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Trump wants the GOP completely in his pocket
The RNC is the governing body of the National Republican Party and runs the GOP political machine. Its primary focus is winning elections. Apparently I underestimated the potential extent of … more
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Supporting Randi Picarello
Having devoted much of my life to service as both a Vietnam veteran and a former local union president, I see a kindred spirit in my daughter-in-law, who now seeks to serve our community as a mayoral … more
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The case against humanity
Are you like me? When riding down the road and I see a piece of woodland newly clearcut, or dozers and heavy earth moving equipment playing in the soil where corn grew, or alfalfa, I go, “What … more
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End New York’s ‘Sanctuary Status’ for Immigration
On September 17, 2017 Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 170 which forbid “state officers or employees from inquiring about immigration status in most cases where that information … more
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The further case for humanity
I may have boxed myself into a corner. The “Case against humanity” will just have to wait. I promised it for this week and loyal readers have said they are waiting with bated breath, but … more
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Living as good neighbors
In response to Marlborough Town Board Member Dave Zambito’s letter I would like to say I agree with many points, especially about his drive around Town and seeing so much blight and safety … more
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Tax the rich to invest in New York
New York is the most unequal state in the nation. The gap between rich and poor is largest here, and no wonder. Newly built Manhattan skyscrapers blot out the sun, while housing across the state is … more
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US economy is fine and well
The recession that many economists predicted hasn’t happened. On the contrary the economy is improving and growing nicely. America recently received good news on the economic front. The Bureau … more
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The case for humanity
Do you ever think how we got here as humans? Do you realize that within the history of things, we just arrived, that we humans are brand new to the universe? Every month we discover a tidbit more … more
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Old Indian Trail
While the proposal to amend the Marlborough ridgeline law continues to rightfully dominate the town board agenda, an issue pushed into the periphery is the neglect of Old Indian Trail. Although … more
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Re: Painful Anniversary – February 24
February 24th will be a painful reminder of the horrific Russian invasion, assault and ongoing atrocities levied on Ukraine and its people by Putin and his imperialistic lust for power. … more
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Save the Ridgeline
Many people driving through Marlboro are seeing signs to Save the Ridge and don’t know what is going on. The town board of Marlborough, is working together to try and find an amendment to our … more
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How many young lives will it take?
“The whole world is watching, but nobody cares.” In the 2022/2023 school year, my classroom assignment was to teach Kindergarten and 1st grade self-contained special education. Self … more
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Hamas, Newburgh and City Council fools…
Newburgh City Council recently passed a resolution supporting a “ceasefire” in the war in Gaza. Hamas started the war with a brutal surprise attack of Israelis on October 7, 2023. The … more
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Solution to the migrant crisis
If Texas continues to transfer the many undocumented workers who continue to dare the border, no doubt attracted by the opportunities created by Governor Greg Abbott’s economic policies of low … more
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Caregivers need better pay
It’s the never ending battle for dignity and respect. Caregivers for the disabled and elderly are still making barely enough pay to justify the work they are expected to do. Homecare workers … more
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Another Facebook problem
While congress is investigating social media, including Facebook for its effects on children, including influencing child suicide, there is another aspect of Facebook that should be looked into. … more
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What’s in the bird seed?
I know it is raining. What else is new? Rain with heavy white flakes like pieces of white bread falling; the ground is white, but barely so. Under the sheet of snow is mud. The mud season now runs … more
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Plattekill mega-warehouse
A massive warehouse with heavy tractor-trailer traffic is proposed for an area of the rural town of Plattekill next to my rural town of Gardiner. I’ve seen some amazingly skilled driving by … more
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Stop the Mega Warehouse
I commute through Plattekill several days each week on my way to and from work. One of the things I appreciate is the rural character of that community. There is very little traffic or congestion … more
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