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Commentary: Nothing good about CH-Fortis deal

Commentary: Nothing good about CH-Fortis deal

By Maurice Hinchey I am very concerned about the proposed acquisition of Central Hudson by the Canadian holding company Fortis, Inc. In the interests of New Yorkers and the future of our great state — especially the mid-Hudson region — it should be rejected. In my thirty eight years as an elected public official —...

Commentary: Don’t take right to vote for granted

By Dr. Paul Padalino The year 2008 represented a landmark year for politics. Regardless of political affiliation, pundits were amazed to see nearly 10 million more voters pouring into the polls to cast their ballots than during the 2004 presidential election. The largest voter turnout in 40 years, 131 million Americans exercised their right to...