The Israeli/Gaza war has shown the need to build up our aircraft carrier strike forces. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group (CSG) had to be moved from covering the Pacific to the Middle East … more

I am from Wurtsboro and have lived in the Town of Mamakating for over 70years. I am a United States Navy veteran, retired law enforcement officer, past chief and presently chairman of the Board of … more

I was happy to read that New Zealand’s government has invested $6 million in research into cultivated seafood. For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, … more

To all the apologists writing articles for the River Reporter, I suggest watching “Screams Before Silence,” a video by Sheryl Sandberg, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAr9oGSXgak. This … more

It’s a simple gesture—put a Harris/Walz sign on your home or property. John Lewis walked the Edmond Petus Bridge. WWII soldiers headed to Normandy’s beaches. Martin … more

During the annual fall meeting of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), county officials adopted a resolution calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation sponsored by Sen. … more

Independent voters west of the Delaware River, on November 5, you will be able to vote for a candidate who has pledged to fight for your right to vote in primaries.  Here’s the … more

Matt Cartwright, the U.S. Congressional Representative for the 8th district, could have continued to practice law and effectively advocate for his individual clients. He might have had a robust, … more

“Salt of the earth” candidate Robin Skibber, running for PA House 139, represents a life dedicated to preserving and protecting the people of our community, their worth and their … more

I tell you this. My budget is not such that I’ve sprung for a subscription to your paper so far in my 48 long years living in town. The only things USPS delivers to my doorstep with any … more

The New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) members reported that students’ use of cellphones is a major factor in the challenges affecting schools today, including students not developing … more

Check out this link from the River Reporter:  I read this letter and it wanders dangerously into the matter of moral equivalency and a denial of Israel’s many past efforts and … more