On Saturday, November 6, the Girl Scouts and numerous community volunteers came together and packed the dry goods for the first November distribution and the Thanksgiving distribution. In all, they packed close to 200 boxes. Provided photo. When a community pulls together What a year it has been for the Monroe Food Pantry. Families needing support nearly tripled in number once the effects of... Letters to the Editor 23 Nov 2021 | 10:06
By getting the COVID vaccine, you are ‘helping your fellow citizens stay safe’ On Friday I returned home from completing my civic responsibility by receiving my COVID booster shot and was outraged by... Letters to the Editor 22 Nov 2021 | 12:01
The letter writer said that on a recent weekend, one of the last remaining benches at Cascade Lake Park was intentionally destroyed by a full-size vehicle that left clear tire treads, proving the source of the bench’s demise. Photo provided by Deborah Young. Rise up. Demand. Protect. During the run up to the recent local elections, much was said regarding the Town of Warwick’s commitment to preserving open... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2021 | 12:49
‘Erasers are on pencils for a reason’ Over the past few months, construction of dwellings has continued on Nininger Road. It has compelled me to comment on this... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2021 | 01:46
Dana Distributors’ 2021 Holiday Letter It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With family gatherings, gift swaps and midnight toasts quickly approaching this... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2021 | 01:40
‘Any answers?’ Now that the sidewalk on one side is done, is there anyone in Monroe who can explain why businesses and traffic has been,... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2021 | 01:37
Considering a run for a local election? Do your values accord with social & environmental justice, nonviolence and grassroots democracy? These are the core values... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2021 | 01:29
‘It is not about race’ Our recent national elections are behind us, but sadly our divisiveness is not. Every week in letters to the editor and... Letters to the Editor 09 Nov 2021 | 10:42
Monroe-Woodbury High School Prinicipal John Kaste to retire The following is a letter posted by M-W Superintendent of Schools Elsie Rodriguez on the district’s web site: Dear Monroe-Woodbury... Local News 03 Nov 2021 | 11:40
Photo illustration by Arthur Franklin on Unsplash. ‘If we don’t patronize our local restaurants, they don’t eat either’ As we come out from under COVID-19. it is important to patronize your neighborhood restaurants during Hudson Valley Restaurant... Letters to the Editor 01 Nov 2021 | 07:53
Looking forward to the day when such events are unnecessary On behalf of the steering committee of the Monroe CROP Hunger Walk, I would like to thank the following businesses and organizations... Letters to the Editor 01 Nov 2021 | 12:01
You are asked to vote ‘yes’ on the Monroe Free Library budget referendum Dear members of the Monroe community: I am writing to ask for your “yes” vote on the upcoming Monroe Free Library budget referendum.... Letters to the Editor 25 Oct 2021 | 07:42
Camp LaGuardia. File photo courtesy of Robert Yasinsac and his website, Hudson Valley Ruins. Curtis Sliwa’s plan for Camp LaGuardia ‘is nothing more than cooked-up nonsense’ Reading through the New York Post’s recent article about NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa’s call to reopen Camp LaGuardia,... Letters to the Editor 25 Oct 2021 | 05:26
Archdiocese of New York will host a suicide prevention webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 3 Archdiocese to host suicide prevention webinar Nov. 3 Lately, there has been a disturbing rise in the number of teen suicides. To help address this national epidemic, the Archdiocese... Letters to the Editor 26 Oct 2021 | 09:55
Why this November’s election is important to this voter This November’s election is an important one for me on a few levels. It will be my first time casting my vote as I am now... Letters to the Editor 25 Oct 2021 | 03:18
