By Kimball Shinkoskey In school, Americans were taught that the world works on the basis of education, science, law, honesty, goodwill, elections, free enterprise, corporate responsibility, government ethics, service-oriented political leadership. You get the picture. Except for brief periods of time, all that good stuff has never really materialized in the lives of most […]
As a fresh college graduate, I feel compelled to address one of the saddest interruptions of education to date: the introduction and normalization of artificial intelligence (AI). New technology has always been paired with public distrust and even apocalyptic fears, a famous example being the introduction of color in television in the 50s. The development […]
By Timothy Braun Presented natural solitary Simplicity obscure tradition Concealed ambitious fit Deceptive ambiguous end: “The woods are lonely dark and deep, But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep” * Appreciation sincere rousing Wonder another recognition Expertly parapatic study […]
By Mary E. Sullivan President, CSEA This Labor Day, as we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, it is worth pausing to reflect on the state of working people in New York and across the nation. This year has brought challenges and progress, tested our resolve and proved once again that our greatest strength […]
There have been no reported case of measles since 2019 in Rockland, but this week our front-page story has frightened many across the county. Measles travels through the air and is the most contagious disease on earth, but, if vaccinated, doctors say that it is nearly impossible to contract. So why is measles still happening? […]
Op-Ed By: John W. McGowan, Esq./Former NYS Assemblyman District 97 and Rockland County Legislator Since leaving the New York State Assembly last December, I’ve chosen to speak publicly only on issues of real urgency—ones that pose a direct risk to public safety or undermine the rule of law. The conduct of the Matzilei Aish Fire […]