UlsterCorps would like to thank everyone who participated in our 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Service on January 14, 2023 at the Rosendale Recreation Center. We are so …
Local energy news has been chaotic and confusing these past two years, shining a light on the importance of consumer protection and the impacts of the high cost of energy. With New York’s …
Calling all Seniors who are sick or might ever be sick!  Your traditional Medicare is under attack.  An op-ed piece in the (December 20) Wall Street Journal warned that as …
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to acknowledge and honor the legacy of African Americans who have made significant contributions to our society. One such way is through proper …

Misguided clergy

My grandparents were immigrants to this country from Italy. They faithfully respected and obeyed the just immigration laws of our nation in entering their new homeland. With this in mind, it is …

Shameless Democrats take the low road

  New York state government’s legislative session in Albany runs from January to June. However a special session was called for December. The legislators scurried to Albany to get their …

Cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

I am totally and absolutely outraged by members of a particular political party who propose cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid payments rather than raise the debt limit.  For …

Painted rocks

I enjoyed reading Richard Phelps’ recent column entitled “The Painted Rock Controversy.” Painted rock or Kindness rock projects are simply meant to brighten someone’s day and …

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Volunteer first responders throughout the State of New York may be eligible for a new tax credit if approved by their local municipality. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Ken Zebrowski (D- …
To the delight of many lawmakers, the possibility of a change in the state’s current bail-reform policy is being floated in Albany. The New York Daily News reported that, in her State of the …
America held its collective breath last week during 30 tense minutes at a Monday night football game. Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills lay on the field while trainers and emergency personnel …

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