Hugh Reynolds: Video drama
The tape indicated that Gary Short, who may have thought he had pulled over Tonya Harding, should be nominated for sainthood, if not promoted to sergeant.
Voices
Erica’s Cancer Journey: Brain bling
My husband estimates that my innate worth has grown 47 cents due to the three new tiny gold seeds in my head (probably as close as I’ll ever get to wearing a tinfoil hat). This metal trio is smaller than rice and glued onto my skull to help point the radiation beam to the correct spot in my brain. My husband was delighted that the doctor jokingly said he could bring his own drill along.
The Devil and Donald Trump Part II
He appeared in the Oval Office, seemingly out of nowhere, late one night while the president was pondering handling a heavy matter of state with a tweet. Was he someone who had been hiding out in the little private anteroom behind the bookcase?
New York’s Constitutional Convention offers chance for sweeping reform
If the risks of a constitutional convention are high, so is the prize: real reform of Albany’s notoriously corrupt system.
Saugerties Times election letters (10/27-11/2)
Candidates, their supporters and detractors, weigh in on the local races.
Stewart Airport passenger count continues its rebound to the highest level in a decade
The main reason for the Stewart turnaround is the arrival at the regional airport of Norwegian Air, the rapidly growing European budget carrier.
The Eagle’s View: Saugerties county legislature candidates
Saugerties’ political columnist weighs in an uncontested race, knowing where your district is, odd ballot positions and an electric car charging station.
Kingston Times Letters: Vote for Drew, in defense of Jennifer Schwartz Berky
Kingston Times Letters: Vote for Drew, in defense of Jennifer Schwartz Berky
Hugh Reynolds: Shadow boxing
To me, unopposed races represent a failure of our two-party system. At best, it rewards a stellar official with a free ride after long service. At worst, it’s a result of backdoor conniving between political leaders to deprive people of a choice.
Perils of the Pleiades
Seven+ sinister sisters watch over our Halloween rituals. Halloween’s date actually revolved around the Pleiades.