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Register to vote
This November will prove to be a pivotal election in our Nation’s history. I encourage all Americans to register to vote and exercise their right to vote come November 5th, 2024. Democracy is … more
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Again Trump slights our Military
On a past Thursday at a campaign event held in New Jersey, Trump’s remarks belittled our military. I found them to be despicable! For me such remarks are the straw that broke the camel’s … more
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Battery storage
Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. is misinformed when he declares that “lithium battery storage is in my view extremely dangerous,” as he did at an August 7 town meeting. What are the … more
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Learning about our town
As part of our Little Friends Preschool’s School Age Sumer Camp Program we sponsor a field trip around the Marlborough community to help our campers to understand what is involved in the day to … more
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Favors for friends
Having had the opportunity to see the approved projects for the $4.5 million grant, I can only think wow. In my honest opinion, I see a definite ‘favors for friends’ continuing trend … more
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Some Help for Mr. Martello
While I appreciate Mr. Martello’s letter, but as a typical Democrat, he skews the facts to suit his needs. While Ms. Harris has broken seven ties since Senator Vance has come to be elected, … more
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In defense of battery storage
Re the letter, “Battery storage facility proposed in Plattekill,” July 25, expressing fears of Mission Clean Energy’s proposal. The writer’s concerns about environmental risks … more
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The Great Newburgh to Beacon Swim
Dangling neck-deep in the Hudson River, I was treading water and looking for the shore--at 76, a first-time participant in the Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Swim. This is a hearty thank you note to … more
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The lightning and the rain
During a recent thunder and lightning storm, while I was standing outside, just out of the rain, letting the mist and windblown rain droplets work on dropping my body temperature, and while listening … more
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Term limits
As a registered democrat, I support Bill A7345 that Assemblyman Maher has introduced that would enact term limits for the governor and I urge residents to contact their Assembly Member office to ask … more
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There you go again
On July 10, Congressman Part Ryan voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, HR 8281. That bill was intended preserve the integrity of our elections by preventing illegal … more
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Opinion
Central Hudson seeks another increase Weeks after seeing its double-digit rate hike plan slashed, Central Hudson is back at it again. The utility now proposes another round of single-digit rate … more
Veterans Auxiliary Post 973
The VFW Post 973 Auxiliary located at 15 Hudson Valley Professional Plaza, Newburgh NY received a thank you letter from the Commander for our generous donation for Holiday Cheer Trees for troops. … more
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Biden is a hoax
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EV charging update
First, I would like to thank everyone who reached out with there support and also their own travails with Town of Newburgh Code Compliance. A special thank you to the Libertarian Party and Mr. Geraci … more
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KKK references have no place at our school board meetings
As noted by speakers at recent Newburgh Board of Education meetings, the divisiveness and polarization of the country is also apparent in our Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Many had … more
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School district budget points of clarification
In 2012, the Newburgh School District faced a $14M gap. As a result of the budget gap at that time, 155 teaching and support staff positions were abolished. People lost their jobs that year. Taxes … more
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Project 2025 must be stopped
Project 2025 is a threat to American democracy and our liberties. The Heritage Foundation and over 100 other right-wing and conservative groups came together to write a manifesto that seeks to … more
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Biden, Trump and None of the Above…
A singular point can be made with absolute surety on the 2024 Presidential election; If there were three credible candidates on the ballot, Biden, Trump and “None of the Above”, … more
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Listen Up!
I live within a one-block radius of four churches. While I respect everyone’s right to worship whoever, whatever and wherever they choose, but at the same time it should not infringe upon those … more
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