Mike Lawler continues to maintain that months ago the House passed H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act, and it was “the strongest border security measure in the history of Congress.” There’s only one problem. That extreme bill passed with not
Read MoreI’m disappointed that the Putnam County Legislature in 2024 is barring Representative Nancy Montgomery from all committees, except the Budget and Finance Committee (to which all legislators belong). Representative Montgomery is the sole Democrat on the legislature at this time.
Read MoreWe are faced with a Republican-controlled House of Representatives that refuses to vote on important issues, seeing any improvement in the country’s situation as a win for Joe Biden and, therefore, something to prevent. A recent example is the immigration
Read MoreI have recently returned to Somers following a rehabbing tour after a bad fall. Much to my chagrin, the country has taken a hard turn to the right led by the former President and his acolytes. The U.S. has been a
Read MoreBy Michael Malone “Yellowface” is a highly entertaining read that serves as an exposé on book publishing, and showcases the plight of minority authors, with some dashes of horror tossed in. Written by R. F. Kuang, the book looks at a
Read MoreBy Brian Kluepfel “Bob Roberts” was well-received when it appeared in 1992, a witty, scathing indictment of the American political process. Told through the lens of a right-wing folkie who crafts songs pandering to excessive wealth and demeaning social welfare programs,
Read MoreSomers Shocks Brewster; Hen Hud, P’Ville Move to Quarters By Tony Pinciaro WALTER PANAS entered the 2023 Section Class A Girls’ Basketball Championship on a mission. The Panthers lost in the previous year in the Section 1 Class A final
Read MoreBy Tony Pinciaro When PUTNAM VALLEY concluded its outstanding 2022-23 season, which included a Section 1 Class B title and New York State Class B runner-up finish, the Tigers knew huge changes were coming. First, veteran coach Don Hamlin retired
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan Today’s heated discussion about immigrant hordes swamping our pristine shores should surprise no one. In a case of history repeating itself, the debate today closely echoes efforts during the 1800s to counter perceived threats to America’s future.
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Just as many people think that O. J. Simpson got away with murder in 1995, there was a similar case just over a hundred years prior to that bloody event where Lizzie Borden of Fall River, Mass.
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