More deadly than coronavirus (AP) So, getting more worried by the day about the coronavirus epidemic center in China? As of Feb. 11, officials were reporting... Letters to the Editor 19 Feb 2020 | 07:09
The diet of Lent To the Editor: February 26th marks the beginning of Lent, the period leading up to Easter, when devout Christians abstain... Letters to the Editor 19 Feb 2020 | 07:04
IRS or Social Security calling? Hang up the phone (AP) In these times of extreme political divides, there are still people willing to reach across the aisle to work together... Letters to the Editor 19 Feb 2020 | 11:25
How to avoid future development controversies To the Editor: My proposal to avoid the kind of development controversies that are happening in Chester and elsewhere in the... Opinion 12 Feb 2020 | 06:40
The old junior/senior high school on Maple Avenue Vote no on Feb. 25: The school must develop a better plan than this one To the Editor: The current proposal to demolish the Maple Avenue School in order to build an athletic field on the Maple Avenue... Opinion 12 Feb 2020 | 06:35
Get your family outside in cooler weather. It’s good for you. Parents and guardians may be tempted to dial back outdoor activities when cold temperatures arrive, but getting outside is... Letters to the Editor 12 Feb 2020 | 10:50
The old junior/senior high school on Maple Avenue This architecturally and historically significant building has a right to live To the Editor: Having recently attended a meeting at the Chester Historical Society, I became aware that one of Chester's... Letters to the Editor 03 Feb 2020 | 02:38
What happens on Sunday won't happen again for a thousand years To the Editor: I wish to call your attention to an interesting situation with the calendar coming up that occurs every thousand... Letters to the Editor 29 Jan 2020 | 02:54
'New York State has a long and storied legal tradition of local zoning' NYS Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I-New Windsor) submitted the following statement in response the letter he received... Letters to the Editor 22 Jan 2020 | 06:08
Environmental advocates praise NY Gov. Cuomo for permanent fracking ban in 2020 budget Governor Cuomo announced the introduction of a bill to permanently ban fracking as part of his New York State 2020 Budget,... Letters to the Editor 29 Jan 2020 | 10:01
Developer Livy Schwartz at the Greens at Chester ( Frances Ruth Harris) We invite Assemblyman Schmitt to hear our side of the Greens at Chester story Editor's note: The following letter to NYS Assemblyman Colin Schmitt is dated Jan. 8. It was written in response to Schmitt's... Letters to the Editor 15 Jan 2020 | 12:11
Many questions still unanswered about the proposed Broccoli Patch Distillery To the Editor: As a resident of Chester with detailed knowledge about distillation, I’m writing to you about the proposed... Letters to the Editor 15 Jan 2020 | 12:16
How you can show your appreciation to a law enforcement officer every day Editor's note: Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Sheriff... Letters to the Editor 15 Jan 2020 | 12:27
The fight against bias and hate (AP) A menorah in the window. It's a simple act — a public display of light, accompanied by joyous song. Saturday night, Dec.... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2020 | 06:17
Please visit us, Attorney General James Editor's note: New York State Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R-New Windsor) sent a letter to Attorney General Letitia James... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2020 | 06:10
