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

Primary season in Delaware County - that charming time when party loyalty is professed loudly—until it’s inconvenient. More than once now, a familiar pattern has emerged. A candidate … more

In regard to the editorial: “Thou Shall Not Grandstand” in the June 12 edition of The Reporter : I want to express my deep appreciation for the extremely well expressed thoughts regarding … more

In response to the page 5 article “Delhi Demonstrators Challenge Trump Policies....”; The Reporter , June 19: “I do not fear an army of lions led by a sheep. I DO fear an army … more

All Delaware County residents are facing severe threats to their healthcare if Congress enacts the so-called One Big Beautiful Act (OBBA) it is now considering.   As a trustee at O’Connor … more

On Wednesday, May 27, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors meeting began six minutes after its scheduled start time. That may not seem like much — unless you were one of the residents, … more