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Highland Fire District Election
The residents of the Highland Fire District can be better served by electing Jim Balint instead of a 30-year incumbent DiLorenzo. DiLorenzo as chairman has done the following: 1. Spent … more
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Sarah Williams
On February 11 of this year, I wrote a letter to the powers that be in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, detailing, with facts and receipts, exactly how Sarah Williams had her civil and … more
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A crisis in mental health care
I would like to address a problem around New York State and could be happening around the country. There is a shortage of therapists and psychologists happening all over, including in Orange County. … more
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A confusing form of Christianity
I can’t understand the Christianity of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, who has told people to turn to Scripture to truly understand his perspective on the matters of … more
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Project 2025 
People, there is a government-transforming project underway that is both eye-opening and extremely alarming. It is officially called the 2025 Presidential Transition Project. It’s being … more
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Silence is deafening
The Israel-Hamas War has generated great emotions of anger, sympathy, condemnation and sadness. The cause unfortunately does not always rest on historical fact or empirical evidence. One thing … more
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My travels in the Middle East as a young man
Dispirited by my lack of nerve on the throbbing train, yet unwilling to end my sojourn entirely, the next day, I dug some traveler’s checks out of my belt-pack and entered a travel agency not … more
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My travels in the Middle East as a young man
My ticket in hand, I was at the train station early. It was cavernous and empty, and I could hear echoes of train sounds and I watched paper wastes blow across the open floor. The British held a … more
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Special thanks
Recently, I co-chaired my very first JDRF Walk event. I am happy to announce it was a huge success and we have surpassed our goal of $20K and are on our way to the $25K mark! I want to thank all of … more
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My travels in the Middle East as a young man
It was November and I had to get the train upriver. My mind was set. For a week, I’d spent each day until closing in the Cairo Museum. Then, I would cross the big square to the library of the … more
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The fate of the Community Garden
The Community Garden at Benedict Farm Park was established in 2009 to give Town residents a place to grow their own vegetables and flowers in a shared space fenced in and supplied with water. Those … more
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Changing of the guard
Congratulations to Town Supervisor elect Steve Brescia. Steve will be replacing current Supervisor Ron Feller on January 1. In my opinion, Ron Feller did a marvelous job in one year as Interim … more
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The Bowhunter (continued)
The farmer planted the last of his garlic, picked up his tools and empty buckets and left the field early, happy the garlic was in and bedded for winter. Shortly after, the hunter arrived and … more
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Israel and Palestine
Having worked in New York City most of my working life, many of my co-workers were either Jewish or Muslim. They got along well and worked together well. That said, I condemn the atrocities that both … more
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Hamas needs to surrender
The solution to the horrific war in Israel and Gaza is simple; Hamas should surrender. On October 7, 2023 Hamas attacked Israel in one of the most vicious acts of violence in history. They murdered … more
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Elect Debra Gregg Clinton
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Debra Greg Clinton in the election on November 7 for the position of Ulster County Legislator (District 16- Gardiner and Plattekill). I first … more
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Debra Gregg Clinton
As election day on November 7 rapidly approaches, I urge you to look ahead and set aside time to head to the polls and exercise your right to vote. Just like any national government election cycle, … more
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Maribeth Wooldridge-King
I encourage the Town of Marlborough residents to vote for Maribeth Wooldridge-King for Councilperson, town board. She has consistently attended the town board meetings and would be the only person on … more
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Tillson Toc Intersection
In the October 26, 2023 Southern Ulster Times Mr. Sal Cuciti wrote a letter about the Tillson/Toc intersection work, the timeframe and detour routes. He left out many of the facts on why the work is … more
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Wooldridge-King for town board
“SHOW ME THE MONEY!” That’s the chief job of a Town Board Member - to go through the monthly bills and make sure the taxpayer monies are being spent efficiently. That’s why I … more
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