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Climate wins in New York
Despite the uncertainties of the mid-term elections, we can breathe a sigh of relief on two fronts: Kathy Hochul was re-elected governor and the  Environmental Bond Act for Clean Water, Clean … more
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In defense of cash
It finally caught up with me. I got hit with waves of cashless people. They just kept coming. It was like the end of society. Zombies with no greenbacks, no money, no cash. And they all wanted my … more
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Hatred is the Trumpians’ alibi
I keep hearing from Trumpians that I hate him. I believe these Trump loyalists use hatred as some kind of defense mechanism that somehow gives them justification for supporting him. It is quite … more
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90,000 days
On Dec. 1, 2022 the United States of America turns 90,000 days old.  If our nation’s birth was the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, then Dec. 1, 2022 is 90,000 … more
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The horse barn
By the time I came along, if you consider its original purpose, the horse barn was technologically obsolete. On our farm, the horse barn was an addition to the main cow barn in which, as the name … more
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Montgomery’s Wellhead law too weak
The wellhead protection plan being proposed by Local Law 12 can hardly even be considered a “baby step”toward protecting our municipal water supply. The area around the wellhead  is … more
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FDR reshaped America
A milestone event in U.S. - and Hudson Valley - history is observed next week. On November 8, 1932, 90 years ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt of Hyde Park was elected the 32nd President of the … more
Dance of the tulips
This morning, while I was setting up the vegetable/honey stand, a delivery van backed into the end of the driveway near my stand and the driver got out. Dressed in his black and purple uniform, I … more
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Why I’m voting Democratic
So many of us forgot or think it’s not so important to vote in a midterm election.  To the contrary, this is one of the MOST important elections in my voting lifetime. A great deal is at … more
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Julie Shiroishi for the Senate
Julie knows the inner workings of the NY state legislature. She did an exemplary job up in Albany as Jonathan Jacobson’s chief-of-staff. Not a novice and wasting no time, if elected, Julie will … more
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Stolen signs
As chairperson of the Shawangunk Dems, I have started putting up signs on our public spaces. However, since Democratic signs are notoriously stolen, I started monitoring two spots right in Wallkill … more
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Democracy is on the ballot
This election season is almost over. It creates a feeling of both frustration and hope. Frustration that so many people across the country decide every single day that they will only listen to what … more
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Bernie Rivers
 I have known Bernie Rivers for over 35 years. I had the honor of working with Bernie early in his Law Enforcement Career and have had the privilege of his friendship ever since. While I worked … more
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Let’s be honest
As New York’s early voting period and Election Day rapidly approach, I ask that you do two things. Vote and be honest with yourself. While every election is important, I believe this year, … more
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Emergency duty brings in top sales
I got a kink in my back. Like most life altering aggravations, even temporary inflictions, it happened in the Water Closet (WC). I can hear my editor complaining, “No one wants … more
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YES to Proposition 1
I am a voting Democrat and this year, I am excited to vote Democrat all down the line in this important midterm election. Why? Well, I am an environmental activist, and we happen to have a slate of … more
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Colin Schmitt
Aggressively pro-abortion Pat Ryan strongly supports killing babies. As a result, no faithful Catholic could possibly consider voting for Ryan. If we had a hierarchy that was truly Catholic (we … more
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Pat Ryan
I’m writing to express my support for Pat Ryan for Congress in CD 18 and Josh Riley for Congress in CD 19. Voting Democrats into Congress this midterm is crucial to codify into law the … more
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I am voting for Lee Zeldin
So many friends and family are moving out of our state because of affordability and safety concerns. Our population loss is a fact because the census cut one whole congressional district from the … more
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Better dental plans needed
I am writing to express my concern with the current healthcare system. Dual special needs plans (D-SNP) for people who are on Medicare and Medicaid needs a lot of improvement. In 2023 D-SNP plans … more
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