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Building hope and homes, and helping a hero
September 11, 2001, is one of the darkest days in American history. The brutal attacks claimed thousands of innocent lives and left wounds that even time cannot heal. While these events revealed the … more
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Local residents brave the rain, holding onto an umbrella, a candle and signs demanding a cease-fire in Gaza and in memory of Palestinians killed.
Voices from the bridge
We are the voices that live, work and play beside you. We are your friends and neighbors. We are Jews, Christians and Muslims who come from different cities and countries.  To … more
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Sullivan County wants its community hospital back
On Friday, September 6, the community had an opportunity to interact with an executive from the Garnet Health system, Jerry Dunlavey. It was refreshing to be able to voice our Garnet Catskill … more
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Ryan Young
Counterpoint: Harris’ price controls won’t tame inflation
Right problem, wrong solution. It’s one of the most familiar stories in politics. Thanks to inflation, every American is paying higher prices for groceries and housing than before the … more
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Don Kusler
Point: An economic agenda for the people 
As the warmth of summer finally begins to ease, an already feverish election season will continue heating up. So, let’s do a temperature check on the sliver of folks still deciding about their … more
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Defining terrorism begins with common sense
One of the most important things I tried to teach my daughters is that things are usually more straightforward than they seem. The world is complicated, and sometimes there are layers of … more
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All people are equal and should have equal rights
There have been two letters printed in the River Reporter that have accused me of ignorance and dishonesty, and yet neither letter produces any specific allegation of a factual misstatement that … more
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A waxy substance in the blood, cholesterol isn’t inherently bad, considering your body needs it to build cells, hormones and vitamins. However, too much of it can pose grave health risks. When the body takes in too much LDL cholesterol and not enough HDL cholesterol, the cholesterol begins to stick to the walls of your blood vessels, in turn producing “high” cholesterol. Progressively, it builds up in your blood vessels and arteries, increasingly blocking proper blood flow and putting you at risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Get that cholesterol down
As we age, the word “cholesterol” begins to take more prominence in our lives—and for good reason. A waxy substance in the blood, cholesterol isn’t inherently bad, … more
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Sean Higgins
Counterpoint: Workers are not better off
The perennial question in presidential elections is, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” For American workers, the answer is, lately, not so much. Too many workers are not … more
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Dean Baker
Point: Workers are far better off than four years ago
This is not a tough one. First and foremost, workers are better off today because they overwhelmingly have jobs if they want them. They also are getting higher pay, even after adjusting for … more
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Stuart N. Brotman
Speaking up
With the academic year just a few short weeks away at college and university campuses nationwide, many are bracing for a reprise of last spring’s ugly protests, encampments and violent clashes … more
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Alec Mena
Earmarks jeopardize America’s water infrastructure
Contaminated drinking water can cause gastrointestinal illnesses and neurological disorders.  Prolonged exposure to pollutants like lead can lead to chronic diseases and developmental issues, … more
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The hysteria about listeria
No doubt you’ve all heard about the outbreak of listeria in deli meat manufactured by Boar’s Head Products. It was a good lesson for Boar’s Head, which considers itself one of the … more
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J. Mark Powell
Counterpoint: The party’s over for political conventions
Talk about unintended consequences. Democrats may not know it, but they may have just sounded the death knell for national political conventions.  When Vice President Kamala Harris received … more
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Robert Shrum
Point: Political conventions still matter
The consensus that conventions are an anachronism, a leftover historical relic that no longer matters, is credible, increasingly widespread—and wrong. Conventions don’t decide the … more
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Electric vehicles: A burden on Pennsylvania farmers
As a member of a generational Pennsylvania farming family, I have seen the impact government regulation can have on farmers and rural communities. Pennsylvania is home to over 52,000 farmers and … more
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The art of association 
I believe we can all be artists. Whether we paint, make music, write poems, cook inspired meals or design—or more—there is something within us all that yearns to create in some way. … more
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Demonstrators march in the street during the March on Washington, 1963.
Speak freely
With the academic year just a few short weeks away at college and university campuses nationwide, many are bracing for a reprise of last spring’s ugly protests, encampments and violent clashes … more
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The state of Sullivan County’s CHHA
The Director of Public Health has resigned after only 14 months in her position. She made a lot of changes during her time there that have diminished the capacity of the Certified Home Health Care … more
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Genocide charge? Again?
It pains me again to no end to have to strike out at a paper I love, respect and need for my edification and connection to the issues that directly impact our local community. Your news hole is by no … more
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