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Local municipalities seek a seat at the IDA table
A recent decision by the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to award $32 million in tax breaks to a Goshen-based wine manufacturing facility has prompted a bipartisan outcry in the … more
Digging deeper into debt
One sure sign of emergence from the pandemic is that consumer spending is on the increase. We are spending more of our hard-earned dollars, not just on fun things, like travel and entertainment - … more
9/11 + 21
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”—Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, … more
New school year, and a new beginning
A new school year will be here within a matter of days. That alone is a strange sensation, since graduations and moving-up ceremonies seemed only a matter of days ago. But September 2022 is … more
Time to remember, time to act
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed each year on August 31. It is a day to remember those who have fallen victim to overdose and the battles that so many wage on a daily basis against … more
Environmentally friendly representatives
Environmental Advocates Action (EAA) has released its annual Environmental Scorecard, which reports the environmental voting records of all New York State Senators on legislation found to have a … more
Who can afford an electric car?
The meteoric rise in gas prices has finally abated, at least for the time being, but most consumers are left wondering how far the prices will fall, and for how long will it last. The climb in … more
20th Annual Gardiner 5K Classic
Of course it was a very hot day on July 21. It’s always hot for the Gardiner 5K Classic. That’s when we held the Gardiner 5K Classic. In spite of the weather everyone had a wonderful … more
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What would you like to see in the next Superintendent?
The Valley Central School District has begun a search for the perfect candidate to replace John Xanthis who departed in June. As part of the screening process, Orange-Ulster BOCES will solicit input … more
Connecting the open spaces
Imagine a network of hiking and biking tails that stretched southwest from the Newburgh waterfront to Unionville on the New Jersey border; north through the Schunnemunk Mountain State Park to … more
The struggle to pay utility bills
A report issued last week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli states that one in eight New Yorkers have unpaid utility bills. It notes that 1.2 million customers statewide owed some $1.8 million … more
July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
The death of one’s child is the most unimaginable of tragedies. It is hard for most to fathom, since parents are not expected to outlive their children, but an estimated 15 percent of American … more
Saving Castle Point: needed now more than ever
Born on the Fourth of July, the acclaimed 1989 Oliver Stone film tells the true story of the emotional and physical struggles of a Vietnam Veteran coming home from the war. The film stars Tom … more
Ken Paulson, Dean, College of Media and Entertainment.
The Spirit of ’76: protecting us against the Putin Playbook
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well. It’s an even better time to think about what … more
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Our students don’t feel safe. Here’s what we need to do about it
I recently met a father who has taken to placing an unconventional item in his daughter’s backpack each day before school: a large dinner plate. He hopes it will provide some added protection … more
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Too much public comment?
The Valley Central School Board and administration have come under fire from parents and staff in recent weeks. Recent board meetings have been filled with a great deal of drama and tension. The … more
The ravages of gerrymandering
A special election will take place on August 23 to fill the remainder of Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado’s term in Congress, which concludes on December 31. The now-vacant 19th district … more
It takes more than thoughts and prayers
Last week we sent our thoughts and prayers to the people of Uvalde, Texas, following a school shooting. The previous week they went out to the people of Buffalo following a mass shooting there. In … more
Good news for school districts
Last Tuesday was a good day for most school administrators in the Hudson Valley. It’s a rarity that every school budget in the area was passed. It’s a particularly remarkable feat in this … more
Seeking forgiveness from Central Hudson
Many of us have seen a sharp increase in utility bills that border on ridiculous. Last week, representatives of various Hudson Valley Community Organizations gathered in Kingston to propose a … more
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