I have had the privilege of working alongside Delaware County Treasurer Beverly Shields for over 30 years, and I cannot remain silent as I see her legacy being unfairly diminished during this … more

The winter Covid season is about to begin. In late August, The Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced that it recommended that adults 65 and older receive the Covid vaccination. It did not … more

According to the New York State Office of Mental Health, CPL 730 evaluations and competency restoration procedures vary depending on whether a defendant is charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. … more

Hancock Democrats will host a candidate forum on Sept. 26 as the town gets closer to the November 4 general election. The focus for the forum is the critical role that our town’s supervisor … more

I read the opinion piece “Hidden in Plain Sight” published last week with interest. It addressed an issue which I’ve long been alarmed about. The letter included a link to a … more

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, one in four young adults who age out of foster care experience homelessness within a few years of emancipation. Nationwide, 50% of the homeless … more

To Our Readers, We’d like to clear up some recent misinformation and set the record straight. Over the past several weeks - on social media and, we’re told, during a July 5 meeting of the Delaware … more

Late spring and early summer in Delaware County used to bring beautiful clear blue skies. No more. Between November 2024 and July there were less than 30 clear, cloudless days. Sadly, most people … more

A troubling trend is taking root in our digital public square: the willingness to try criminal cases not in courtrooms, but in comment sections. A recent high-profile arrest in Delaware County … 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