Perspectives
New York State is broke. Should County government be abolished?
What Does County Government Do? BOB BONDI Often the question comes up: "What do I get for my County tax dollars?" and I relish the opportunity to explain to people in the community just what their county government does on a daily basis. Full Story
Laurel Ledges: A Lovable Landscape for Hikers, But Beware of the Bugs
Laurel Ledges—The best part of this preserve is that it is deceiving - pulling up to the preserve, you wouldn't expect to see the rather dramatic ledges that are waiting for you just inside the tree-line. They almost seem out of place. As you walk beneath the ledges, you can see how pieces have broken off and fallen down over time. Full Story
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