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OPINION: NYS Electric System Faces Era of Profound Reliability Challenges
The closer we get to the deadlines imposed by the disastrous Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the more obvious it becomes that New

OPINION: Washington’s Farewell Address holds lessons for today
George Washington’s Farewell Address is one of the key documents of America’s founding era. It’s not as familiar as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution,

NBT Bancorp profit surges 43 percent in Q3
NORWICH — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), parent company of NBT Bank, recently reported that its net income rose 43 percent to $54.5 million in
Ithaca Rotary Club awards nearly $15,000 in community grants to 11 local nonprofits
ITHACA — The Ithaca Rotary Club recently handed out $14,798 to its 2025 Community Grants awardees. From a pool of 41 applications, 11 grant proposals

Ask Rusty: How Do I Navigate the Social Security Maze?
Dear Rusty: I am a woman, turning 65 [soon]. It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security is complicated. I would like more information