Governor Cuomo’s Tax-Free NY plan will attract new businesses and much needed jobs to the Upstate region and also help end the brain drain that’s plagued our communities for years. By creating a tax-free zone for businesses that decide to locate on or near SUNY campuses and community colleges, this innovative public-private partnership will improve [...]
“As Governor Cuomo and the Legislature finalize the 2013-14 budget, we again call for the rejection of the 18-a energy surcharge extension. This regressive measure will cost energy consumers across the state $254 million in 2013-14 and $509 million in subsequent years. New York State’s extraordinary energy costs – among the highest in the nation [...]
In response to the announcement that the state Independence Party endorsed a candidate for Orange County Executive without giving equal consideration and time to all candidates, Orange County Executive Edward A. Diana released the following statement: “Like many, I was surprised to read in the Times Herald-Record that Frank MacKay, Chairman of the New York [...]
It seems to be a reoccurring epidemic with Town Hall that they can never seem to capitalize on funding available to them from State, Federal and private programs but have had a liberal approach to spending tax dollars over the past ten years as a whole. The Town of Newburgh now potentially faces a situation [...]
My Opinion on the Governors’ Gun Law & Budget In the recent rush to pass a gun law, the Governor failed to address the fact that a Non-US Citizen can obtain a pistol permit in New York State. A semi automatic assault rifle is a hunting rifle in a different housing. Limiting seven rounds in [...]
Congratulations are in order to Bon Secours hospital in Port Jervis. The closing of the maternity ward in that river city will have an unexpected change in public records. 16 years from now as Port Jervis residents come of age for a driver’s license they will be able to list their birthplace as Exit 2 [...]
The recent press release regarding the developments with Dynegy, from Supervisor Booth in the Town of Newburgh, warning of some challenging consequences as a result of the power plants closing is reminiscent of past history revisited. The Supervisor and Board have had ample time to review this situation, and the potential outcomes, for the past [...]
The recent coverage by local and regional media concerning verbal abuse, threats, salty language and outright lack of respect for fellow human beings on line for entry to big box stores is alarming. The concept of Black Friday, now known as Black Thursday begs the question of “What in God’s name are we doing?” If [...]
To the editor: Recent press coverage of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case reminds me of a local experience. In 1968, I was a freshman at Port Jervis High and attended C.C.D. class (religious instruction) once weekly taught by Father Francis Stinner. Although he never approached me (was I that ugly), he did approach other [...]
The hallmark of our democratic society is having the right to vote for someone to represent us at all levels of government. The hard part is voting for someone that you know has your best interest at heart while totally representing you and your family. Why is Christine Bello that choice to represent us in [...]
