Delaware County, like only 16 other counties in New York State, still operates under a governmental structure designed for the 19th century: the County Board of Supervisors. Under this model, … more

In 2025, Delaware County collected $13.2 million extra in sales tax revenue than county budget planners anticipated. The Finance Committee of the Board of Supervisors estimated they would collect … more

As the public continues to confront corruption and abuses of power tied to the Epstein files involving attorneys, physicians, celebrities, political leaders, and institutions once considered … more

George Washington wasn’t the first president. Hopefully that got your attention. And if you want to learn more, read about the Continental Congress and the Confederation Congress, the … more

In response to the January 29 letter, “The Constitution as Common Ground,” I agree that our country faces a serious problem. Politics have eroded our Constitution and Bill of Rights; both parties … more

Re: the letter on pg 10, Reporter 2/5/26: If I were to advance an argument that democracy is flawed, and support it with the fact that the writer of that letter probably has the right to vote - … more

My journey to becoming an elected local government official started the day I met Jessi Raber. She was running for mayor of Delhi because she was frustrated that our county leaders weren’t willing … more

Thank you so much for your very informative op-ed regarding the mis-adventures of our county “leadership!” It dumbfounds us that these characters continue to try to conceal their mistakes behind … more

Following Maya Boukai’s eloquent letter to the editor, I may be a little more blunt. Regarding where ever the MLK paid holiday decision came from it was based at best on ignorance or at worst on … more

New York’s open government laws are not obscure or optional. The Open Meetings Law is clear, narrow in scope, and well tested in court. Yet recent records involving Delaware County suggest that … more

Living in a red town within a blue state offers a clear view of the political divide and how it is harming our day to day life. Increasingly, public debate is shaped not by the Constitution, but by … more

New York’s open government laws are not obscure or optional. The Open Meetings Law is clear, narrow in scope, and well tested in court. Yet recent records involving Delaware County suggest that … more