Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 10:51 am
To the Editor:
How is a significant loss of good paying jobs, “For a Better Ogdensburg”? Not a loss decided by a private company or organization, or a state or federal entity, which we’d all rail against, but cuts consciously made by four elected city officials. The same officials who are now threatening our public library.
Ogdensburg taxpayers recently got, on average, a $100 a year tax cut (more for those who approved the cut). But at what cost to our community as a whole? The mayor callously compared the devastating job cuts, which damaged individuals, departments, and relationships, to the “demolition” phase of a “construction rehab project”. A mindset that speaks volumes.
NASCAR s Most Memorable Moments at Talladega Superspeedway
We can probably all agree on number one but individual mileage will vary on the rest. Apr 22, 2021 RacingOneGetty Images
NASCAR founder Bill France conceived Talladega Superspeedway originally named Alabama International Motor Speedway as the world’s largest and fastest oval and succeeded on both fronts. Following the success of Daytona International Speedway, which opened in 1959, France looked to replicate the model further inland and purchased 2,000 acres near what was once the Anniston Air Force Base.
NASCAR broke ground in 1968 and built a venue that was larger than Daytona at 2.66-miles instead of 2.5 and had greater banking at 33 degrees instead of 31. Additionally, the start-finish line was painted at the entrance to Turn 1 to provide a unique experience.
Monday, April 5, 2021 - 6:44 am
To the Editor:
Ogdensburg’s city manager is once again all over the place trying to defend imprudent actions. It seems his every move suits only his agenda, not what’s best for our community.
When an arbitrator made a binding decision that the four politicians (his enablers) violated the City Charter and needed to step down, he said the city “absolutely disagrees”, and then completely ignored it. But when a judge made what he calls a “legally binding decision”, against Ogdensburg Firefighters (his main target), he says they should abide by the decision and not continue the “legal battle.”
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 9:54 am
To the Editor:
What story will Ogdensburg’s city manager use next to defend his actions? He says the city can’t afford essential public services because of “significant fiscal distress”. But he’s also stated, in reference to applying for the SAFER grant: “One of the problems is you have to show there is financial hardship and right now with everything we’re doing I’m not sure that will come through.” So which is it? It depends on what ill-advised decision he’s trying to justify.
When talking about firefighter Jake Thornton being laid-off, he initially stated he needed two firefighters to retire to bring him back. Then he said he needed only one retirement. But that’s to the public. To the Ogdensburg Firefighter’s Union, he says he needs a contract deal to bring him back, wanting to essentially nullify the union’s existing agreement.