Editorial
Sort by: Featured Most recent
101 results total, viewing 81 - 100
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
New school year, and a new beginning
A new school year will be here within a matter of days. That alone is a strange sensation, since graduations and moving-up ceremonies seemed only a matter of days ago. But September 2022 is … more
Time to remember, time to act
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed each year on August 31. It is a day to remember those who have fallen victim to overdose and the battles that so many wage on a daily basis against … more
Environmentally friendly representatives
Environmental Advocates Action (EAA) has released its annual Environmental Scorecard, which reports the environmental voting records of all New York State Senators on legislation found to have a … more
Slots replace books at the mall
Excitement is brewing in the Town of Newburgh, as Resorts World Hudson Valley prepares to open its doors at the Newburgh Mall. Workers have been busy for the past six months transforming the former … more
The battle of Guadalcanal
Sunday marks the 80th anniversary of the start of one of the most significant and decisive campaigns in U.S. military history. On August 7, 1942, U.S. Marines launched a surprise attack on a … more
Connecting the open spaces
Imagine a network of hiking and biking tails that stretched southwest from the Newburgh waterfront to Unionville on the New Jersey border; north through the Schunnemunk Mountain State Park to … more
Big Tech is steamrolling America’s newspapers
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free … more
|
The struggle to pay utility bills
A report issued last week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli states that one in eight New Yorkers have unpaid utility bills. It notes that 1.2 million customers statewide owed some $1.8 million … more
July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
The death of one’s child is the most unimaginable of tragedies. It is hard for most to fathom, since parents are not expected to outlive their children, but an estimated 15 percent of American … more
Saving Castle Point: needed now more than ever
Born on the Fourth of July, the acclaimed 1989 Oliver Stone film tells the true story of the emotional and physical struggles of a Vietnam Veteran coming home from the war. The film stars Tom … more
Ken Paulson, Dean, College of Media and Entertainment.
The Spirit of ’76: protecting us against the Putin Playbook
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what … more
|
Did fire cuts cost a life?
Newburgh City officials congratulated themselves last week after an audit report declared that the city is in a stronger financial position that it has been in recent years. The auditor reported … more
Our students don’t feel safe. Here’s what we need to do about it
I recently met a father who has taken to placing an unconventional item in his daughter’s backpack each day before school: a large dinner plate. He hopes it will provide some added protection … more
|
The ravages of gerrymandering
A special election will take place on August 23 to fill the remainder of Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado’s term in Congress, which concludes on December 31. The now-vacant 19th district … more
Pride month and overcoming intolerance
The growing number of Pride Month events is another sign of the waning of the pandemic. Social distancing and mask wearing is on the decline, and people are gathering in signs of celebration, support … more
It takes more than thoughts and prayers
Last week we sent our thoughts and prayers to the people of Uvalde, Texas, following a school shooting. The previous week they went out to the people of Buffalo following a mass shooting there. In … more
Good news for school districts
Last Tuesday was a good day for most school administrators in the Hudson Valley. It’s a rarity that every school budget in the area was passed. It’s a particularly remarkable feat in this … more
Seeking forgiveness from Central Hudson
Many of us have seen a sharp increase in utility bills that border on ridiculous. Last week, representatives of various Hudson Valley Community Organizations gathered in Kingston to propose a … more
|
School Board members must answer to the voters
On December 31, 2021, the Newburgh Board of Education, by a 6-3 vote, approved a large payout for Schools Superintendent Roberto Padilla who was under investigation for misconduct. Padilla, who … more
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.