The job of a parole officer is to ensure that an inmate leaving prison follows the law and doesn’t fall back into a life of crime. Their job is also to give the parolee assistance and guidance … more

Tip my hat to Ms. Van Atta of Walton for her measured response to my recent letter.   Contrast her letter with that of the piece of twisted hyberbolic screed, over the signature of the … more

It’s difficult to address a message to a Committee, but will try a few questions. What sources can you cite for your positions? Isn’t the “Big Lie” something attributed … more

In his recent letter to the editor, Mr. Kalibat from DeLancey clearly enjoys devising derogatory policy slogans for the new administration, and it had me thinking up a whole list of unpleasant … more

I just wanted to let you know how much my wife and son and I - and, to be fair, a bunch of folks on Instagram - enjoy the “Looking Back” section every issue. There must be hundreds … more

With all the hype and misinformation about election security, I cannot remain silent. I would be remiss if I did not try to provide some facts. I was the Democratic Election Commissioner in … more

It was received with a twinge of sadness - your photo and article of the Pappas building’s demolition in Downsville. Helen Pappas sent it to me here in Arizona, form her Chicago home. (Her … more

On this Christmas Eve I wanted to take a moment to reach out and wish all of you a very Happy Holiday season and offer a brief reflection on 2020. This year has proven to be the most challenging time … more

The 12/16/20 front page piece (Walton Electeds Slam County Public Health....) got my attention, since for months I, with some help from the Hamden Supervisor, have been trying to get town-by-town … more

Sick of politics? Don’t quit yet. Gov. Cuomo is still crankin’. Fresh from accelerating the collection of sales tax on internet purchases (and having us congratulate him), giving illegal … more

To Tina Molé, Bovina Town Supervisor and Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Delaware County: Through the New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative, Governor Cuomo gave … more

I read with great disgust the letter by Krisy Gashler in last week’s Reporter. Ms. Gashler seems to be so very proud of bringing the likes of a B.L.M. protest to Delhi. Its been shown of late … more