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Gov. Hochul, you, too, can protect elections
California Governor Gavin Newsome just signed 13 election protection bills to secure the Midterms. Governor Hochul should follow his lead to safeguard voters and their votes from interference by the … more
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Terror attacks; 9/11/01 and 10/07/23 compared
9/11 is like a kick in the gut for me every year since 2001. The memory of events on 9/11/2001 unleashes an anger, frustration and helplessness on that date every year. 2,977 innocent victims were … more
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Krasner
I am writing to support Stephen Krasner, the Democratic candidate for supervisor in the Town of Newburgh. Stephen’s priorities include putting the needs of residents before developers when it … more
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Lisa Kaul for Senate
Climate change is an immediate, rapidly accelerating threat that is negatively impacting the environment and people all over the world. The Hudson Valley is no exception. Small and large communities … more
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The antique clock in front of City Hall is working!
The clock, a survivor of Urban Renewal, was originally located in front of a jewelry store on the West side of Water Street near its intersection with Third Street. When I was on the City … more
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Anthony LoBiondo
I am very pleased to endorse Anthony LoBiondo for Town of Newburgh Justice. I have known Anthony for more than thirty years, and my opinion of his qualifications is based upon many years of … more
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Welcome to the Class of 2030
As Chair of the Board of Trustees and a proud alumnus of Mount Saint Mary College, Class of 1982, I am thrilled to welcome the Class of 2030 to our campus – the largest incoming class in recent … more
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Constitution Day 2026 – Call to Action
On September 17, Americans will officially observe Constitution Day, the day in 1787 that delegates signed the United States Constitution. Today, America is in crisis, and citizens who are struggling … more
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Fix our forests act
Waking up in New York is one of the greatest experiences in the world. However, this summer, I woke up to an orange cloud covering the city. The air was hard to breathe, and what could have been a … more
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Solar panel scam
There is something happening that has escaped the attention it deserves. In 2020 many salespeople were selling solar panels door to door. It seemed like a good buy. There was a 25-year period to pay. … more
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Mail-in votes
My wife is nearly 90 years old and totally bedridden.  She can vote only by mail-in.  The unfortunate leader in Washington, who himself votes by mail, wants to block mail-in … more
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Friends or Foes
It’s a lesson learned from childhood:  in friends you’ll find support, empathy, loyalty, and mutual trust.  Sometimes you’re more on the giving side, sometimes more on the receiving … more
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Mass surveillance in Town of Newburgh
There are 56 AI surveillance cameras by the sides of roads in the Town of Newburgh. The town pays $176,000 per year to Flock, owner of the cameras. Flock is an $8.5 billion AI data tech corporation. … more
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A new CTE school is about to open its doors
Drive down West Street in Newburgh and take a good look at what is standing there. It is absolutely beautiful. In just a matter of weeks, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District will open the … more
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RUPCO is the key
In your otherwise excellent story on The Green, the new development coming soon to Newburgh’s East End, an important player was not mentioned: RUPCO. RUPCO was the engine that powered this … more
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Attack on Fauci
There is an old saying: “No good deed goes unpunished.”  That thought came to me when I saw doctor Anthony Fauci brutally attacked by those who should know better, United States … more
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When personnel matters become public spectacle: Where do we draw the line?
I have been thinking about the recent Board of Education meeting and the decision to have students and parents speak publicly about a personnel matter involving Anthony Williams. I understand … more
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Newburgh–Beacon Ferry was an economic engine
For 220 years, a ferry carried people across one of the widest stretches of the Hudson River, between Newburgh and Beacon. George Washington crossed here during the Revolution. Generations of … more
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 Gov. Hochul’s letter
Good to hear from Gov. Hochul in last week’s letters to the editor. In her open letter to DHS Secretary Mullin, our governor demanded transparency from Washington. But what about transparency from … more
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Reject Newburgh ICE detention center
The Town of Newburgh needs to do more than simply pass a resolution against the proposed ICE detention center on Corporate Boulevard. ICE and Border Patrol want to use the warehouse to detain … more
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