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No longer the wild west
Mass shootings must be stopped. They happen so much less often in other countries that we must be missing the point. We love our cowboy image but this is no longer the wild west. Without extensive … more
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Fear and bullying at VC
At this weeks BOE meeting, speaker after speaker came before the BOE to speak about bullying and fear of retaliation. The speakers were not speaking on behalf of our children, they were speaking … more
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To the Valley Central Board of Education
You have chosen to ignore all the information put forth about Ms. Coleman and all the information about one of your Central Office Administrators that has been shared with you by so many. All the … more
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I guess the SAFE Act isn’t really safe
I’m having lots of trouble getting my head around the latest mass murder committed in Texas by a teenager with an assault weapon. I’m still stuck in the mass murder committed by a … more
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The night stalker
It’s 4:04 in the morning. The dog is barking. Darcy is fearless but hanging close on the back stoop with a commanding view above the patio and pond. Barking that close to the house might mean … more
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Exceptional service
I would like to acknowledge Joann Carpana for her exceptional service to the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. Joann has been an integral part of the chapter by volunteering in … more
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In solidarity with the people of Ukraine
We as members of the Peace, Justice and Prisons Committee and the New Paltz Society of Friends (Quakers) oppose violence in any form. As violence continues to escalate in Ukraine, we stand in … more
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An accident waiting to happen
In regards to traffic in the Town of Montgomery.  Bracken Rd. and Rt. 208 is a deadly area, waiting for an accident to happen.  I work right near that intersection and I’ve seen … more
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VC voter apathy prevails
Voter turnout on the Valley Central 2022-23 school budget is worse than I imagined. The budget passed easily. Yes votes 737 (63.9%); No votes 417 (36.1%). Vote total is 1154. As per the Orange County … more
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Walking up a dirt lane
“Just drop me off here,” I said. The car pulled off the state road and left me standing on the dirt entrance. It was mid-afternoon. The air was sweet, the sun in and out, a grey and … more
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Cronyism and Walden Village Treasurer
Cronyism in the Village of Walden continues unabated.  At first, I was perturbed that Elizabeth Skinner had been appointed Village treasurer as a formality, like the decision to hire her was … more
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Tammy Coleman
On Monday May 9th the Valley Central School Districts Board of Education meeting included an open forum to support one of the district employees, Ms. Tammy Coleman. The meeting was attended by so … more
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Hypocrisy at VCSD!
VC promotes zero tolerance for student bullying, but apparently employee bullying and intimidation is okay. For years, one administrator has bullied, intimidated, targeted and retaliated against … more
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Outlaw the sale of body armor
The Sunday morning news has mentioned that the Buffalo supermarket mass murderer was wearing body armor and that’s why he wasn’t stopped by being shot multiple times by the store’s … more
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Interview with a vampire (oh, no, sorry, it’s just Aaron Weisblatt)
Author: “Aaron, when you were a student at NYU Film School you made a short documentary about my father called “SAM” and it was nominated for an Academy Award. What year was … more
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Afghan circle
With great turmoil, the U.S. government pulled our forces out of Afghanistan last August, as the Taliban took control. This led to a mass exodus of refugees, with about 85,000 eventually coming to … more
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In appreciation
On April 24 I had the distinct honor of emceeing Toast and Tribute, an event sponsored by the Marlborough Democratic Committee to thank former Supervisor Al Lanzetta and Councilman Howard Baker for … more
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Dirty voter rolls
In May of 1993 the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 was signed into law. This law is commonly referred to as ‘The Motor Voter Law” because voter registration application was made … more
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Feed the pollinators
A leader in the Pollinator Pathway movement pointed out how we used to want only one thing of our gardens: that they be pretty.  Now they must support life, sequester carbon and feed … more
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Egregious action by SCOTUS
Certain states will enact “trigger laws” when the Federal court overturns Roe v Wade. These state laws include but aren’t limited to; making pregnancy termination felony murder, … more
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