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The attraction of small blossoms
One, just one, of the thousands of proverbs, axioms, and sayings my father lived by was “Good things come in small packages.” He was a “proverbial man” in temperament and … more
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Do they protect the innocent?
The next set of elections draws nigh. Often in the past, commentary has been made about the character of various candidates. As we look at candidates in the upcoming election, we might ask how they … more
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MAGA
Recently President Biden has attacked all Americans who believe America should be a great country calling them “MAGA” or “Ultra Maga Republicans”. Apparently, he conveniently … more
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Biden’s personal Gestapo
To this day, Hillary Clinton claims that she won the 2016 Presidential election (despite the facts). Moreover, she deleted over 30,000 subpoenaed emails. Did FBI agents raid her house? No, they … more
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My all-electric home
Weather disasters are changing with the seasons: from record-breaking heat and drought, we have already moved on to hurricane season with its destruction and flooding. What is happening to reduce use … more
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New York Caring Majority
The television ads are so encouraging. You are disabled, you qualify for Medicaid, you need to hire caregivers and you can hire family or friends.  Your caregivers will be paid with state funds … more
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Casino or library, must we make a choice?
In 2022 it was announced that the town of Newburgh would see the arrival of the Resorts World Hudson Valley Casino, an enterprise owned by a Malaysian oligarch who owns Genting Malaysia Enterprises. … more
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It didn’t have to end like this
A little more than three years ago, a new young 32 year old priest was assigned to Holy Name of Mary-Assumption parish in Maybrook and Montgomery. Fr. Reiman was welcomed warmly. The people were … more
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Trump’s free pass for rioters
I just recently read where Trump was quoted as publicly stating he will, if President in 2024, pardon the January 6 rioters who are convicted and sentenced for crimes against our government. He wants … more
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Tree planting
Three weeping cherry trees were recently planted on the front lawn of a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Town of Hamptonburgh. Each tree is to honor the life of a … more
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Colin Schmitt
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt and I work together frequently to help constituents solve problems. He is a strong and engaged partner who we need as our next Congressman. I am proud to stand with him as … more
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In the stadium of boyhood dreams
In 1961, I was ten years old. Baseball, like religion, you gotta get em early if you want to keep them. I was solidly a Yankee fan, by then, even though my father was, inexplicably, a Cardinal fan. I … more
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Bernie Rivers for Orange County Sheriff
The sheriff’s position, like judges, should be apolitical because they are supposed to serve every resident equally and fairly. After meeting Bernie Rivers at a fair, I have to say he is a … more
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Thank a tree today
How many factories would you say there are in Newburgh? The answer is: millions. Every green leaf on every tree is a manufacturer of food for the tree it graces; for the insects and animals that eat … more
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The bears are back
I put the end-of-the-day produce in the cooler in the cellar and drove up to the front of the house. I grabbed a pot of chopped San Marzano tomatoes out of the back of the pickup and took them into … more
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What will you be paying?
President Biden wants American taxpayers to pay off $10,000 student loan debt for approximately 40 million people including some Pell Grant recipients who could have $20,000 forgiven. His action, if … more
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Vote No
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, voting on the School District Budget will occur from the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the High School Band Room on Pancake Hollow Road. I just received my tax … more
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Senior housing
Instead of Chadwick Woods, how about affordable senior housing? The Town of Newburgh has no affordable senior apartments. Town of New Windsor and City of Newburgh have low income/affordable … more
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Proposed criminal and drug addict housing in Newburgh
I recently become aware of a housing proposal that would provide 67 “micro units” of “supportive housing” in the City of Newburgh. Ostensibly, the intent is to provide shelter … more
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Countering Danskammer’s misinformation
Re: “Danskammer Energy responds to Scenic Hudson,” August 31: You extensively quoted a Danskammer executive as providing “corrections and clarifications” to counter opposition … more
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