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GOP willing to follow perilous path
I read some most disturbing news from the NY Times provided by the paper’s sources. If Trump is elected President in 2024, he said he would expand Presidential power by seizing authority on all … more
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War crimes
Donald Trump has been hit with yet another indictment, sharply dividing Americans as to whether he is being held accountable for criminal behavior or whether he is the victim of a political witch … more
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Hangin’ on a sweet summer’s day
I am so far behind on my bee work that I am temporarily sold out of two-pound jars of our remarkable honey. There’s plenty of honey out there in the field, but, really, I should get up at … more
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21st Annual Gardiner 5K Classic
The weather was picture perfect on July 20 for the Gardiner 5K Classic. Everyone had a wonderful time. We had water stops along the way and our neighbors took out their hoses and cooled down the … more
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Newburgh replaced parking meters
Recently the City of Newburgh replaced its parking meters with a device that allows you to pay for the parking space either by cash or by credit or debit card. You get a printed receipt. I have … more
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This won’t be the last 'Year of the Great Flood’
This year’s weather has been wreaking havoc (“The Year of the Great Flood,” editorial, July 19). Your editorial is correct to call for more Federal aid to make repairs and … more
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Leaving our comfort zones
I will be frank; we need customers. People love the open fields and the green grass, and they look appreciatively at the hard work they can see in a well-kept field of vegetables as they drive … more
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Thank you Susan B. Haldeman
I completely agree with you that we ALL need to research things for ourselves and not take them at face value. There is considerable mis and mal-information being disseminated these days by all kinds … more
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Electoral accountability has highest priority      
Presently introductory Local Law No. 5 of 2023 has not yet been acted on by the Montgomery Town Board since it is still subject to an open public hearing for further comments by town residents. This … more
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The garlic harvest
I fired up the skid steer and grabbed a bucket of inch and a half crushed stone from the working pile deposited in my yard some months ago by the 10-ton Grasso truck and headed out the lane where I … more
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Newburgh criminal homeless housing proposed
Currently a 50 unit homeless housing project is being rushed through the approval process in the City of Newburgh. The developer is claiming the project is for “Newburgh’s homeless … more
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Red, white and blue
I would like to thank the Clintondale, Modena,and the Plattekill fire departments the Plattekill police,and the Plattekill Highway department for the wonderful Red, White and Blue Celebration. The … more
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Truth and Clarity - Caucus vs. Petition Election Process
As Ulster County Legislator for the Town of Marlborough it is my responsibility to look out for ALL the residents of the town, regardless of their party affiliation. What Marlborough Democratic … more
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Election Fraud?
It’s easy to get worked up over election fraud claims, but please research before you go to local boards to demand audits of elections. The “New York Citizen’s Audit” group is … more
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Heather’s Child’s Place
On Wednesday June 14, 2023 I was shown an article stating that Heathers Child’s Place would not have the Veterans building as of October 2023. The building lease would not be renewed, leaving … more
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Greenhouse bugs and summer temps
The greenhouse gets hot. Of course, right? I bought a 35 percent shade cloth to drape over it to try to cool it down a bit. Brian is coming at the end of the week with his bucket truck to help put … more
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‘Father, forgive them’
Here she stands for all to see. Church of The Assumption, Maybrook, NY. After 112 years of not only administering the Holy Sacraments to generations of Roman Catholic families, from both near and … more
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Party over performance
In the recent GOP three-candidate primary race for two Montgomery town council positions, Councilwoman Kristen O’Dell Brown lost to Cindy Voss and Mark Hoyt, the GOP town committee-endorsed … more
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Help your people
There once was an airport in New Windsor, a tract that was maintained for the landing and takeoff of aircraft and for receiving and discharging passengers. What would dear Mr. Stewart think if … more
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Thank you for your service
As we celebrate our nation’s independence and honor our nation’s veterans, it is the right thing to do to say to our nation’s veterans “Thank You For Your Service.” We … more
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