Ride the Catskills
From the inside of the large tent next to the Catskills Interpretive Center in Mount Tremper last Friday afternoon, it
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Common Core: Wave of refusal
Sixty-one percent. Forty-three percent. Fifty-three percent. Last week, numbers flew all over social media, reporting the percentage of public school
Public education under attack, say parents at forum
A proliferation of standardized tests, a succession of carrot-and-stick reform proposals coming down from higher levels of government, the promotion
Saugerties parents want new policy for opting out of tests
As state testing for grades 3-8 is set to begin next month, parents returned to the Board of Education during
Political endorsements: Gibson, Tkaczyk, Riccardi
Congress- Chris Gibson Congressman Chris Gibson has been a strong advocate for our region’s interests and should be re-elected. He
Tkaczyk: Income-tax-supported education more equitable
The burden of paying for education has shifted increasingly from state to local property taxpayers, creating funding problems for the
Poll: Should medical marijuana be legalized in New York State?
Earlier this month, Gov. Cuomo announced a plan to allow limited use of medical marijuana for those with serious illnesses.
Casino prop’s slanted wording angers opponents
Promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and lowering property taxes. Who could be against that? That seems to be
What’s in New York State’s gun law
Chris Ruger is used to answering questions about guns. An expert gunsmith and proprietor of what he calls Ulster County’s
Guns and fracking dominate Saugerties town hall meeting
On Thursday, Jan. 17, Assemblyman Pete Lopez held a Town Hall meeting at the Saugerties senior citizens center. “My goal