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Merry Christmas from Trump
Recently Donald Trump wished his donors and sycophants a Merry Christmas. To most others he hoped they’d “Rot in Hell”! This is what he offered our country during the Christmas … more
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A New Year’s Joke?
President Biden proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month this past Friday. That statement leaves a lot of people scratching their heads. Recently at least “12,600 migrant … more
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Looking out the window
If it were just me, I’d leave it all right where it lies. I’ve already (I say already, but look at that, it’s after 10) shoveled a path from the back door to the birdfeeder because … more
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Trump’s authoritarian rule not acceptable
Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s newly released book entitled “ Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning “ talks about that GOP’s unwavering support for Trump. I … more
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Support for a ceasefire
I support a ceasefire in Gaza. But as calls for a ceasefire grow, it’s crucial for us to reflect on what a realistic one would entail. To assume an immediate cessation of hostilities, a simple … more
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Family research
I am doing research on my grandma’s family who used to live in Town of Lloyd, Town of Esopus (West Park, New York) I was wondering if anyone out there has any photos of my … more
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Thank you for your support
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents of the Highland Fire District for their support during our recent election. I was re-elected to serve a five-year term on the Board. … more
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Happy holidays
The holidays are the time of year where it feels right to take a moment to slow down. To take time to share moments with our family and friends, and look ahead to a new year. An optimistic … more
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Stefanik
At a congressional hearing, Stefanik bullied some college presidents with the question, “Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate Harvard’s rules on bullying and harassment?” … more
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Peace on Earth doesn’t just happen
As we enter the season where so many in their own ways celebrate Peace on Earth and Good Will to All, our nation under the leadership of Joe Biden has single-handedly vetoed a UN emergency resolution … more
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Keep our water safe, Gov. Hochul
“A crucial step towards safe water” (editorial, Dec. 8) makes the obvious case for the EPA to mandate replacing lead pipes, a documented threat to human health. But another threat to our … more
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Diary of a stonemason: the big push home
Working in an attic usually exposes some treachery and caution is advised. Building the chimney for the Rumford fireplace through the attic space was hellish in that I couldn’t stand up fully … more
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Emergency Tenant Protection Act
This Monday, December 11, the Newburgh City Council held a hearing to decide whether or not to opt in to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. ETPA would create a Rent Guidelines Board with the … more
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Christmas and porch pirates
With the holiday season in full swing, the porch pirates are working overtime. I feel that if you do order something that is shipped to you, either by post office or a carrier, if a package is … more
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Sarah Williams
On February 11 of this year, I wrote a letter to the powers that be in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, detailing, with facts and receipts, exactly how Sarah Williams had her civil and … more
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A crisis in mental health care
I would like to address a problem around New York State and could be happening around the country. There is a shortage of therapists and psychologists happening all over, including in Orange County. … more
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A confusing form of Christianity
I can’t understand the Christianity of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, who has told people to turn to Scripture to truly understand his perspective on the matters of … more
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Project 2025 
People, there is a government-transforming project underway that is both eye-opening and extremely alarming. It is officially called the 2025 Presidential Transition Project. It’s being … more
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Silence is deafening
The Israel-Hamas War has generated great emotions of anger, sympathy, condemnation and sadness. The cause unfortunately does not always rest on historical fact or empirical evidence. One thing … more
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Israel and Palestine
Having worked in New York City most of my working life, many of my co-workers were either Jewish or Muslim. They got along well and worked together well. That said, I condemn the atrocities that both … more
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