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Asylum Seekers
There are factors that may be overlooked why Latin Americans leave their homes, family, neighbors and country to travel elsewhere on dangerous paths.  These factors include destabilization of … more
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At the mercy of the Valley Central school administration
A Valley Central school administration that lacks fiscal responsibility, a compliant school board, a teachers’ union in lock-step with the administration, a substantial education community bloc … more
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Keep Gardiner Gardiner
Hello Gardiner and Southern Ulster. Many of you may already know me, but I would like to say HELLO to those of you who do not yet. My name it Tim Hunter, and I am running to be your next … more
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Dinosaurs
I am writing to show support for the dinosaur theme park that is coming to the Town of Montgomery. This project benefits a lot of people including families and schools that can take kids on field … more
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Fear mongering from the right
There has been a lot of fear mongering lately over the buses of asylum seekers coming to the Hudson Valley from New York City, compliments of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who has obviously frightened the … more
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It’s time to pass the NY HEAT Act
It’s time for New York State to continue the momentum of phasing out fossil fuels for good and pass the NY HEAT Act. The many benefits of doing so include saving money on our electric bills, … more
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Emergency orders
So far there are about 8 counties in New York State (Oswego, Orleans, Rockland, Orange, Rensselaer, Broome, Schuyler and Oneida) where their county Executive has implemented Emergency Orders to … more
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I blame guns
A letter recently appeared in the WVT which asserted that, “deranged people” are to blame for gun violence, not guns. Rubbish! This position ignores the experiences of every European … more
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We need a real President
Thank you, Mr. Delessio, for your opinion of Mr. Biden. If you ran for president I would vote for you. You hit it right on the nose. And speaking of nose, this president has caused the country … more
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A time of change has come
New families are coming to call Plattekill their home . . . families who want new things for their town. New things like sidewalks to and from our beautiful Thomas Felton park. A bike lane to … more
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Migrants show courage
I am glad to welcome new immigrants into our town, and my thanks to Crossroads hotel for giving them a dignified place to stay. Although New York City is reimbursing Crossroads for their expenses, … more
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Enter illegally or die
The end of Title 42 Restrictions will likely create a surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border, overwhelming Border Patrol and setting the stage for a massive fiasco. This could have easily been … more
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Default crisis
The Republicans have created a default crisis and are using it as blackmail. They are willing to put our economy in shambles to win on issues they couldn’t achieve otherwise. This is part of … more
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Bridging the divide
The term “woke” originated in African American Vernacular English as a reference to being awareo f social injustices and advocating for equality. It has since evolved into broader … more
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Serbia has a good idea
The New York Times reported on May 4 that Belgrade, Serbia had a terrible school shooting on the previous day. The shooter was a thirteen-year-old boy who killed the school’s security … more
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85,000 Migrant Children
Over the last two years the Biden Administration has allowed 250,000 unaccompanied minors to cross our southern border, and at least 85,000 of these children have gone missing under the U.S. … more
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Don’t blame guns
A woman who thinks she’s a man perpetrates an anti-Christian hate crime in Nashville. She murdered six people (three of whom are your children) The lunatic left portrays the murderess as a … more
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President Biden
President Biden said he is running for reelection so he can finish the job. What job might that be? Based on his policies making this country weaker and Communist China stronger, it can only be one … more
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Red Cedar Ridge
As a member of the Huckleberry Preservation Committee, I applaud the actions by the Town of Plattekill to fight the possible siting of a county landfill in Plattekill, by hiring external legal … more
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Make it easier for school voters
According to NY State Education Law Sec 2608- Nomination and Ballot: Candidates for members of the board of education in a city school district shall... [file] in the office of the clerk of the … more
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