During Pat Ryan’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, he said “I’ll tell you what I think of [former President Donald Trump], they told me I can’t say that word on …
Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. is misinformed when he declares that “lithium battery storage is in my view extremely dangerous,” as he did at an August 7 town meeting. What are the …
As part of our Little Friends Preschool’s School Age Sumer Camp Program we sponsor a field trip around the Marlborough community to help our campers to understand what is involved in the day to …
Having had the opportunity to see the approved projects for the $4.5 million grant, I can only think wow. In my honest opinion, I see a definite ‘favors for friends’ continuing trend …

Marlboro Democrats endorse

At its August monthly meeting, the Marlborough Democratic Committee voted unanimously to endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States, Rep. Pat …

Some Help for Mr. Martello

While I appreciate Mr. Martello’s letter, but as a typical Democrat, he skews the facts to suit his needs. While Ms. Harris has broken seven ties since Senator Vance has come to be elected, …

In defense of battery storage

Re the letter, “Battery storage facility proposed in Plattekill,” July 25, expressing fears of Mission Clean Energy’s proposal. The writer’s concerns about environmental risks …

The lightning and the rain

During a recent thunder and lightning storm, while I was standing outside, just out of the rain, letting the mist and windblown rain droplets work on dropping my body temperature, and while listening …

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Editorial
September is more than just the start of fall—it’s a crucial time for raising awareness about ovarian cancer, a relentless disease that claims the lives of far too many women each year. …
he Town of Newburgh is getting another place in which we can keep our stuff, this time at the expense of the area’s last movie theatre. Showtime Cinemas announced last week that it will be closing for good on September 15.
On July 26, four local schools – Pine Bush, Valley Central, Marlboro, and Wallkill – were honored as Schools of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. …

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