My grandparents were not born in this country. They were immigrants. I don’t know the particulars. It was about 1900. I remember my maternal grandmother speaking proudly of when she was … more

I’m writing about the article in the June 24th edition regarding Bloomville residents’ concerns about the transitional housing plan. It’s concerning that Bloomville seems … more

Call it “The 400 Word Lie.” The writer, in Trumpophobe fashion, conveniently gets it wrong. The budget adds an estimated $3.5 trillion of costs over 10 years. Policies add an estimated … more

As the 100-year-old Grand Marshal of the 2025 Hamden Bicentennial Parade, I want to share what’s in my heart. In my opinion, there’s no better place to live than the Town of Hamden … more

The Town of Hamden just experienced a celebration that will be remembered for many years to come. A small group of people met monthly for two years to plan this event and what a wonderful job they … more

The Republican budget includes $170 billion dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE. That’s more than Russia’s annual military budget. It’s five times … more

Since 2020, rent in our beloved Catskills has jumped 19%. Meanwhile, inflation went up 21%. Do the math – that’s not sustainable for families like ours. I’m watching families that … more

Your editor’s Op-Ed in the July 3 edition expresses frustration with candidates who lose a primary but remain on the ballot under a different party line. I can only assume it refers to Ms. … more

Entomologists, microbiologists, and other tick and disease experts recommend prevention of tick bites as the primary defense against tick borne diseases. Go to capecodextension.org and watch … more

I am writing in response to Editor Lillian Browne’s latest opinion piece. At one time, I wholeheartedly agreed and believed in complete party loyalty. I believed if a candidate was not … more

I normally don’t respond to Op Eds in the papers; however, I feel your Op Ed (“The Last Ballot Standing”) has expressed the state of our political process and is right on target. … more

After reading Shirley Niebank’s June 26 Letter to the Editor and Lillian Browne’s July 1 Op-Ed, I would like to offer additional insights on the Republican Committee’s efforts to … more