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Pat Ryan
I’m writing to express my support for Pat Ryan for Congress in CD 18 and Josh Riley for Congress in CD 19. Voting Democrats into Congress this midterm is crucial to codify into law the … more
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I am voting for Lee Zeldin
So many friends and family are moving out of our state because of affordability and safety concerns. Our population loss is a fact because the census cut one whole congressional district from the … more
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Better dental plans needed
I am writing to express my concern with the current healthcare system. Dual special needs plans (D-SNP) for people who are on Medicare and Medicaid needs a lot of improvement. In 2023 D-SNP plans … more
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Julie Shiroishi
From my perspective as the former mayor of the City of Beacon and chief of staff for Assemblyman Frank Skartados, I experienced both city and state governance. With that in mind, I am voting for … more
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Quigley is the right answer
"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer but the right answer. “ JFK Common sense would dictate that when deciding who would be the best person at analyzing, … more
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Vote for Integrity, Elect Bernie Rivers
Retiring Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois is supporting candidate Bernie Rivers for Sheriff. DuBois, who held his position for 20 years states, “…I want a sheriff that is going to tell … more
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On the road again
I leave home for a couple days and I wake up on the third morning and the woods is suddenly yellow and golden and full of sun, a different scene. So fast. Where has my life gone? By leaving home, I … more
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Democracy beware
    At one time we held sacrosanct the Great American Experiment we call democracy. We were the envy of all the world. Now, for me America is gradually losing its identity; it’s … more
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Julie Shiroishi
I am writing to express my wholehearted endorsement of Julie Shiroishi for New York State Senate, District 39. I have been fortunate enough to know Julie for a long time, and it has been a privilege … more
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Colden Mansion Ruins
As a town of Montgomery, New York resident, and pursuing a degree in anthropology, I support the Colden Mansion Ruins Park project. Jane Colden was an American botanist, and she was the first … more
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Jen Metzger
Ulster County needs Jen Metzger to be our County Executive.  Her position as Executive Director of Citizens for Local Power from 2013 to 2018 exemplifies the kind of nuts-and-bolts effectiveness … more
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Hypocrites
Welcome to the Hypocrite Show starring the Orange County, NY Republicans broadcast on Fox entertainment. All this pretense of concern for 13-17 year old processed asylum seekers landing at OC … more
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When trees speak our language
There is enough wind in the air to move the trees as if they are conversing with each other or talking with the wind itself, sending messages downstream. We don’t often stare at a tree or look … more
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Colin Schmitt disappoints
Colin Schmitt must be desperate to stoop so low to issue a campaign mailer like the one recently sent to voters. Our country is already divided. Does election season really have to be so ugly? … more
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The attraction of small blossoms
One, just one, of the thousands of proverbs, axioms, and sayings my father lived by was “Good things come in small packages.” He was a “proverbial man” in temperament and … more
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It didn’t have to end like this
A little more than three years ago, a new young 32 year old priest was assigned to Holy Name of Mary-Assumption parish in Maybrook and Montgomery. Fr. Reiman was welcomed warmly. The people were … more
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Trump’s free pass for rioters
I just recently read where Trump was quoted as publicly stating he will, if President in 2024, pardon the January 6 rioters who are convicted and sentenced for crimes against our government. He wants … more
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Tree planting
Three weeping cherry trees were recently planted on the front lawn of a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Town of Hamptonburgh. Each tree is to honor the life of a … more
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Colin Schmitt
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt and I work together frequently to help constituents solve problems. He is a strong and engaged partner who we need as our next Congressman. I am proud to stand with him as … more
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In the stadium of boyhood dreams
In 1961, I was ten years old. Baseball, like religion, you gotta get em early if you want to keep them. I was solidly a Yankee fan, by then, even though my father was, inexplicably, a Cardinal fan. I … more
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