Editorials from Hamburg NY

Now is the time to strike to save energy costs
Thursday June 13, 2013 | CHRISTOPHER GORDON Sun Editor
To date, it is very likely that for many of us, we have been fortunate that air condition usage, if at all, has been minimal at best.So far, as we near... more

Security agency operating without any checks, balances
Thursday June 13, 2013 | Dave Sherman
The controversy surrounding the recent revelation that the National Security Agency has been monitoring American citizens’ activities and personal information... more

‘Star Wars’ shows how time flies
Thursday June 13, 2013 | Christina Abt
I generally don’t think about age. Truthfully, for me, age is nothing more than a number measuring the passage of time or the standard for certain rites... more

Audit in the best interest of North Collins
Thursday June 6, 2013 | CHRISTOPHER GORDON Sun Editor
No matter what the reason, the bottom line in the Town of North Collins is that the figures do not add up. As a result, the North Collins Town Board approved... more

Redistricting has helped Higgins emerge as region’s rock star
Thursday June 6, 2013 | Dave Sherman
Five-term Rep. Brian Higgins could have looked at 2013 as a difficult year for someone from South Buffalo. Federal redistricting pushed him into communities... more

Grilling it up in the Summer Time
Thursday June 6, 2013 | Debbie Manzella
Summer time, and the grillin’ is easy. Or so the song goes, more or less. I hadn’t grilled anything in a very long time. But, I’ve been watching cooking... more

Take advantage of what is offered in our backyard
Thursday May 30, 2013 | CHRISTOPHER GORDON Sun Editor
It may not have been as warm as some Memorial Day weekends, but the sunshine was a reminder that summer days are almost upon us. This will mean summer... more

Once again this summer, all roads lead to Gettysburg
Thursday May 30, 2013 | Dave Sherman
This week’s observance of Memorial Day - originally set aside as a day to honor Civil War soldiers killed in action – is important as a precursor to one... more

Writer had a difficult week
Thursday May 30, 2013 | Christina Abt
I’ve had a difficult week.It started when my reasonably new laptop did the “black screen with the blinking light” thing. If you have no idea what that... more

Honoring those who fought for our freedom
Thursday May 23, 2013 | CHRISTOPHER GORDON Sun Editor
For many, the upcoming weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Many will have their grills out, take a trip to the beach, enjoy picnics and parades,... more

The names should be changed to protect the innocent
Thursday May 23, 2013 | Dave Sherman
The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names for 2012. Michael and Sophia topped the New York State list, although... more

I’ll Take My Robot with a Fine Bordeaux
Thursday May 23, 2013 | Debbie Manzella
I was reading the New York Times the other day, and came across an article titled, Helper Robots Are Steered, Tentatively, to Care for the Aging. This... more


