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The struggle to pay utility bills
A report issued last week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli states that one in eight New Yorkers have unpaid utility bills. It notes that 1.2 million customers statewide owed some $1.8 million … more
July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
The death of one’s child is the most unimaginable of tragedies. It is hard for most to fathom, since parents are not expected to outlive their children, but an estimated 15 percent of American … more
Lloyd kicks the can down the road
For more than a month, the Lloyd Town Board has sat on a proposed law that would prohibit private sewer plants from being built in town. A number of key town officials, including Supervisor Dave … more
Saving Castle Point: needed now more than ever
Born on the Fourth of July, the acclaimed 1989 Oliver Stone film tells the true story of the emotional and physical struggles of a Vietnam Veteran coming home from the war. The film stars Tom … more
Ken Paulson, Dean, College of Media and Entertainment.
The Spirit of ’76: protecting us against the Putin Playbook
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what … more
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Did fire cuts cost a life?
Newburgh City officials congratulated themselves last week after an audit report declared that the city is in a stronger financial position that it has been in recent years. The auditor reported … more
Our students don’t feel safe. Here’s what we need to do about it
I recently met a father who has taken to placing an unconventional item in his daughter’s backpack each day before school: a large dinner plate. He hopes it will provide some added protection … more
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Too much public comment?
The Valley Central School Board and administration have come under fire from parents and staff in recent weeks. Recent board meetings have been filled with a great deal of drama and tension. The … more
The ravages of gerrymandering
A special election will take place on August 23 to fill the remainder of Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado’s term in Congress, which concludes on December 31. The now-vacant 19th district … more
Pride month and overcoming intolerance
The growing number of Pride Month events is another sign of the waning of the pandemic. Social distancing and mask wearing is on the decline, and people are gathering in signs of celebration, support … more
It takes more than thoughts and prayers
Last week we sent our thoughts and prayers to the people of Uvalde, Texas, following a school shooting. The previous week they went out to the people of Buffalo following a mass shooting there. In … more
Good news for school districts
Last Tuesday was a good day for most school administrators in the Hudson Valley. It’s a rarity that every school budget in the area was passed. It’s a particularly remarkable feat in this … more
Seeking forgiveness from Central Hudson
Many of us have seen a sharp increase in utility bills that border on ridiculous. Last week, representatives of various Hudson Valley Community Organizations gathered in Kingston to propose a … more
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