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Fighting for the post office
Many of us who rely on the efficiency of the U.S Postal Service have been worried about its health for years. Now the very people entrusted with delivering our mail are sounding the alarm. … more
Prioritizing merit over party
Early voting is already underway, with primary elections throughout the region taking place on June 27. As always, it is important for voters to make informed decisions about who the best candidates … more
No nuclear waste dumping in the Hudson
As the New York State Legislative Session came to a close last week, the New York State Senate unanimously passed a bill introduced by State Senator Peter Harckham which prohibits the dumping of … more
Pride Month marks a victory over hate
The Hudson Valley Pride Coalition held its annual parade and celebration, Sunday, in the Village of New Paltz, a place famous for - among other reasons - being one of the first places where same-sex … more
A new age of the dinosaur?
Our region’s ties to its prehistoric past began more than 200 years ago in a marl pit just east of the Village of Montgomery. That’s where a nearly-intact mastodon skeleton was unearthed. … more
A page 1 story in the N.Y. Post turned out to be false.
A great disservice to our veterans
Memorial Day weekend 2023 is at hand. It’s a time when we honor our nation’s war dead in solemn ceremonies that date back to the time of the Civil War. It’s also a time when many … more
Border issues extend far to the north
The end of Title 42 restrictions last week at the U.S. Southern Border did not quite produce the anticipated chaos, but the ripple effect has made its own journey, all the way to Orange County. … more
Honoring our nurses
The recent pandemic brought to the forefront the challenges faced by nurses and other healthcare professionals, but the ease in Covid restrictions hasn’t reduced those challenges. Many … more
The power of perseverance
Dear readers: we may not tell you this often enough, but we do appreciate you. We are grateful to each of you who are kind enough to welcome us into your home every week and spend time with us. … more
Earth Day 2023: everyone is accountable
Solar panels were few and far between at the time of the first Earth Day observance in 1970. Solar Farms, electric vehicles, and EV charging stations were virtually non-existent. Grocery stores … more
Late again…
New York State lawmakers passed another weeklong extension for the budget Monday to ensure state operations run undisrupted and workers get paid as budget negotiations continue. As of Monday, the … more
School deaths continue to mount
The Associated Press reports that between Columbine (April 20, 1999) and Nashville (March 27, 2023), mass school shootings have claimed the lives of 175 people, and that more than 348,000 students … more
The affordable housing initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul’s comprehensive strategy announced in the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget includes what her office terms as a way to address New York’s housing crisis and build … more
Who’s up there and what are they doing?
Since the infamous Chinese spy balloon incident last month, much of our attention has returned to the skies above us. As was reported, three more objects were shot down over U.S. and Canadian … more
No time for hate
It appears that the so-called “National Day of Hate,” scheduled for this past Saturday, has passed without incident, at least locally. The Jewish Federation of Orange County issued a … more
Bailing out the MTA
It is not fair for those outside of New York City to bear the brunt of the MTA’s financial woes. Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing an increase to the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation … more
You shouldn’t pay a higher tax rate than billionaires
In his third State of the Union address, President Joe Biden renewed his call for a billionaire minimum income tax, demanding Congress take action on a broken tax system that rewards wealth over … more
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Still no affordable housing in Lloyd
For more than a decade, the Town of Lloyd has failed to have developers provide a small percentage of their residential projects for Affordable Housing, as is required in the town code. Case in … more
Central Hudson saga continues
Pat Ryan, the region’s freshman congressman, didn’t mince words last week. In one of his first speeches on the floor of the House of Representatives, Ryan delivered a blistering … more
A tax break for first responders
Volunteer first responders throughout the State of New York may be eligible for a new tax credit if approved by their local municipality. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Ken Zebrowski (D- … more
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