To the Editor, It’s a sad time, but also a happy time. I am sad to see Frank Brooks, our Town of Haverstraw Highways superintendent, retire, but also happy for Frank that he can enjoy a well-earned retirement. Frank has done a great job and has put together a fine devoted crew of men and […]
To the Editor, If the Affordable Healthcare Act is so wonderful, I have a few questions you may find interesting. It was started for sole purpose of getting several million Americans health coverage, to have children covered on their parents plan until 26 years of age, and to have Americans that have a previous illness […]
To the Editor, For the past few years, the New City Library Board has not functioned harmoniously and has been noted for its lack of transparency. Also, there has been a lack of civility by certain members of the board. I’m glad there is a new election of trustees to the library board taking place […]
BY DIANE DIMOND Readers of this column know I spend a considerable amount of time dissecting what’s wrong with our crime and justice system. But during this season of giving thanks for the positive things in life, let’s pause to express thanksgiving for the fact that our number one national worry — falling victim to […]
BY DERRYCK GREEN To say the ObamaCare rollout has been difficult for President Obama is an understatement. It is the epitome of a disaster. Obama has been in damage-control mode since October 1. The release of his signature legislation, the misnamed Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare), has been disastrous. Bureaucratic incompetence is on full display as […]
To the Editor, Instead of throwing away $225M in taxpayer money, Cuomo could save a couple thousand jobs at Remington, Savage and other arms makers at no cost to the taxpayer by ridding us of the SAFE Act. Pennsylvania created 232,000 new jobs at $60,000 a year plus, small communities and counties in Northern Pennsylvania […]