Reducing the Stigma of Addiction
Have you ever used or heard others use terms such as junkie, addict, dirty, or scumbag to describe a person who has a substance use…
Editorial
The Old Coot sold out too cheap
I’ll never forget losing my first tooth. It was at my grandfather’s house; I was five years old and had no inkling that some day…
Collector Car Corner – Reader disputes 1958 car designs, especially Pontiacs
Q: Greg, I love reading your nostalgia car columns but you hit it wrong on your opinion of the 1958 car designs. I feel 1958…
The Old Coot’s head is full (of junk)
Well, it finally happened; my head is full. I can’t put another thing in it. I thought it would be names that would put me…
Test Drive – 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Entry Price: $20,290 Price As Tested: $24,620 This week, we’re driving the 12th generation 2020 Toyota Corolla hatchback, arriving in top-level XSE trim and coming off…
Guest Editorial: An estimated 3,000 people in Southern Tier may lose SNAP benefits with new waiver rule
On April 1, 2020, a new rule on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is set to go into effect. It could result…
Auto Racing 2020: Major sanctioning bodies ready for New Year
Q: Greg, how does the racing season look for 2020? It’s a new decade and I’m wondering what you feel will be the best racing…
From the Desk of Mayor Michael Baratta III
As winter is upon us, I wanted to take some time to write to you and update you on what is going on within the…
The Old Coot does a brain exercise
I tried an “Opposite Day” last week, to give my brain a workout, and boy it needed it. It’s a way to get unused neurons…
Test Drive – 2020 Volvo XC90
Entry $48,350 Price as Tested $86,990 This week, we’re driving the flagship luxury crossover from the folks at Volvo, namely the 2020 Volvo XC90 T8…