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Why I work the elections

I worked two early voting assignments and I will work election day. As election inspectors, we are trained by the Board of Elections to run the voting check-in, the vote casting machines, and the …

Breaking news: there’s an election coming up!

Have you caught any political ads? Been swamped with social media posts? Seen the campaign signs? Had a knock on your door? If you live in the Hudson Valley, or New York, or likely any state in …

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The morning ride east to Bethlehem was uneventful and I enjoyed the pink sunrise which spread across the tree-lined horizon. I tried to keep my speed within limits, as I am increasingly conscious of …
I try to be honest here, and in that vein, let me say that I don’t really understand about 90 percent of things that happen on the internet. I can confidently shop, I can email and text, I use …
I wonder how many of you have ever been hung up by a technology problem that simply could not be resolved? I’m betting a lot of you have. By technology problem, I mean something along the lines of …
I read an article the other day about the Town of Highlands that I absolutely Loved. Yes, loved with a capital L. It was called: “The Upstate New York Town Officially Ranked the Safest in the …
Editorials
There is nothing wrong with heated political campaigns. There is nothing wrong with strong disagreements. And there is nothing wrong with putting up a campaign sign supporting the candidate …
I saw this headline on an online news platform the other day: “2026 U.S. Midterm Elections Set $11.6 Billion Spending Record, AdImpact Says”. It infuriated me. The story was talking about …
Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a day to pause and remember the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States, and to recognize the sacrifices they and their …
Election Day is approaching, and with it comes an opportunity that too many Americans take for granted: the opportunity to have a say in who represents us and how our communities are governed. …
Opinion
A country doesn’t have to announce that it’s becoming socialist. It can simply keep promising its citizens more government benefits, more programs, shorter workweeks, and fewer financial …
The Town’s 2025 audit, now published, shows where reserves and borrowing went. Residents should understand these numbers before the Town Board adopts the 2027 budget. Reserves are falling. The …
Cornwall’s historic downtowns, neighborhoods, outstanding schools, small businesses, and natural beauty make this a wonderful community to call home. It’s why my wife and I started our family …
I am writing this letter to ask for clarification on two issues being discussed by both sides in the upcoming town election. I ask these questions from a nonpartisan perspective, as a registered …
YES! I am voting for Supervisor Josh Wojehowski, again. Keep up the good work, Josh! YES! I am voting for Scott Teresi for Town Council. Scott brings years of leadership experience as a business …
The primary mandate of our American experiment is to form “a more perfect Union.” Yet, here in New York, our state election laws actively work against this ideal by institutionalizing …
Residents and voters of Cornwall and Cornwall-on-Hudson who love this town as I do, the upcoming Town Election is about the future of our town and believe me our quality of life is at risk. …
I have been on teams all of my life. I played high school and college football, coached high school football, and help with youth sports in Cornwall. Every season taught me the same thing: no team …
Bottom line for me as a voter: Does a person seeking office understand the self-sacrifice required to maintain the public’s trust? Day-to-day governance involves many interests: staff …
I did not endorse the Town of Cornwall’s Strategic Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC) report. How can we responsibly recommend raising property taxes without first thoroughly examining where taxpayer …
For five years, every budget presented by Town Supervisor Josh Wojehowski passed with the full support of the elected Republican and Conservative members of the Town Board. Every bond issue, every …
On behalf of the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps, we want to send a huge thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, and community members who came out to support our 33rd Annual Fall Foliage …