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Financial literacy
Money. How much we have and how we manage it is a reality that each of us face every day. Unfortunately, too many of our young people aren’t being taught how to manage their personal … more
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Trump Trial Considerations
There are three things we need to know about the New York City Trump trial: 1. When Alvin Bragg took office last year as New York County District Attorney, he delayed pursuit of the Trump case. He … more
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Lower your energy costs
These past 2 years Americans have seen their costs for gasoline, diesel, home heating oil, natural gas, propane and electricity dramatically increase putting a pinch on many budgets. Seems like … more
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Violent extremists are Trump supporters
I recently read a news article about Pete Santilli, a far-right rabid conspiracy theorist who has his own radio talk show. He is a staunch Trump supporter since they both speak the same sick, … more
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18 ways to celebrate Poetry Month
April is the month we’ve all been waiting for: National Poetry Month! Here are 18 ways to celebrate it. Try at least three of these in the next thirty days: 1. Write a poem and tack it to a … more
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Leave the cannabis shopkeepers alone
Queen Kathy recently announced her intention to crack down on unlicensed cannabis shops, proposing legislation to shut them down and impose heavy fines. It seems she relishes her tyranny as much as … more
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Universal child care means all of New York’s children
Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget persists in intentionally excluding many of New York State’s immigrant children. More than 23,000 income-eligible children are left out of our … more
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National gun reform is ever elusive
In recent years both mass-gun shootings and shootings in general resulting in the loss of American lives have occurred more and more frequently. It is now clear America is faced with a ‘gun … more
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A Mid Hudson Times box knocked over by a snowplow in 2021. The same box has now disappeared entirely.
A vanishing slice of Americana: the news rack
They’ve stood sentry on city street corners, at bus depots and other gathering places for more than a century. Headlines inside their windows are meant to entice you to open the box, grab … more
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Gas and electric
The prospect of banning gas stoves in new construction under the All-Electric Building Act has some New Yorkers reacting as if they will have to give up their entire way of life. And of course the … more
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In-school suspensions
Every child needs a supportive and affirmative educational environment where they can thrive. I am writing as both a parent and a retired public school librarian about my concern around the use of … more
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In celebration of women’s history
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to remember the remarkable women who came before us and paved the way for future generations. One such woman is Amy Bull Crist … more
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice
The recent announcement by SUNY to add the “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice” (DEISJ) course as a requirement for obtaining a diploma makes no sense. If it is to be added … more
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Substance abuse
When the media recently reported an incident at a local high school involving two 16-year-old students and an “edible,” we were reminded that underage drinking and illicit drug use are … more
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Fentanyl vaccination
On February 6, I heard on CBS 880 all news AM radio that researchers at the University of Houston had found a vaccination for fentanyl overdose deaths. It sounded fantastic to me so I checked for … more
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Hochul’s State of the State address forgets the most needy
Among the very many initiatives New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed recently in her State of the State address were support for mental health and public safety initiatives. What stood out was … more
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The extremely regressive GOP tax bill
The Fair Tax Act of 2023- H.R. 25 - was recently introduced in Congress by Representative Earl Carter ( R-GA). The bill would abolish the Internal Revenue Service eliminating our federal tax system … more
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Joule Community Power
Local energy news has been chaotic and confusing these past two years, shining a light on the importance of consumer protection and the impacts of the high cost of energy. With New York’s … more
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Medicare under attack
Calling all Seniors who are sick or might ever be sick!  Your traditional Medicare is under attack.  An op-ed piece in the (December 20) Wall Street Journal warned that as … more
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Black History Month: dignity and respect for all
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to acknowledge and honor the legacy of African Americans who have made significant contributions to our society. One such way is through proper … more
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