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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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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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The protracted hesitation of the Bowhunter
Neither buck was particularly large, but both were stout and six pointers and in the picture of health and when their antlers clashed the bowhunter could hear the bony impact like a steel pot falling … more
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Cockburn and Samerson
The Town of Montgomery is currently in a quiet but deeply important election race. The Town of Montgomery Democratic Committee supports Susan Cockburn for Town Supervisor and Jeff Samerson for … more
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Councilwoman Brown, a true public servant
I know Montgomery town councilwoman Kristen O’Dell Brown lost the GOP primary back in June. However, she is running to keep her board seat under the ‘ Integrity First ‘ party label … more
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Seeking your vote in Gardiner
I’ve been a member of various boards and commissions in Gardiner for the last six years and have had an opportunity to interact with all the components of Town government.  I chaired the … more
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No debate
Sad. Is there a problem? Thirty years as legislator and mayor simultaneously and NO Candidates Forum for taxpayers? Walden, Maybrook, the village of Montgomery won’t be granted … more
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Catherine Lee
It is very rare that I feel compelled to make a public endorsement in a judicial election, since often both candidates are more than qualified, but this year I make an exception.  I very … more
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The protracted hesitation of the bowhunter
For months he watched the deer as he drove by. They were up on a hillside he could see on his way home from work. The deer were never in the field in the morning, and he knew this because he scanned … more
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Medicare
The hunt has begun, not just for deer but for people. Private companies are using false and misleading advertising to get you into their Medicare Advantage plans. Lower prices, gym membership and … more
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RESPECT Montgomery
I am a newbie to all the political stuff that has occurred in the village and town of Montgomery since I left 22 years ago. But it doesn’t take much time to see how dramatically things have … more
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I’m asking for your vote
For those who I haven’t met, I’d like to introduce myself and to explain my dedication to Gardiner. I have enjoyed being Gardiner’s Town Supervisor for almost eight years; prior to … more
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Re-elect Marybeth Majestic
With my mom Marybeth Majestic as my town supervisor, I do not have to worry about Gardiner. My taxes don’t go up, yet the park in town is improved and maintained. The inevitable growth and … more
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