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Lee Zeldin for Governor
The 2022 election season has been like a roller coaster ride. The redistricting which resulted from the census, manifested political prejudicial districts favoring one party. Successful litigation … more
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The leader we need - Colin Schmitt
I am happy to see people are waking up and realizing Democrats are sinking our nation. I recently read news analyzing the race for the 18th congressional district, showing a shift from favoring … more
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Who are the real radicals?
When a copy of the draft of the Dobbs decision of the Supreme Court was leaked to Politico, what was Senator Schumer’s response? Did he denounce the leaker and the unprecedented and … more
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Consumer sentiment
The University of Michigan has been compiling their Index of Consumer Sentiment since 1978. This index reflects consumer views on their personal financial situation, the year-ahead outlook in … more
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Concern for Newburgh firefighters
I have been a supporter of First Responders all of my adult life, and although I don’t live in the city of Newburgh, I have followed the news pertaining to the City of Newburgh Fire Department … more
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Save the born! Ban assault weapons!
In contrast, it appears that many states have open season on humans who are born. In the South and Southwest, humans, including minors, who are raped and become pregnant must now bear the pregnancy … more
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No longer the wild west
Mass shootings must be stopped. They happen so much less often in other countries that we must be missing the point. We love our cowboy image but this is no longer the wild west. Without extensive … more
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I guess the SAFE Act isn’t really safe
I’m having lots of trouble getting my head around the latest mass murder committed in Texas by a teenager with an assault weapon. I’m still stuck in the mass murder committed by a … more
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Exceptional service
I would like to acknowledge Joann Carpana for her exceptional service to the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. Joann has been an integral part of the chapter by volunteering in … more
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In solidarity with the people of Ukraine
We as members of the Peace, Justice and Prisons Committee and the New Paltz Society of Friends (Quakers) oppose violence in any form. As violence continues to escalate in Ukraine, we stand in … more
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Outlaw the sale of body armor
The Sunday morning news has mentioned that the Buffalo supermarket mass murderer was wearing body armor and that’s why he wasn’t stopped by being shot multiple times by the store’s … more
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Dirty voter rolls
In May of 1993 the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 was signed into law. This law is commonly referred to as ‘The Motor Voter Law” because voter registration application was made … more
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Feed the pollinators
A leader in the Pollinator Pathway movement pointed out how we used to want only one thing of our gardens: that they be pretty.  Now they must support life, sequester carbon and feed … more
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Egregious action by SCOTUS
Certain states will enact “trigger laws” when the Federal court overturns Roe v Wade. These state laws include but aren’t limited to; making pregnancy termination felony murder, … more
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Prevent house fires
The nation’s most frequent disaster is one that rarely makes national headlines — home fires. Yet these represent most of the disasters that the American Red Cross responds to every eight … more
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Theresa Doris Riley
Theresa Doris Riley, of the Town of Newburgh, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was 86. Born April 9, 1935 in White Plains, NY, daughter of the late Frank L. and Theresa D. … more
Miguel Antonio Lugo
Miguel Antonio Lugo passed away suddenly on Monday, March 1, 2021, at St. Luke’s Montefiore Hospital in Newburgh, NY. He was 17. Miguel was born at Westchester Medical Center on April 26, … more
James R. Moshier
James R. Moshier, age 76 of Pine Bush, passed away on December 26, 2020 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY. The son of the late Earl W. and Kathleen Hinkley Moshier, he was born on … more
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