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 [...]
It feels like a betrayal when a woman rises to a powerful position and then uses that position to prevent other women from reaching their full potential. So it is with Nan Hayworth who campaigns as pro-choice, but who uses her position in Congress to vote repeatedly against reproductive rights. If women can’t take charge [...]
The recent troubling state of affairs in Libya, Egypt, and the rest of the Middle East is a stark reminder that we need strong American leadership. The chaos in Egypt and Libya, the uncertainty of Iran, and the back-handed treatment of Israel are direct consequences of a White House that leads from behind, a White [...]
TOWN OF NEWBURGH LEADERSHIP FAILS OVER RACIAL DISCRIMINATION Town Supervisor Wayne Booth and members of the Town Board have engaged in the blatant practice of using their public offices to cover for two individuals with close ties to Town Hall at the expense of the Town of Newburgh residents. In doing this they have ignored [...]
To the Editor: The recent news of a potential 90% cut in tax assessments on the Dynegy plants in the Town of Newburgh should very much worry Supervisor Wayne Booth, as should his past failure to collect on those taxes they owed the town from last January. If a settlement is not reached, to avoid [...]
Now is not the time to require businesses that deliver the goods we depend on everyday to pay a 45 percent toll increase. The economy is still struggling; we have not yet rebounded from the recession. The proposed toll increase will affect more than just truck drivers. Increasing the costs of shipping will force small [...]
Dear Editor: I was dismayed and disappointed, but certainly not surprised, to read the recent editorial in the Times Herald Record slamming progress at Stewart International Airport. If there’s something positive happening in Orange County, you can usually count on the Record to poke holes in a good thing. This time it’s the Port Authority’s [...]
Like most people, I am disappointed in the politicians that represent us in Albany and in Washington. They waste taxpayer money and enact unconstitutional laws in an attempt to increase their power, and in doing so limit our lives, our liberty, and our ownership of property. They addict many voters by creating new entitlement programs, [...]
