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Racism redux

It was nearly a month until I saw Mary Jane again. I was coming down the slight incline from the parade grounds in front of Keating Hall towards the library entrance on the west side of the building …

Young Republican Racism

Mary Jane’s dorm suite was on the third floor. It was late fall, almost winter, and the campus was leafless. Yet, the sun still pulled green from the grass and, ignoring the “Do Not Walk …

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If Pop was lucky, he’d be putting in a third cutting right about now. Getting a third cutting meant the first two harvests went along right on time, smooth, without any big hitch -- no series …
The forecast is bleak. Big storms coming. I’ve set up the road stand anyway. I mean, I have all the stuff. The morning is fine. It’s hard enough to make ends meet without closing down at …
I love the roads I travel. I’m glad I don’t have to ride them in a horse and buggy. Although, I guess a horse and buggy is better than just bareback. It’s all relative. I suppose I …
"SOUTH PARK Mocks Noem with Pet Shop Massacre" "ICE keeps arresting Americans!" "Citizen says wasn’t given water for 25 hours" "Lactating mother held for weeks" "AGENTS …
Editorials
For generations, Pine Bush High School students have carried the “Bushmen” banner with pride. But when current students—the very people who wear the uniform, cheer in the stands, …
… fate sweeps in and shoots you a curveball. In my case this week, that’s a minor medical condition that I’ve had to deal with, slowing me down just a bit. And wouldn’t you …
This week, the conversation about transportation along the west side of the Hudson River took a long-overdue turn toward action. With the Town of Cornwall and Supervisor Josh Wojehowski beginning …
It’s Sunday and I just spent some time outside ‘preparing’ for the Nor’easter that was expected to roll through later this afternoon and tomorrow. While doing that, I spent a …
Opinion
The Thursday October 9th 2025 edition of the Wallkill Valley Times featured a brief article regarding the sale of the Church of the Assumption in Maybrook. The article stated, ”The closure was …
When Charlie Kirk fell victim to a single bullet fired by a shooter whose motives are still unclear, conservatives fell all over themselves to harangue everyone to their left (i.e., most of the …
Things are looking up in Cornwall! It’s hard to believe I’m nearing the end of my second term as your Town Supervisor. Together – with your support – we’ve accomplished …
To truly thrive, not just be alive takes commitment, investment, and time. A thriving garden doesn’t happen by accident; it’s cultivated. It requires a gardener’s care, investment …
This brief message is in support for a person of humility, integrity and professionalism. One who demonstrates respect for those who appear before her when dealing with their personal issues …
I am a candidate to serve another term as justice of the Town of Highlands Justice of Court. When I ask myself why I decided to run for re-election, the primary answer is that it is the most …
I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Mary Heed for Cornwall Town Council. Mary isn’t just another candidate, she’s someone who truly knows this town. As a real estate professional, …
This letter serves as my personal endorsement of Helen Bunt for Cornwall supervisor. There probably exist few as uniquely positioned as I am to intrinsically know and well understand both supervisor …
There has been a lot of recent discussion concerning the town and village merchants. Questionnaires, group discussions, a good deal of dismay. The truth is that any success or failure rests almost …
Jeannette Redden and I are most appreciative of the excellent coverage of the Oct. 12th Storm King Decision free concert in the previous two editions of The Cornwall Local. Your coverage informed …
My name is Helen Bunt, and I am running for Town Supervisor. I have been a proud resident of Cornwall for more than 50 years and have owned and operated a successful local business here for the past …
I first met Josh Wojehowski when he ran for Supervisor in 2021, just after I’d moved to Orange County. I asked him about his plan for Cornwall, and -- sitting at Cornwall Coffee -- he looked up …