One hundred fifty years later, hate is still strong in many parts of our country and the world. A time of great joy can also be a time of great sorrow. more

In the spring of 2003, the McKinney family sold their three publications - the Southern Ulster Pioneer, the Highland Mid Hudson Post and the New Paltz News - to the Ulster Publishing Company, parent company of the Woodstock Times. Within a short period of time, the Post, Pioneer and the News were all merged with another weekly paper - The Herald of New Paltz, to form a single publication. more

As we commemorated Human Rights Day on December 10, it is imperative to reflect on the profound significance of this day and the enduring impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). … more

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forth a proposal that mandates water systems to replace lead service lines within their control over the next 10 years. This proposed rule, if … more

The issue is,” (he) cannot hold both offices simultaneously. That’s the bottom line. Does that answer the question?” The speaker was Attorney Will Frank in his capacity as … more

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

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

The passing of Kevin V. Hunt has left a void that will be impossible to fill. On November 9, 2023, Wallkill lost a pillar of integrity, compassion and commitment who spent more than three decades … more

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

  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

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

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

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

Sunday, October 1 was a glorious early-autumn day: sunny and warm, a pleasant change from the rain and gloom from the prior two days. It would have been a perfect day for the Walden Harvest Festival. … more

More than a year after she was placed on administrative leave from her position as principal of Marlboro Elementary School, a settlement was reached between Patricia Walsh and the school district. … more

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

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

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

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

A letter recently appeared in the WVT which contended that Trump, if reelected, would not be a dictator, and those who fear that he will, do not understand him. Nonsense! Trump has already … more