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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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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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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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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New York State’s presidential primary election is on Tuesday, April 2. Joe Biden has already garnered the numbers needed and has won the nomination to be the Democratic nominee in the general …
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3/25/24
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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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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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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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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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A thought: consequent upon the Dobbs ruling that the federal government lacks the Constitutional power to regulate abortion, should not the Hyde Amendment and other restrictions on coverage for …
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3/12/24
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Every time you go to the grocery store, you can’t escape coming home with tons of packaging.
Packaging constitutes a staggering 40 percent of New York State’s waste stream. …
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3/5/24
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I am running for state representative to effect change and return our commonwealth to our founding principles.
Like many Americans, I have become disenchanted with political party games …
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3/5/24
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We are Sullivan County residents and property owners. We are appalled at the behavior of Sullivan County law enforcement with respect to two prominent local citizens and business owners, Wade St. …
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2/20/24
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A bizarre scene played out at the February 8 Health and Human Services committee meeting, when chairperson (and District 5 legislator) Cat Scott tried to fulfill a campaign pledge to address and …
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2/20/24
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I read with interest your article about Glenn Pontier being selected for deputy supervisor. Two things came immediately to my mind.
The first was the high quality of journalism that was featured …
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2/20/24
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Response from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
Dear Mr. Brittenham and Ms. Summers,
I am responding to your letter of February 5, 2024, in which you express several concerns …
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2/20/24
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It has been one year since a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, igniting a blaze that the people of Darlington Township, PA, and …
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2/20/24
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Well, it’s February so it’s appropriate that we are in the Groundhog Day of shoddy, divisive journalism lacking integrity that is the River Reporter. Another Haas hit piece, another …
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2/13/24
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We continue to gather at sundown, to hold candles and signs in memory of the growing thousands of children killed and for calls for a cease-fire.
The horror in Gaza of so …
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2/12/24
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Pennsylvania is an energy state. As the second largest natural gas-producing state, this industry has created good-paying energy jobs in towns and communities across the commonwealth and has played a …
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2/7/24
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