Here in Central New York, we have the benefit of being right next door to The Great New York State Fair, which brings a wide variety of attractions and events for the entire family and showcases the best products our state has to offer. This year, consider...

Our lives are busy. It can be hard to make time for doctor’s appointments or to take care of ourselves. But, June is Men’s Health Month, a time to educate ourselves about preventable health problems and the importance of early detection and treatment....

Studies have shown that summer reading helps students perform better in school the following year. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge themes are science-related: “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for young readers and “Spark a Reaction” for tweens. It’s...

There’s nothing like enjoying cheese and wine from local shops and vineyards around the community or biting into a crisp apple grown across town. Buying local means supporting our friends and neighbors and knowing that what you’re getting is fresh...

More than picnics, parades and a day off from work, Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices that have been made, and the price that has been paid, by the servicemen and women who have fought to protect our way of life and keep us safe from...

As the weather warms and summer approaches, we can all look forward to our first time on the water this boating season. Whether it is spent fishing, swimming or hanging out with friends and family, there’s nothing better than spending a day on the water....

For many, higher education is the key to a bright, successful future. The college experience can open doors and create better opportunities for our kids. While preparing for college can be daunting for parents and students, New York State has many great...

Where would we be without our mothers? For most of us, it was the guiding influence of our mothers that made us who we are today. Whether it was teaching us something as simple as how to tie our shoelaces or teaching us major life lessons, mothers are...

Recycling has long been an effective method of reducing the negative impact we have on the environment. Although many people are familiar with recycling cans, bottles and other materials, there are other recyclable items we interact with on a daily basis...

Last month, I read an article in The New York Times entitled, “Reaching My Autistic Son Through Disney,” by Ron Suskind.1 As the title suggests, the article chronicles Suskind’s experience with his son, Owen, a lover of Disney movies who was diagnosed...

Times are tough, and families are doing everything they can just to make ends meet. The particularly harsh winter didn’t help, driving utility bills through the roof and making the cost-of-living even less affordable. Central New York families have...

Onondaga County is home to nearly 32,000 veterans, and helping these men and women who sacrificed so much to protect our freedom is not only a way for us to give back, to me, it’s also our duty. There are many difficulties that come with the transition...

Here we go again. It’s 2014 and the Women’s Equality Act is still nowhere. Our daughters, sisters, aunts and mothers are still facing the same discrimination in many aspects of society that they were facing more than 50 years ago. That’s why I voted...