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Trump wants to be a dictator
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
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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
Pine Bush bans fight videos
As part of its recently updated code of conduct, the Pine Bush Central School District has banned the videotaping of fights. The action came after two particularly ugly incidents occurred a year ago. … more
Two is better than four
While the Town of Crawford is planning a referendum that would increase the length of the town supervisor’s term of office from two years to four, the Town of Montgomery has apparently … 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
Summer harvest coming to a farmer’s market near you
The latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New York Field Office show record numbers for this growing season. New York’s farmers have planted 1.13 million acres … more
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Superintendent’s Message
Dear Members of the Valley Central Community, It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as your new Superintendent of Schools. Over the past six months, I have had the opportunity to meet with … more
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Fighting for the post office
Many of us who rely on the efficiency of the U.S Postal Service have been worried about its health for years. Now the very people entrusted with delivering our mail are sounding the alarm. … more
Prioritizing merit over party
Early voting is already underway, with primary elections throughout the region taking place on June 27. As always, it is important for voters to make informed decisions about who the best candidates … more
No nuclear waste dumping in the Hudson
As the New York State Legislative Session came to a close last week, the New York State Senate unanimously passed a bill introduced by State Senator Peter Harckham which prohibits the dumping of … more
Keep a killer behind bars
In our collective recent memory there have been a number of horrific tragedies that shook our community to its very core. The East Coldenham School Disaster was certainly one of those tragedies that … more
Pride Month marks a victory over hate
The Hudson Valley Pride Coalition held its annual parade and celebration, Sunday, in the Village of New Paltz, a place famous for - among other reasons - being one of the first places where same-sex … more
A new age of the dinosaur?
Our region’s ties to its prehistoric past began more than 200 years ago in a marl pit just east of the Village of Montgomery. That’s where a nearly-intact mastodon skeleton was unearthed. … more
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