Pets are notorious for bringing joy into one’s life. They are loving, great companions, and therapeutic. Often owners treat them like royalty. It is said that a pet owns the home, and they just let us live there. Just ask my two cats Kiki and Dudley.

Unfortunately, for many animals life is not so easy. They [...]

It is very distressing that legislator Kathleen LaBuda cannot stick to the issues and instead attempts to defame my reputation and integrity.

Normally I do not respond to critics of this column, but to not respond would mean I have something to hide.

For Mrs. LaBuda to state that my credibility is “incredibly suspicious” is reprehensible and appalling. [...]

Village of Monticello Mayor Gordon Jenkins continually demonstrates his lack of desire to be a statesman and unifier.

Calling trustee Scott Schoonmaker a “spineless bastard” because he voted to rehire Ray Nargizian as Village Manager is despicable.

For Jenkins to state “As long as I live, I will never work with Ray Nargizian,” combined with his continual threatening [...]

Campaign seasons are known as a time for political rhetoric, but once elected, differences must be put aside and officials must work together for the betterment of their constituents.

We really need not to look at Albany when it comes to elected officials behaving badly.

Case in point is the Sullivan County legislature and the often hostile relationship [...]

As we gather for our BBQ’s and firework displays to celebrate our independence, we must all take a moment to be thankful for the freedom our Constitution and Declaration of Independence has granted all of us.

Although the true meaning of the holiday revolves around our independence from Britain, it is the democracy that was born with [...]