Letters to the Editor | The River Reporter

In 2024, Rob Bresnahan ran against Congressman Cartright and criticized him for not co-sponsoring legislation to prohibit members of Congress from trading stocks. That attack helped him squeak into … more

3/31/26

Delaware Valley School Board holds a past meeting to address the district's policies regarding transgender students' bathroom and locker room usage.

On the DVSB bathroom decision

Trans+ Support Initiative NY/PA is disappointed in the Delaware Valley School Board (DVSB) decision to reverse bathroom and locker room policies that have been in place for the past 10 years without … more

3/31/26

Is it time for new leadership?

In 1985, towns and townships along the Upper Delaware River agreed to partner with the NPS to protect the Delaware River. So what could go wrong with letting Washington, D.C. tell us how to manage … more

3/31/26

Climate Act dismantles nothing

Referring to a recent memo by the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency (NYSERDA) that outlines potential energy cost increases related to the New York Climate Leadership and … more

3/25/26

Greenwood calls on Bresnahan to step down

Former Republican Congressman Jim Greenwood—who represented Pennsylvania for more than a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives—called on Congressman Rob Bresnahan to immediately resign from … more

3/25/26

Scranton’s rise in violent crime

As a resident of northeastern Pennsylvania, I am deeply concerned by the deteriorating safety of our region’s largest city. Under Mayor Paige Cognetti, Scranton has experienced a startling rise in … more

3/25/26

Fighting child poverty

New York State United Teachers has released a new original film, titled “1 in 5,” as part of its statewide campaign to combat childhood poverty—starting with proven, school-centered solutions … more

3/25/26

On the Assembly ‘one-house’ budget

Assemblyman Chris Tague recently responded after reviewing the state Assembly’s “one-house” budget resolution. The resolution is the first public presentation of priorities that Assembly … more

3/25/26

The impact tax benefits all

How often do you look at a local community project and appreciate how the money to fund the project came to be? The natural gas impact fee (which is really just a tax on the industry) is helping … more

3/24/26

Demonstrators gather for a No Kings protest in Honesdale, PA last year.

No Kings rally in Port Jervis

Port Jervis, NY, is among more than 3,000 communities across the country that will hold rallies, marches and roadside protests for the second national No Kings event on Saturday, March 28. The rally … more

3/24/26

Demonstrators gather for a No Kings protest in Honesdale, PA, on June 14.

Singing out in resistance in Honesdale

On Saturday, March 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wayne County, PA residents will come together with millions of Americans across the country in a nationwide day of nonviolent protest at the third No … more

3/24/26

The New York State capital building in Albany.

On the Assembly ‘one-house’ budget

Assemblyman Chris Tague recently responded after reviewing the state Assembly’s “one-house” budget resolution. The resolution is the first public presentation of priorities that Assembly … more

3/24/26

Notice and warning

A terrible war has suddenly exploded throughout the Middle East. How far it will spread, how long it will last, and its effects are not known. Sullivan, Ulster and Orange counties, with their … more

3/17/26

Keep our neighborhoods safer

The Fire Service stakeholders elected by the residents of New York State are once again being forced to defend themselves after mischaracterizations and non-factual data provided by FASNY in response … more

3/17/26

Scranton mayor speaks at a US Department of Labor panel discussion at the Good Jobs Summit

Cognetti owes public an explanation on bank issue

I recently read the Politico article detailing Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti’s dealings with Fidelity Bank, and the situation raises deeply troubling questions. The city’s approval of a purchase … more

3/17/26

Project will enhance emergency preparedness

Steven Gottlieb, chairman of the Rock Hill Volunteer Fire District, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to state Sen. Peter Oberacker, Assemblywoman Paula Kay, county legislator Terry Bernardo, Town of … more

3/17/26

SAVE Act only saves Trump

Donald Trump calls it like it isn’t—again. The SAVE Act, now being considered by the Senate, does not “safeguard voter eligibility.” It suppresses it. This bill should be called … more

3/17/26

Cognetti’s incompetence could destroy my rural community

Crime in Scranton is a dire concern, yet residents feel unheard. Voters in northeastern PA, especially rural PA-08, do not want policies that turn our whole region into a crime-ridden city. Mayor … more

3/17/26

Kay announces Women of Distinction

Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay joined Sen. James Skoufis (D-42) at Women’s Recognition Night to honor her awardees, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Cheryl Crumley and Town of Wallkill … more

3/17/26

Prevent collapse in ambulance services

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123) and Assemblyman Joseph Angelino responded to the Report on Rural Ambulance Services, released in January by the Rural Ambulance Services Task Force. The task … more

3/17/26