As a community we need to stand together on this in order to be heard. Please take the time to help out and have a voice. Our community is important to us all. We really need to take a good look at this project and the many things that really don’t make sense. One of the main ones being this should not be around our residential areas. 

As Vice President, Kamala Harris has been an integral part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to conservation. In 2023, the Administration enacted the most significant protection of the Boundary Waters in 40 years!  As current Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz recognizes that the Boundary Waters is a very special place and the crown jewel of the upper Midwest, and he can back that up with many of his very own trips to Canoe Country. Under Governor Walz’s administration relevant agencies have followed the processes and laws, advancing state-level protections for the Wilderness. Trump claims he will win Minnesota and thinks campaigning on this issue (opening the Boundary Waters region to copper mining) will help him, but he’s wrong. Minnesotans and Boundary Waters defenders all around the country understand what is at stake for Canoe Country and America’s wild places in 2024 and we are committing to work to elect Boundary Waters Champions at every level of government. Former President Donald Trump has, and would again, reject science, the law, and overwhelming public support to open the Boundary Waters headwaters to toxic mining to benefit a giant Chilean mining company owned by the richest family in Chile.  The alarming right-wing policy blueprint for a second Trump term - called “Project 2025”- specifically lists overturning the mining ban near the Boundary Waters.  The fate of America's most visited wilderness area is in our hands. The decisions we make in this election will determine whether we protect or endanger the Boundary Waters. We must work to elect Boundary Waters Champions at all levels of government. www.BoundaryWatersAction.org

Jordan Chiles is an exceptional athlete and part of the gold medal-winning American women's gymnastics team. In the individual competition, she earned the bronze medal, a recognition of her remarkable display of athleticism and excellence. However, the International Olympic Committee has now revoked her medal—a move that has, in the past, been reserved largely for athletes found guilty of cheating or using performance-enhancing drugs. This is not the case for Chiles—whose only fault was the bureaucratic confusion and failures of the various judicial bodies governing her sport. After Chiles' competition, her coach appealed the score—and the judges, upon reconsideration, adjusted her score, awarding her bronze. However, because a later claim contended that Chiles' coach was four seconds late in lodging the appeal, a panel then stripped her of this medal. This is absurd and outrageous—and an insult to all the athletes who have been cast into limbo. Once the appeal was accepted, it should not have been revoked. There are questions of conflict of interest around the judge who ruled against Chiles. And, overall, this is against the spirit of the Olympics. The Romanian team—which was awarded the bronze after it was taken from Chiles—suggested three athletes should each receive a medal, a solution which has precedent. This isn't about taking an honor away from any other athlete. Whether two or three athletes are awarded bronze, or just Chiles—as the judges had ruled—Jordan Chiles earned that bronze. And the Olympic Committee must make this right.

Musk has made it abundantly clear that he is willing to go to any length to chip away faith in our election system in order to tip the scales politically and elect Trump. He repeatedly claims that foreigners are being flown in to commit voter fraud—a well-debunked lie. He called on the elimination of electronic voting for dubious reasons. He publicly avows his support of right-wing conspiracy theorists and influencers who have made clear their distrust in our political system and democracy. Enough is enough.  Our government should not award any future funding to the same conspiracist who is actively undermining its own integrity.  Let's be clear: It's not just us who recognize how problematic it is that billions of our tax dollars are being given to Elon Musk. In fact, some members of Congress have publicly shared these concerns. Add your name now to tell the DOD no new contracts to Musk Photo Credits: Getty Images

I urge you to take this seriously, and truly exercise your right as a United States citizen, and help us restore power to the people, and truly make serving your country an honor and privilege instead of having people serve who are only there to serve themselves.

There needs to be increased security in order for residents to remain living on this property.

Currently, the limited number of pickleball courts in our area has made it increasingly difficult for residents to find available playing time. This shortage is not only frustrating for current players but also limits the opportunity for new players to engage with the sport. Expanding the availability of courts would provide numerous benefits, including: 1. **Promoting Active Lifestyles:** Pickleball is a fun and accessible way for residents to stay active. More courts would encourage greater participation in physical activity, which is essential for the overall health and well-being of our community. 2. **Fostering Community Engagement:** Pickleball is a social sport that brings people together. By providing more courts, we can create a vibrant hub for community interaction, fostering friendships and connections among residents of all ages. 3. **Supporting Local Events and Tournaments:** With more courts, our community could host local pickleball tournaments and events, drawing visitors to our area and boosting local businesses. 4. **Catering to a Growing Demand:** The current courts are often overcrowded, leading to long wait times and limited access. The demand for pickleball courts is only expected to increase, and it is essential that our community meets this growing need. We kindly request that Montgomery County Council consider our petition and take the necessary steps to allocate space and funding for the construction of additional permanent dedicated pickleball courts in our area. We believe that this investment will greatly enhance the quality of life for all residents and contribute to the overall vitality of our community. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your favorable consideration and are eager to support any efforts to make this initiative a reality.

Our community has the right to know how new projects will impact us and the right to live in a clean and peaceful environment. 

It is important for the Class of 2025 to have a memorable and enjoyable final experience at their home stadium. To make this happen, we need your support in advocating for our graduation to be held at the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium instead of the convention center. Please help us make our seniors' wishes come true by signing this petition. Thank you for your support!

Please join me in getting the town of Union and the village of Endicott’s attention on these pressing issues. We can’t keep living this way!!

Schools should allow phones because they can be used as powerful tools for learning, giving students quick access to online resources and information. Phones help students stay organized with apps for calendars, reminders, and notes, which can improve their academic performance. In emergencies, having a phone allows students to contact parents or guardians immediately, ensuring their safety. Phones also prepare students for the future by teaching them how to use technology responsibly. With clear rules, phones can be a valuable asset in the classroom rather than just a distraction. Just because growing up y’all didn’t have no technology to help y’all doesn’t mean we have to endure it, too. It’s 2024 , it’s a new day and age. You might not like it but it’s time for change. Technology is a big part of our everyday lives!

This would be a very effective change of course for this property.   * Funding: Sen Chuck Schumer was instrumental in securing over $3.4+million dollars for this facility's upgrade. A small part of this very public funding could be used/offset as thanks for this funding/generosity and the continued confidence in Central Hudson's use/management of what are very public waterways.  *Community Investments: Central Hudson, along with its parent company Fortis, have made very public their intentions for continued community investment projects. This could be one such project that is already within their ownership! They own the land, a large portion of it is already used for recreation purposes (for CH employees only currently), and as state above - very generous public funding has been made available - earmarked for this location. Local town/County partnerships could easily ensure this type of property's upkeep and maintenance - if not existing maintenance that is already in place.  *Safety: Over the years there have been some really close calls with some people fishing - walking along, parking along the highway there. Kids are fishing there all the time and love it! Its time to consider allowing for more accessible means of enjoying this waterway and addressing a known safety issue too!  * Not just for residents, but Central Hudson customers!:  These aren't strangers. The people who live in this are (currently over 180,000 Ulster County residents) are Central Hudson customers.