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Bail reform issue resurfaces
To the delight of many lawmakers, the possibility of a change in the state’s current bail-reform policy is being floated in Albany. The New York Daily News reported that, in her State of the … more
More than a game
America held its collective breath last week during 30 tense minutes at a Monday night football game. Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills lay on the field while trainers and emergency personnel … more
A respite in 2023
We all could use a break in 2023. We are now a year removed from the turmoil of the mid-term elections and a year away from the next presidential election cycle. Let’s enjoy a year in which … more
Legislators wish themselves a Happy Holiday
It’s somewhat rare when the state legislature is called back into session in late December. But they had extra incentive to return to Albany this time. They voted themselves a $32,000 pay raise … more
In case you missed It
The Customs and Border Patrol Agents manning our southern border would be doing a phenomenal business if their jobs were to act as travel agents. Unfortunately, that’s not their job as … more
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Santa’s many elves
We all know that Santa is extremely busy this time of year and relies on his many elves and helpers to make the rounds and visit all of the children in our neighborhoods. Among those who help are … more
Living below the poverty line
Startling statistics released last week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli show that nearly 14 percent of all New York State residents live in poverty. That’s higher than the national … more
Big tech uses journalism; big tech should pay for it
The powers that Google and Facebook have over economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry—has caught the attention of lawmakers in Washington, DC.  … more
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Safety in the woods
The hunting season is still young, but Coldenham Fire and Rescue reports that they have already been called upon several times to rescue hunters from the woods. We encourage everyone taking part … more
Giving thanks
Once again, the leaves are falling, the clouds have gathered and the geese have taken flight. The Christmas decorations have been visible in many stores since Halloween. The holiday season is upon … more
‘Black Friday’ comes early to Amazon
On a day when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in the news for announcing plans to give away most of his fortune, comes more sobering news from the company he founded: Amazon plans to cut some 10,000 … more
A dangerous silence
Libraries are places where difficult subjects are often tackled. There are books on all sorts of taboo subjects, and books that are often banned by one organization or another. Libraries often shed … more
Keeping our kids safe at Halloween
The creator of “Trunk or Treat” must be a genius. Originally started by church groups with the aim of providing a safer environment for trick-or-treaters on Halloween, trunk or treat … more
Flu season comes early
The Orange County Department of Health has already issued a public health alert to coincide with the start of flu season and warns that this year could be much worse than recent years. Flu season … more
What Columbus Day means to Italians
“I came to America because I heard the streets were paved with gold. When I got here, I found out three things: first, the streets weren’t paved with gold; second, they weren’t … more
Raising awareness of domestic violence
This October, Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. is partnering with the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) as well as other state and territorial agencies across the nation, to start a … more
Cost of home heating fuel will continue to rise
Those of us who struggled to pay our utility bills this year should be forewarned: this winter could be much worse. The federal government expects the price of electricity will continue to rise … more
Local municipalities seek a seat at the IDA table
A recent decision by the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to award $32 million in tax breaks to a Goshen-based wine manufacturing facility has prompted a bipartisan outcry in the … more
Digging deeper into debt
One sure sign of emergence from the pandemic is that consumer spending is on the increase. We are spending more of our hard-earned dollars, not just on fun things, like travel and entertainment - … more
9/11 + 21
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”—Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, … more
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