Opinion
Sort by: Featured Most recent
342 results total, viewing 221 - 240
Fentanyl vaccination
On February 6, I heard on CBS 880 all news AM radio that researchers at the University of Houston had found a vaccination for fentanyl overdose deaths. It sounded fantastic to me so I checked for … more
|
Hochul’s State of the State address forgets the most needy
Among the very many initiatives New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed recently in her State of the State address were support for mental health and public safety initiatives. What stood out was … more
|
The extremely regressive GOP tax bill
The Fair Tax Act of 2023- H.R. 25 - was recently introduced in Congress by Representative Earl Carter ( R-GA). The bill would abolish the Internal Revenue Service eliminating our federal tax system … more
|
MLK celebration
UlsterCorps would like to thank everyone who participated in our 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Service on January 14, 2023 at the Rosendale Recreation Center. We are so … more
|
Joule Community Power
Local energy news has been chaotic and confusing these past two years, shining a light on the importance of consumer protection and the impacts of the high cost of energy. With New York’s … more
|
Medicare under attack
Calling all Seniors who are sick or might ever be sick!  Your traditional Medicare is under attack.  An op-ed piece in the (December 20) Wall Street Journal warned that as … more
|
Black History Month: dignity and respect for all
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to acknowledge and honor the legacy of African Americans who have made significant contributions to our society. One such way is through proper … more
Misguided clergy
My grandparents were immigrants to this country from Italy. They faithfully respected and obeyed the just immigration laws of our nation in entering their new homeland. With this in mind, it is … more
|
Shameless Democrats take the low road
  New York state government’s legislative session in Albany runs from January to June. However a special session was called for December. The legislators scurried to Albany to get their … more
|
Cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
I am totally and absolutely outraged by members of a particular political party who propose cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid payments rather than raise the debt limit.  For … more
|
Painted rocks
I enjoyed reading Richard Phelps’ recent column entitled “The Painted Rock Controversy.” Painted rock or Kindness rock projects are simply meant to brighten someone’s day and … more
|
Santa stops in Albany
How was your Christmas? Did Santa leave a bag o’ cash under your tree? Me neither. However, Santa stopped in Albany and dropped a big bag o’ cash in the legislature. That’s right, … more
|
Gov. Hochul’s agriculture proposals
Thank you for highlighting Gov. Hochul’s agriculture proposals in her State of the State speech. (“Hochul announces initiatives aimed at boosting food supply chain,” Jan. 10). It … more
|
AOC REACH
A painful hip and much limitation of my activities led to a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon who said I was not a viable candidate because the pain and disability were insufficient to qualify. … more
|
New year, new Congress
Now the House of Representatives has its speaker and can officially begin conducting business, the republican majority has a choice. It can begin advocating for policies intended to improve … more
|
A fraudulent resume?
We probably all lie.  If not directly, I suspect we all “spin” , warp or bend the truth to our advantages.Most of us try not to.  Many of us examine our so-called truths and … more
|
Red Cedar Ridge
The Huckleberry Preservation Committee, a group of concerned neighbors, urges the Plattekill Planning Board to deny a Special Use Permit to “Red Cedar Ridge”; thirty short-term all-season … more
|
Lawmakers reward themselves with a huge raise
State lawmakers gave themselves a nice fat Christmas present recently during a one-day special session, increasing their own salaries from $110,000 to $142,000. Governor Kathy Hochul said she … more
|
Adieu Congressman Maloney
Next month Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney will end his tenure as our Congressman. I was associated with Congressman Maloney for most of his ten years of service. We worked together on issues vital … more
|
Trump hits rock bottom
Trump the grifter, the flim-flam man, the snake oil salesman, has reached an all-time low. He will go to any lengths to have his gigantic ego stroked, do what it takes to continuously be in the … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 … 18 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.