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March Gallagher
I am writing in support of the nomination of March Gallagher as Democratic candidate for Ulster County Executive. For the fourteen years that we have been acquainted, I have always known March to be … more
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General Montgomery Day
A big thank you to the Village of Montgomery leaders, police and public works department employees for our most recent Montgomery Day festivities. Every year things seem to run more smoothly. The … more
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Protecting our children
This letter is in response to a recent letter to the editor that was submitted which spoke about the Town of Montgomery’s actions and leadership, which ensured all buildings located within the … more
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What people believe will happen after the Apocalypse
I can’t write the column I intended. I need to do more research. This is a delicate topic. It has to be right. One misplaced word and the sky could fall. I love hearing peoples’ opinions … more
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Government-backed student loans
It seems like everyone is either cheering or jeering the student loan forgiveness recently announced by President Biden. While there are good arguments to be made on either side of the debate over … more
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Ellenville Hospital
I would like to say thank you to Ellenville Hospital for the excellent services that they are currently providing to our community.  In addition to providing a local resource for a myriad of … more
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Missing signs
I was exiting Hannaford’s Plaza in Highland and noticed that the “Pat Ryan” campaign signs, across the street, had been ripped out and thrown to the ground. In their place, were … more
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So who is paying for the 11 new, and now unneeded, police officers?
During the June 13, 2022 Board of Education meeting of the Valley Central School District, Supervisor Maher and Chief Hank offered a plan to provide officers from the Town of Montgomery … more
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America needs another Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is a wonderful idea that saves lives, but opioid addicts who are saved from an overdose need some sort of medicated treatment to avoid the horror of withdrawal … more
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Another Executive
When Mike Hein vacated his office there wasn’t enough time for a primary, so the political committees were forced to choose the candidates. The Democratic committee chose Pat Ryan who had … more
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Have a great year
As August winds down, I wanted to wish the Students of the 99th Assembly District good luck in their new school year! Opportunity awaits through those doors, as fresh interests are piqued and new … more
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Hard work and sacrifice
My father was the son of a widowed immigrant. The family came from Brooklyn to a small farm in Orange County because he had had both TB and Polio. When he was a young teen his life took a turn for … more
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I support Colin Schmitt
With the Special Election being called for Pat Ryan, I am deeply concerned for the future of our Hudson Valley. Pat Ryan has made it very clear that his number one priority is to codify late-term, … more
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Organic summer vegetables at local farmstand
Conversations from the roadstand
It was the end of the day, the truck loaded with what goes to the cooler, the white tent down, the honey stand tipped over to not catch the overnight wind. I was walking the day’s refuse to the … more
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False and misogynist speech at Air Show
Dear Mr. Kirnan and  Supervisor Maher,It has come to my attention that a resident of the Town of Montgomery has installed misogynistic and false statements and signage near the entrance of our … more
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Storm cloud
Waiting for rain
As I was walking along the edge of the pond, taking a look for the big rat snake that lives on the bank near the patch of iron weed, surprisingly I noticed a black electrical cord, the plug-in end, … more
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Liz Cheney, a true patriot
Although I differ with Congresswoman Cheney on political philosophy I truly respect and admire her for her refusal to bend to the will of former President Trump. She did not surrender her soul to … more
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Inflation Reduction Act should spur local action
If you are looking for something to feel optimistic about, the approval of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by Congress can be at the top of the list. Designed to promote energy efficiency by … more
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Lloyd Republicans
Tuesday August 23 is Election Day. The Lloyd Republican Committee urges all voters to support Marc Molinaro in the election to represent New York’s Congressional District 19 for the duration of … more
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Wonderful parade
I would like to thank the Marlboro Town Fire Co. for the wonderful parade last month. Everyone I watched it with was filled with a sense of gratitude and spirit of community. Great job. Thanks … more
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