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Opposing the proposed Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act

What follows is a letter written to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul. It is slightly edited. The Association of Supervisors of Sullivan County voted unanimously on April 3, 2024 to send this letter to you … more

5/1/24

Molinaro endorsed by NYS Law Enforcement Officers Union

The New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-CIO has endorsed Congressman Marc Molinaro for reelection in New York’s 19th Congressional District. Molinaro is … more

5/1/24

Route 17 upgrade will enhance the area

When faced with a challenge, leaders act. Problems require solutions—they seldom resolve themselves—and if ignored, usually worsen over time. Case in point: Route 17, a major corridor in … more

By DANIEL ORTEGA | 5/1/24

Vaccinations save lives

World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to recognize the long-term effects that the opposition to vaccination has on the lives of children. It also highlights the … more

By MICHAEL KOSSOVE AND SUSAN J. SCHOENBECK | 4/23/24

Mad as hell

Many of you reading this know me as the longtime supervisor of the Town of Callicoon, the vice president of the County Supervisors Association and the vice chairman of the Sullivan County Republican … more

By THOMAS BOSE | 4/16/24 | 3 comments

Don’t widen Route 17

The New York State Department of Transportation, along with the Hochul administration. are proposing a $1 billion expansion project to widen 30 miles of Route 17 in Sullivan and Orange County. … more

By CATSKILL MOUNTAINKEEPER | 4/16/24

On 4/20, remember

New York became the 16th state to legalize cannabis, and following the legalization, full festivals about cannabis were inevitable. 4/20 Day will be celebrated in many parts of the state. … more

By MARCEL GEMME | 4/16/24

Environmental activists: We were locked out by PA governor

Due to PA Gov. Josh Shapiro’s stance on climate change many environmentalists were enthusiastic supporters and promoted his 2022 campaign for PA Governor. Now it appears that they … more

By DOUG MASON | 4/11/24

And the walls came tumbling down

Anyone who has traveled toward the Upper Delaware National and Scenic Recreation Area and Pennsylvania on NY Route 17B, now rebranded as “The Woodstock Way,” has surely witnessed the slow … more

By CYNTHIA NASH | 4/10/24

Negotiations must be reopened

The following is a letter sent by two New York congressmen to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Dear Secretary Blinken: We are incredibly concerned about the hostages being held captive by … more

By MARC MOLINARO AND TOM SUOZZI | 4/10/24

Do we say a blessing on the eclipse?

Do we say a blessing for the solar eclipse? Some claim that eclipses are a bad omen of things to come. What is the Jewish perspective on eclipses? Also, is there any blessing recited upon … more

By RABBI ANCHELLE PERL | 4/8/24

"Football in the City Stadium," by Steve Daniels. Pictured in the photo is black dust from crumb rubber. The tiny black granules cling to skin and clothing, and contain microplastics...File linke: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0

Artificial turf is toxic. Don’t install it!

Given all that we’ve been learning about microplastics in recent years, it makes zero sense for the Eldred Central School District to install an artificial turf field. Artificial … more

4/3/24

Residents’ care not considered as legislators support Infinitecare

This appeal to the Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) on the certificate of need application for Project #231044 was sent to the PHHPC on March 26, 2024. It is slightly edited. … more

By STAR D. HESSE | 4/3/24

Letter from the Sullivan County Legislature to Mark Furnish

4/1/24

Letter from anonymous Care Center staff

Dear Members of the SC Legislature, NYS DOH, Residents of Sullivan County and the State of New York, Good Morning, Thank you for listening to our letter that is being read. Yes, our letter … more

4/1/24

The problem with the governor’s school aid plan

An element I did not touch on with much depth in a review of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal has become one of the most prescient, and that’s her push to reformat how school … more

By KARL BRABANEC | 3/26/24 | 1 comment

Important work for the U.S. Senate

Now the members of the U.S. Senate must finish the job of placing whole milk back into our schools, now that Congressman G. T. Thompson has received a thunderous victory for his efforts in getting … more

By ARDEN TEWSKBURY | 3/12/24

“And the winner is….”

The almost interminable awards season for the film industry has culminated with the extravaganza that is The Oscars. As those barely clad Golden Men get placed in homes and offices; and … more

By CYNTHIA NASH | 3/12/24

The Sawkill Creek is connected to the Milford Aquifer. For a full description of the aquifer and how it flows from its sources, visit bit.ly/3IqRk1g.

Milford Township must accept the scientifically delineated Milford Aquifer

After the mega-warehouse application was withdrawn, negotiations between Milford Township and the Milford Water Authority (MWA) began in January with a follow-up meeting scheduled for March 14. The … more

By VITO DIBIASI | 3/12/24

Many organizations offer help, including DRS, found at addicted.org. DRS offers education about substance abuse and where to get help. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services hotline is another. You can call it at 800/662-4357.

St. Patrick’s Day sobriety tips

St. Patrick’s Day is generally associated with heavy drinking, lively parties, good food and big celebrations. Most bars, pubs and restaurants are banking on big alcohol sales. While there are … more

By MARIE GARCEAU | 3/7/24

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