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Proposed criminal and drug addict housing in Newburgh
I agree with Mr. Kartiganer that the proposed Newburgh Ministries’ purposed micro units and homeless shelter is a bad idea for both Newburgh residents and tenants suffering from drug addiction … more
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Colin Schmitt disappoints
Colin Schmitt must be desperate to stoop so low to issue a campaign mailer like the one recently sent to voters. Our country is already divided. Does election season really have to be so ugly? … more
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My all-electric home
Weather disasters are changing with the seasons: from record-breaking heat and drought, we have already moved on to hurricane season with its destruction and flooding. What is happening to reduce use … more
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New York Caring Majority
The television ads are so encouraging. You are disabled, you qualify for Medicaid, you need to hire caregivers and you can hire family or friends.  Your caregivers will be paid with state funds … more
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Casino or library, must we make a choice?
In 2022 it was announced that the town of Newburgh would see the arrival of the Resorts World Hudson Valley Casino, an enterprise owned by a Malaysian oligarch who owns Genting Malaysia Enterprises. … more
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Bernie Rivers for Orange County Sheriff
The sheriff’s position, like judges, should be apolitical because they are supposed to serve every resident equally and fairly. After meeting Bernie Rivers at a fair, I have to say he is a … more
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Thank a tree today
How many factories would you say there are in Newburgh? The answer is: millions. Every green leaf on every tree is a manufacturer of food for the tree it graces; for the insects and animals that eat … more
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Senior housing
Instead of Chadwick Woods, how about affordable senior housing? The Town of Newburgh has no affordable senior apartments. Town of New Windsor and City of Newburgh have low income/affordable … more
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Proposed criminal and drug addict housing in Newburgh
I recently become aware of a housing proposal that would provide 67 “micro units” of “supportive housing” in the City of Newburgh. Ostensibly, the intent is to provide shelter … more
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Countering Danskammer’s misinformation
Re: “Danskammer Energy responds to Scenic Hudson,” August 31: You extensively quoted a Danskammer executive as providing “corrections and clarifications” to counter opposition … more
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Protecting our children
This letter is in response to a recent letter to the editor that was submitted which spoke about the Town of Montgomery’s actions and leadership, which ensured all buildings located within the … more
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Government-backed student loans
It seems like everyone is either cheering or jeering the student loan forgiveness recently announced by President Biden. While there are good arguments to be made on either side of the debate over … more
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Missing signs
I was exiting Hannaford’s Plaza in Highland and noticed that the “Pat Ryan” campaign signs, across the street, had been ripped out and thrown to the ground. In their place, were … more
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America needs another Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is a wonderful idea that saves lives, but opioid addicts who are saved from an overdose need some sort of medicated treatment to avoid the horror of withdrawal … more
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Have a great year
As August winds down, I wanted to wish the Students of the 99th Assembly District good luck in their new school year! Opportunity awaits through those doors, as fresh interests are piqued and new … more
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Hard work and sacrifice
My father was the son of a widowed immigrant. The family came from Brooklyn to a small farm in Orange County because he had had both TB and Polio. When he was a young teen his life took a turn for … more
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I support Colin Schmitt
With the Special Election being called for Pat Ryan, I am deeply concerned for the future of our Hudson Valley. Pat Ryan has made it very clear that his number one priority is to codify late-term, … more
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False and misogynist speech at Air Show
Dear Mr. Kirnan and  Supervisor Maher,It has come to my attention that a resident of the Town of Montgomery has installed misogynistic and false statements and signage near the entrance of our … more
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What men hold dear
At some point in the discussions of the FBI search of President Trump’s Florida home, it was pointed out that one set of documents that he took to Mar-a-Lago were the “love letters” … more
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Library Town Branch
The Newburgh Town Branch must be relocated. It must be relocated in a timely manner and it must be relocated in an appropriate space. The Town Branch has proven to be an asset to the Newburgh … more
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