Cold Spring, NY

Kelly Hears Corporations' Voices More Than Voters'      Dear Editor: Once again, Sue Kelly has shown a disconnect between what she says when she's home in the 19th CD, and what she does when she's back in Washington. This time, amazingly, she voted to reject a motion to prohibit interstate gambling by minors on the internet. Rep. Conyer's (D-MI) proposa More ... County Historian Concerned About Work Done Without Plan      To the Editor: Regarding the article of July 19th under Margaret Sternberg's by-line, "County Historian Upbraids Land Acquisition Committee," my brief comments on that occasion were both factual and respectful. My intent was to encourage the County Legislature to consider a planning resolution form More ... Just the Facts, Please      Letter to the Editor: Putnam County Executive, Robert Bondi, recently asked Putnam County Libraries, and other nonprofit agencies, to justify the need and worth of their services; and to determine if taxpayers are willing to pay to support these organizations. Local libraries contribute to the qual More ... Powell Should Resign Position      Editor, I was concerned when Putnam Valley Supervisor Sam Davis and his two Democratic Council people took office. My concerns were well founded as Mr. Davis, a Democrat, systematically removed from their positions most if not all Republican volunteers on the various committees in Town whose terms More ... Village Board has Solution in Hand      Dear Editor: State Assemblyperson Sandra Galef has responded to the needs of our Cold Spring Village Home Rule with her sponsorship of legislation, which has been passed, requiring training for municipal boards in the areas of zoning and planning. More ... Privacy and Safety      Editor, I could easily post a blog on the issues of personal privacy and public safety, but I'd like to target our Putnam County neighbors. There isn't a day that goes by that computer hackers are finding ways into our everyday life. Security advisories have recently come out on Yahoo, Google, eBay More ... Deputies Were Just Doing Their Jobs      Editor, Regarding Ms. PortmanLaux' letter defaming one of Putnam County's deputies, I too wear two hats. I am a volunteer with a local ambulance corps and hold a regular job as well. While, as volunteers, we consider ourselves dedicated, most of realize there is a separation between the two. More ... Saunders Farm is Better Than Feed Lots      Dear Editor, I feel compelled to write about the recent press Saunder's Farm. The history of this 100 year farm is rich and complex, but when I think of Saunder's Farm, I think of music. Every year for the past 36 years, the Saunder family has sponsored one of the best party's of the year... an ann More ... WPEDC is Doing Great Work      To the editor, On Wednesday July 26th I had the pleasure to attend a meeting of the Western Putnam Economic Development Council at the Meeting House. This particular meeting was for realtors and business landlords. I attended as the latter. Inured to jargon, I was pleasantly surprised at Marshall M More ... Concern about the Quarry Pond Development      To the editor, Having attended the July 20th Planning Board (PB) meeting, I would like to raise some concerns about the proposed Quarry Pond Development. Horton Road residents stated concern that their "country home" environment would be diminished. The impact on the quality of life reaches beyond More ... PV Board Deletes Resolution on Decorum at Public Meetings      Dear Editor: In reaction to the behaviors exhibited by some on our Town Board as well as by some residents at public meetings, I, and several other Putnam Valley residents requested that the Board reflect on this and pass a resolution which would guarantee a safer environment in which residents mig More ...

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