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Barely four months since thousands were spent for the city council to attend an unnecessary conference in Puerto Rico, and the Newburgh City Council has approved once again another resolution … more
I am writing to express my concern as a New York State resident about the lack of funding for bottle redemption centers in the state budget. The Division of Budget and Budget Committee failed to … more
Trump is turning up the heat on the campaign trail. He is attempting to strike fear in the hearts and minds of the American electorate by his warning of a nationwide bloodbath if he loses the 2024 … more
During the 1980 presidential debates with President Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan used that phrase several times when President Carter challenged Reagan’s positions on several subjects. The … more
A few of the news people who analyzed the results of Super Tuesday questioned how the party of Lincoln had become so enamored with Donald Trump. A quick look into recent history can easily answer … more
Imagine if you will, you are ready to move into your own apartment after spending 4 years living in a nursing home. Yes, you are disabled and you need 24 hour care, but it’s time to find your … more
I have recently completed an environmental action fellowship at Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. The fellowship lasted roughly eight weeks, I spent most of my time researching the issue of single-use … more
Are you like me? When riding down the road and I see a piece of woodland newly clearcut, or dozers and heavy earth moving equipment playing in the soil where corn grew, or alfalfa, I go, “What … more
On September 17, 2017 Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 170 which forbid “state officers or employees from inquiring about immigration status in most cases where that information … more
New York is the most unequal state in the nation. The gap between rich and poor is largest here, and no wonder. Newly built Manhattan skyscrapers blot out the sun, while housing across the state is … more
“The whole world is watching, but nobody cares.” In the 2022/2023 school year, my classroom assignment was to teach Kindergarten and 1st grade self-contained special education. Self … more
Newburgh City Council recently passed a resolution supporting a “ceasefire” in the war in Gaza. Hamas started the war with a brutal surprise attack of Israelis on October 7, 2023. The … more
If Texas continues to transfer the many undocumented workers who continue to dare the border, no doubt attracted by the opportunities created by Governor Greg Abbott’s economic policies of low … more
It’s the never ending battle for dignity and respect. Caregivers for the disabled and elderly are still making barely enough pay to justify the work they are expected to do. Homecare workers … more
While congress is investigating social media, including Facebook for its effects on children, including influencing child suicide, there is another aspect of Facebook that should be looked into. … more
As a resident of the City of Newburgh I want to express my gratitude for the Council’s careful deliberation and subsequent passage of the Ceasefire Resolution. I was in attendance at the … more
As a city resident, I am proud of the City Council of Newburgh for having passed the ceasefire resolution regarding Israel and Gaza in the face of strong pressure. The resolution is a small but … more
On the way to the playground there was a ditch. A country kid could have as much fun in a ditch as on a playground, sometimes even more. The ditch was just about as deep as we were tall and the sides … more
We still don’t know if there will be a second season of “Ahsoka”, but that’s been offset by an unexpected bonus: a third season of The Walden Village Treasurer! Who knew … more
Due to the unwavering support of the GOP and his Maga cult following, Trump has been emboldened to follow his dictatorial path. On the campaign trail for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, he … more
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