New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton says New York’s air is cleaner than it has been in decades, driven largely by the State’s strong environmental laws and regulations. Photo illustration by Chris LeBoutillier via www.pexels.com. New York’s DEC commissioner responds to Trump’s executive order on state overreach regarding climate issues Editor’s note In an executive order signed last week, President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to “stop the... Letters to the Editor 11 Apr 2025 | 12:19
Photo illustration by Pixabay via pexels.com Our libraries, serving the public good, help create community On Tuesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the annual tax levy and trustee vote takes place at the Albert Wisner Public... Letters to the Editor 31 Mar 2025 | 12:11
Local judge to take position with Trump administration Minisink Town Justice Karen Ostberg has been appointed to a position within the incoming Trump administration, thereby ending... Local News 14 Jan 2025 | 03:00
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll cost you, as new congestion toll starts New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan debuted Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access... News 09 Jan 2025 | 08:10
We need young voters to participate I’m sorry to hear that so many young people are disengaged from the political process, especially in this election year.... Letters to the Editor 18 Jun 2024 | 01:09
Early voting for presidential primary election begins Saturday Presidential Primary Day in New York will take place on Tuesday, April 2, for registered Democrat and Republican voters.... Local News 22 Mar 2024 | 12:07
Mabel Roy (left) and Linda Gallup marching in New Jersey protesting the separation of immigrant children from their parents. “Can’t do the walking that much anymore like I was,” Roy said. “So I go the postcard route or letter to the editor route.” Surprise! You wrote a letter to the newspaper Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, Straus News received nine very similar letters to the editor, warning against the dangers of a... Local News 22 Jan 2024 | 01:56
A response to rebuttal letter In the January 5th edition of [this publication], Mr. Richard Panzer answers my previous letter with the following: ”Mr. Freisinger... Letters to the Editor 19 Jan 2024 | 03:17
Regarding ‘a fateful court decision’ I would like to congratulate Gerard Freisinger’s entertaining use of “straw man” arguments in his letter, “A fateful court... Letters to the Editor 05 Jan 2024 | 11:34
A constitutional slippery slope A recent submission suggests that the court ruling in Colorado which would keep Donald Trump off that state’s presidential... Letters to the Editor 03 Jan 2024 | 11:58
A fateful court decision The swearing in text of the Office of the President of the United States: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2023 | 11:39
Trump committed crimes against Georgia and our country “All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes.” That’s what Donald Trump said to Georgia’s secretary of state... Letters to the Editor 10 Oct 2023 | 02:26
‘What disturbs THIS American is the gullibility of authors of such letters’ A recent Letter to the Editor opined that the evidence contained in the most recent indictment against former President Donald... Letters to the Editor 20 Aug 2023 | 03:32
‘This is not about free speech’ 187 minutes. That’s how long Donald Trump knowingly failed to act while his armed supporters stormed our nation’s Capitol.... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2023 | 11:45
No one is above the law The evidence contained in the most recent indictment against Donald Trump should disturb every American. Trump threatened... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2023 | 11:36
