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The Clean Slate Act: does everyone deserve another chance?
Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the Clean Slate Act which seals certain criminal records three years after a misdemeanor conviction or eight years after a prison release for certain felony … more
Looming threat of a shutdown: impact on ordinary citizens
As the United States stands on the brink of a potential government shutdown, the repercussions for ordinary citizens are far from theoretical. With the November 17 deadline fast approaching, … more
Thanks to our veterans
It’s the soldier, not the reporter who has given us Freedom of the Press. It’s the soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech. It’s the soldier, not the campus … more
Local elections matter
  In the grand tapestry of democracy, local elections are the often overlooked yet critical threads that bind our communities together. While the glitz and glamour of national elections may … more
Honoring Our Heroes: National First Responders Day, October 28, 2023
Every day, in communities across the United States, there are men and women who stand ready to answer the call of duty at a moment’s notice. These individuals are our first responders – … more
Tips for a ghoulishly good time
As the leaves slowly turn shades of red and orange and the air grows crisp, one thing is certain – Halloween is just around the corner. Our calendar is full of trunk-or-treat and other … more
New law addresses ‘faithless’ electors
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill whose sponsors include Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson and State Senator James Skoufis requiring New York’s electoral voters to cast their ballots … more
The need for crash gates along the highways
The work of the region’s First Responders at last week’s rollover of a school bus on I-84 in western Orange County drew widespread praise, from Gov. Kathy Hochul on down to the … more
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Schools seek to limit cell phone usage
The Newburgh Board of Education, recognizing that there is a time and place inside the school for cellphone use, has sought to limit them. The district recently approved a deal with Yondr, Inc., … more
Beware of false electors
The New York State Board of Elections recently issued a press release to warn residents that individuals have been going door-to-door impersonating County Board of Elections staff. The warnings … more
Paying less for medication
Thanks to a key provision in the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare is now permitted to start negotiating for more affordable pharmaceutical drugs. While negotiations will conclude next year and … more
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Lessons of 9-11
In the midst of the chaos that surrounds the current political landscape - the indictments of former President Trump, the controversies surrounding the arrival of asylum seekers in our region and … more
The March on Washington
A late August tradition each year has been a recreation of the historic March on Washington, a milestone in America’s Civil Rights Movement. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the first … more
The greening of our valley
Ulster County has become fully entrenched in the green initiative with its most recent piece of legislation. County Executive Jen Metzger last week signed into law a bill that committed the … more
The end of another era
The economy, we are told, is improving, with unemployment dropping to record lows. Tell that to the 90 or so local residents or the 30,000 national employees of YRC Freight who recently lost their … more
Public pools can help build communities and save lives
On these unquenchably hot dog days of summer, many of us long for a cool refreshing dip in the pool or perhaps the waters of a beach or swimming hole. Unless you have access to a private pool or … more
Housing is a human right - we need to recognize it
In the wealthiest country on the planet, too many people still lack access to housing. The pandemic revealed the full extent of the U.S. housing crisis. Where were the roughly 580,000 … more
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Heroic effort leads to a happy ending
On a day when torrential rains hit much of the Hudson Valley, a 12-year-old boy went missing. The story of Lorenzo Boykin could have been a tragedy. He was reported missing at about 1:40 p.m. in the … more
The year of the great flood
Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand visited West Point earlier this week to urge President Biden to approve the Major Disaster declaration for New York communities impacted by the … more
Another step backwards for Stewart
Word came last week that Frontier Airlines has ended its service out of New York Stewart International Airport. It didn’t last very long. Service between Newburgh and Florida, which began … more
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