-workers and customers. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:32:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_172003328.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_172003328.html When Dan Collins leads the Fighting Irish onto the football field this fall, he’ll be sporting a unique tattoo made for him at a new business in Niagara Falls. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_172002750.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_172002750.html I’m very fortunate — I have a genius that whispers in my ear every day “Nothing is as it appears.” It’s been two-and-one-half years, 913 days to be exact, of hearing that nothing is as it appears. I’m finally starting to get it. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:25:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_172002644.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_172002644.html I agree with Legislature Vice-Chairman Clyde Burmaster and Legislator John Ceretto that some form of action should be taken to prevent (the “sweep” of funds from the New York Power Authority to the state coffers). Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_169175149.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_169175149.html It always means something profound whenever young Kenny wore one of those puzzled looks upon his face. So I knew that the question he was about to ask would be a complex one when the 12-year-old stepped to the desk where I was working.“Dad,” he said.“Yes, baby?” I answered. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:50:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_168175103.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_168175103.html Erie County has apparently borrowed a page from our local government on how to interfere with the tourist industry. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_168174801.html http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_168174801.html Almost exactly forty-seven years ago today, the city was abuzz with excitement as the long awaited new Public Safety Building was nearing completion.We could not wait.