BY LEGISLATOR HARRIET CORNELL When I watch my 3-year old grandson playing with his trains, sometimes I feel as if I can see right inside his brain, with gears spinning and lights flashing. I marvel as he makes up stories about getting to Grand Central on time and about how a little engine can pull […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA Even when Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme says he wants to set his town on the right track, residents never really know what to expect. In late January, Delhomme attempted to calm critics of his often perplexing administrative style by presenting a two-year agenda targeting most problem areas in the town’s infrastructure. […]
BY DIANE DIMOND We have a fascination in America about murder. Serial killers, mass murders, thrill kills, the so-called “mission murderers” who think it’s their duty to rid the world of certain groups like prostitutes, drug users or the homeless. That all those prime time TV shows, replete with mysterious murders and the resulting criminal […]
To the Editor, When good and decent hard-working, law-abiding Americans who hold traditional family values allow themselves to be marginalized and branded as extremists, we are at the beginning of the end of what can no longer be referred to as a free society! When Governor Cuomo declared one group unwelcome, he insulted us all […]
To the Clarkstown Community, This letter is sent as a reminder to be sure everyone is informed and aware of the very important need to participate, and cast your vote, to repair and restore Congers Elementary School. Date of Vote: Tuesday February 4, 2014 Time: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voting Location: Lakewood Elementary School, […]
Dear NYS Education Commissioner King, Over the past several months there have been numerous forums throughout Dutchess County, focused on the implementation of Common Core. Clearly, it is an issue that has sparked great concern among the parents and educators of Dutchess County. As county executive and parent of two school aged children, one receiving […]