BY DIANE DIMOND Professionals of all types admire others in their field. Architects respect certain other architects, singers style themselves after singers who came before them, artists can find inspiration from someone else’s work. As a columnist, I have a favorite too. The best columns I ever read — and ones I remember for their […]
BY MERRILL MATTHEWS Do you think the Obamacare rollout raises important questions about government mandates, confusion, penalties and just how well bureaucrats can manage complicated issues? It’s not the only one. There are a number of similarities between Obamacare and an energy mandate known as the “renewable fuel standard.” Just consider: The federal government mandates […]
The below letter was sent last week from County Executive-Elect Legislator Ed Day to New York State Education Commissioner King and copied to East Ramapo School Board President Yehuda Weissmandl. Dear Commissioner King, As a representative of many East Ramapo School District families at the County level of government , and the incoming County Executive […]
To the Editor, As of this writing, Congress has passed a bill that would cut veterans’ retirement. It has at this point been sent to the Senate. Obviously, I think this is obnoxious. If cuts need to be made perhaps Congress and the Senate should think about their own salaries. First of all, how many veterans are there? When I […]
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 […]