The Old Coot ‘Hearts’ New York
Us New Yorkers are a funny bunch. The taxes are high, among the highest in the nation, the regulations are excessive (a nanny state run…
Editorial
Collector Car Corner – Are backyard mechanics a dying breed? Not necessarily.
Q: Greg, I enjoy your columns very much every week in the Spokesman Review and I look forward to them. This question is not something you…
The Old Coot is being phased out
I’m “unlearning” how to drive. My car, and most cars are well into the process of dumbing us down. I don’t drive something exotic like…
From the Mayor’s desk
I read the comments in the Pennysaver Reader’s Column (Jan. 22) regarding the proposed DPW building and the “3 million dollars”. Regarding the $3 million…
The Old Coot is getting pushed into the dark
Only an old coot would have a complaint as irrelevant to everyday life as this. But, that’s what us old coots do. Some people call…
From the Desk of the Newark Valley Mayor
Holiday Magic is a wonderful way to honor this spiritual time of year. It may be secular in nature; however by looking at the eyes…
From the Mayor’s Desk
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Deputy Mayor Hartman, DPW Superintendent Soules, WWTP Superintendent Horton and I met with Senator Fred Akshar to tour the Village’s Waste…
The Old Coot is prepared
The Boy Scout motto is, “Be prepared.” (It’s also the Girl Scout motto, so I was just informed by Mrs. Google). I’ve confiscated the motto…
Cars We Remember – A lesson in aerodynamics, early car designs and modern street rods
Q: Dear Greg, my question is regarding aerodynamics and high speed on ordinary passenger cars. I see so many older coupes and sedans with high…
It’s hard for the Old Coot to be a cheapskate
It’s getting harder and harder to be a cheapskate. And, get away with it. Restaurants, some of them anyway, are starting to add a 20…