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Re Leah Casner’s column “Dan handling” (October 26-November 1): Before our first child was born, we also attended Lamaze classes. An unexpected traffic jam made us late for one …
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10/31/23
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The New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union applauds the state legislature for showing commitment to students and schools in their one-house budgets.
Both Senate and Assembly proposals …
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3/20/24
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I’ve known Cat Scott for over 40 years. She is running for Sullivan County Legislature for District 5, which includes Callicoon, Cochecton, Delaware, Fremont and Tusten towns.
Her platform …
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10/31/23
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As chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Mental Health, my commitment lies in advancing a comprehensive health care approach that prioritizes both the physical and mental well-being of my …
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3/20/24
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Attending legislative meetings lately has become a bit like following the White Rabbit down that dark hole. A legislator who had run for office only four months ago on the platform “Take back …
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3/26/24
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I am outraged that Rep. Molinaro, who ran on the promise of bipartisanship, is using the influx of asylum-seekers to our community to stoke fear and division by spreading lies about the flow of …
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6/7/23
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One of the more contentious issues that plague residents of Sullivan County is property taxes. Property taxes in Sullivan County for residences are, in my opinion, out of control.
Recently, I …
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10/31/23
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A headline in a local newspaper a few months ago was “Aging Agency Director Did a Great Job.” It was no surprise that this headline referred to Robin Skibber, who retired as …
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3/26/24
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On April 23, Pennsylvania voters in the parts of Pike and Wayne counties that make up the 139th state legislative district will have a special opportunity to elect an outstanding, lifelong local …
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3/26/24
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After being away for eight years, it’s beyond wonderful to be back in our beautiful river valley, with all the pleasures and challenges of rural life. It is also wonderful to be rejoining the Upper Delaware Community Network. In saying that, I urge any reader who has not joined to consider doing so.
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1/25/23
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I am an emergency medical technician and a proud member of the Highland Ambulance Service. I have been on many calls, including car accidents, house fires, traumas and medical emergencies. What I …
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10/31/23
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For the second time in as many months, the millions Infinite Care owes Sullivan County came up at the Health & Human Services meeting—and was again quickly dispatched, shrouded behind some …
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3/20/24
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The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, which represents over 10,000 workers who install, maintain, and repair railroad traffic control systems, has endorsed Congressman Marc Molinaro for reelection …
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3/26/24
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The state is reminded of its obligations
The following is a letter to Sullivan County legislative chair Rob Doherty from the UDC. It is reprinted with permission.
Dear Chairperson …
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3/14/23
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Beware of people who are oblivious to the obvious. People who lose an election, and believe they won. Not based on evidence. But based on what they “feel.”
I am a Conservative. Many …
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3/20/24
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Thank you, Gravity Ice Cream Shop
I was meandering through the streets of Honesdale, PA, on October 11, and delightfully happened upon a sign that said “free ice cream.” That’s …
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Good judgment and leadership are qualities one should seek in a candidate running for public office. George Conklin has not demonstrated either of those qualities during his time as a legislator. Not …
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10/31/23
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Remember years ago when the Town of Tusten kinda banished the prospect of ecotourism from Tentrr in Tusten Township? Because they didn’t like the five-gallon bucket for poo with disposable compostable bags?
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8/17/22
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Labor pains
Re Leah Casner’s column “Dan handling” (October 26-November 1): Before our first child was born, we also attended Lamaze classes. An unexpected traffic jam made us …
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10/31/23
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What’s been repaved, exactly?
I realize that my memory may have gone downhill a bit, but not my eyesight.
A few years ago, Honesdale’s borough council realized a rather large …
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8/9/23
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