Letters

Those of us who are caretakers invest so much of ourselves into our children. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to provide healthcare, clothing, nutritious food, education, dance lessons, sports equipment and all of the other manifestations of our

As I have watched this year’s election season unfold, I have kept a close eye out for a candidate who I believe will advocate for our children and my fellow parents. Having met and spoken to Matt Slater on several occasions

Matt Slater is our Republican candidate for New York State Assembly and brings hope for a better future. I have known and worked with Matt Slater since he had just finished college and was working in the state Senate office

Over the past year, I have come to know Kathleen Valletta well and I have been impressed by her knowledge as a lawyer and her deep dedication to her clients’ well-being.   As Putnam’s candidate for the 94th Assembly District,

Mike Lawler said in an Oct. 6 Journal News article, “I’m personally pro-life. My wife and I experienced a miscarriage in 2020.Thankfully, we were blessed with a healthy baby girl this year!” I’m glad for them. How nice that Mike

I believe that women in New York’s 17th Congressional District are in danger. Fifty years ago, I worked tirelessly for women’s reproductive rights and cannot believe that I am needing to do the same thing again on behalf of the women

Matt Slater is a natural for the state Assembly. We are going to vote for him on Tuesday, Nov. 8. I say that as a longtime friend who understands his great enthusiasm and energy. He is a tireless worker and

The Highlands Current recently published an article announcing the members of incoming Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne’s transition team, who are, unsurprisingly, all White men. No Democrat is running against Byrne so he is virtually guaranteed the position. While we all know Byrne,

We need Gina Arena in the New York State Senate! I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Gina for 25 years. She has what most politicians today in Albany don’t have – common sense and morals. She

I have known Simon Carey and his wife for almost 20 years. I have seen his children grow up in the Lake Carmel Park District and was especially pleased last summer to see that his oldest daughter had become one