I read the opinion piece “Hidden in Plain Sight” published last week with interest. It addressed an issue which I’ve long been alarmed about. The letter included a link to a … more

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, one in four young adults who age out of foster care experience homelessness within a few years of emancipation. Nationwide, 50% of the homeless … more

Late spring and early summer in Delaware County used to bring beautiful clear blue skies. No more. Between November 2024 and July there were less than 30 clear, cloudless days. Sadly, most people … more

My grandparents were not born in this country. They were immigrants. I don’t know the particulars. It was about 1900. I remember my maternal grandmother speaking proudly of when she was … more

I’m writing about the article in the June 24th edition regarding Bloomville residents’ concerns about the transitional housing plan. It’s concerning that Bloomville seems … more

Call it “The 400 Word Lie.” The writer, in Trumpophobe fashion, conveniently gets it wrong. The budget adds an estimated $3.5 trillion of costs over 10 years. Policies add an estimated … more

As the 100-year-old Grand Marshal of the 2025 Hamden Bicentennial Parade, I want to share what’s in my heart. In my opinion, there’s no better place to live than the Town of Hamden … more

The Town of Hamden just experienced a celebration that will be remembered for many years to come. A small group of people met monthly for two years to plan this event and what a wonderful job they … more

The Republican budget includes $170 billion dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE. That’s more than Russia’s annual military budget. It’s five times … more

Since 2020, rent in our beloved Catskills has jumped 19%. Meanwhile, inflation went up 21%. Do the math – that’s not sustainable for families like ours. I’m watching families that … more

Your editor’s Op-Ed in the July 3 edition expresses frustration with candidates who lose a primary but remain on the ballot under a different party line. I can only assume it refers to Ms. … more

Entomologists, microbiologists, and other tick and disease experts recommend prevention of tick bites as the primary defense against tick borne diseases. Go to capecodextension.org and watch … more