With Deepest sympathy

My thoughts and prayers go out to Larry Brigati and his family at this time, loosing a loved one is never easy especially when taken so suddenly and at such a young age. I am glad I had an opportunity to meet your wife she was a nice lady and will be deeply missed.

Blaber Search for Person of the Year

Blaber News and Commentary is in search for Blaber News Person of the year and is asking for your help. Blaber News person of the year must be an active member of the community and posses significant contributions to Ulster County. The criteria contained herein have been established to provide visibility in points and ensure objective selection. The person of the year picked by Jeremy Blaber with the help of the public will receive a plaque, full page write up on Jeremyblaber.com and will be the first guest of 2007 on Blaber's widely popular show Late Night w/ Jeremy Blaber.


The Nominees:


Mayor James Sottile- Mayor Sottile has been a breath of fresh air for the City of Kingston and Ulster County, Mayor Sottile has dedicated his life to public service and dedicates his free time anyway he can to the community and making the City a better place to live for everyone. He has tackled crime with the cooperation of the KPD, worked hard to bring in development, successfully brought a new tenant in the industrial park that will bring in 500 new Kingston jobs, and worked hard to keep taxes in check. His love for the City and the people in our community is very reflective by his actions and behavior toward them.

Alderman Bob Senor- Alderman Senor is just a great public servant a veteran alderman of The Kingston Common Council, Alderman Senor has worked hard this last year to work make the City of Kingston a better pace. He was a leader in working with a special committee to try to better the City's recreation committee and has worked hard to work with everyone on a variety of issues in a bipartisan matter to better City government. Alderman Senor has also been instrumental in helping Kingston Public Access.

Alderman Bill Reynolds - Alderman Reynolds a 14 year alderman has shown his leadership is par none. In addition to being the Alderman of Kingston's 7th Ward he is also the Majority Leader of the City of Kingston. Reynolds has worked hard to address train horn noise that has become a safety concern in this city, he also has made proposals to provide free internet access through out this City making the internet accessible to everyone even people on a fixed income who might not be able to afford high speed internet access. Reynolds has also worked in a bipartisan manner with the Alderman in Ward 8 to develop a joint neighborhood watch were constituents can come and address there concerns directly to their Alderman.

Ulster Supervisor Nicky Woerner- Supervisor Woerner is the youngest Supervisor in the history of NYS and one of the best in just 9 months in office he has been able to settle a contract with the labor unions, hire new police to protect the residents, develop a legal police commission and lower the towns taxes and reviewing some of the tax burden on Town residents. Woerner also volunteers his time at various different community activities.

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill- Assemblyman Cahill has done such a fantastic job as our assemblyman and worked hard to bring in money and resources for our county. Although he works in Albany and has a hectic schedule he still never forgets were he came from and participates in local events and neighborhood watch program were he can address the concerns of his constituents. Assemblyman Cahill was able to secure a grant for Kingston Public Access TV that was in desperate need of funding.

Who should be Blaber News Person of the Year? Mayor James Sottile Alderman Bill Reynolds Alderman Bob Senor Supervisor Nicky Woerner Assemblyman Cahill Write your own nominee in our coments area Free polls from Pollhost.com

Late Night w/ Jeremy Blaber welcomes Majority Leader Jeanette Prozanzano

Jeremy Blaber is pleased to welcome Jeanette Provenzano this week on his widely popular show " Late Night w/ Jeremy Blaber". Jeanette Provanzano is an 8 term legislator and is currently the Majority Leader for the Ulster County Legislator. In addition to being the Majority leader Mrs. Provenzano also serves on the Human Development and Ways and Means committees. The show will air this Monday at 10pm on ch.23

Blaber News gives Official 2006 endorsements

With just a few weeks left before the 2006 election it is important that we all get to know who is running and who will do the best job to represent us, I urge everyone to get behind the candidates supported by Blaber News they all have the leadership and experience to be our representatives. Thank you.


Governor : Elliot Spitzer
Elliot has the passion and leadership to be our next governor, during his tenure as AG he fought against crooked business practices and tackled corruption on Wall Street. Elliot has made it his business to stick up for the little guy and will make an excellent governor.
www.spitzer2006.com


U.S. Senate : Hillary Clinton
Hillary has done wonders for NY in her first term as US Senator and especially in Ulster County, please join with me in supporting Senator Clinton for a second term.
www.hillaryclinton.com


Attorney General : Andrew Cuomo

Andrew's outstanding record of accomplishments as HUD Secretary and at the state and local levels position him to be the most effective Attorney General who will clean up New York's failing Medicaid system, fight corporate polluters, to level the playing field and make government work for all New Yorkers.
www.andrewcuomo.com

Congress: Maurice Hinchey
What can we say about Maurice Hinchey, Hinchey has done such a great job as our congressman and will continue to do so I urge everyone to go out and vote for Maurice and give him another two year term to the US Congress.

NYS comptroller - Allen Hevesi
Allen Hevesi Respected among his peers, quietly supported by unions, business leaders, politicians, and, yes, many newspapers (including the NY Times), Alan has and will continue to work alongside the political and business leadership, and with the workers and their supporters, to move New York forward into the future.

NYS Senate: Christopher McBride
Chris is an experienced attorney with a dedicated history to public service, I know Chris will bring much needed reform to NYS government under the leadership of Elliot Spitzer.

NYS Senate : Susan Zimet
Susan Zimet has tackled the difficult issues that impact the region and the nation as a whole. She fought for the protection of the environment, Choice, fiscal responsibility, creative economic development, common sense public safety priorities, support for veterans and their families, civil rights and equity for all.

NYS Assembly: Kevin Cahill
Kevin has been a breath of fresh air for this area, as our state legislator he has fought for us in Albany on tough issues and brining us tougher results. I am proud to have someone like Kevin Cahill in my corner in Albany.

NYS Assembly: Marc Molinaro
As Mayor Mr. Molinaro has done a great job on a city level and as a Dutchess County legislator he has done a great job on a county level and there is not a doubt in my mind he will do that same great job on a state level.

Ulster County Sheriff : Paul Van Blarcum
Paul Van Blarcum has proven, on every level and in every aspect of his career, that he is a professional who can get the job done. Whether as a town councilman, United Nations public security officer, EMT, member of the board of education or in his 30 years of dedicated service to Ulster County as a member of the Sheriffs Department, his record speaks volumes. Paul promises to join our county legislature majority in bringing about fiscal responsibility in our Ulster County, and I believe he will. In the course of his three decades with the Sheriffs Department, he has worked in virtually every division, earning the respect of his co-workers and fellow officers. This time spent in the trenches uniquely qualifies Paul to step up to the plate and bring a new era of leadership, honesty and integrity to the role of Ulster County Sheriff. I urge you to support this outstanding candidate when you go to the polls this November.

Supreme Court Justice : Karen Peters
Karen continues her efforts to ensure that all individuals have equal access to justice and fights ibipartisanisan manner for equal rights. Her leadership speaks wonders and the people agree as she has been endorsed by paritiesrtys. I look forward to seeing Karen be re-elected to another 11 year term as our supreme court justice.

Jaundiced Alderman refuses to apologize to exonerated Mayor

Alderman Richard Cahill refused to apologize to Mayor Jim Sottile after calling for his resignation alleging Sottile was guilty of Official Misconduct even though District Attorney Don Williams has stated that the Mayor's alleged actions of giving his son extra time do NOT warrant any criminal wrong doing.

Alderman Cahill your comments are outrages and over the top extreme, even the union members who have alleged Sottile broke union rules do not feel he should resign, you owe Mayor Sottile a public apology.

Final Thought : An Open Letter To Alderman Cahill

Dear Mr. Cahill.

Maybe Mr. Alderman it is you who should resign? I am not calling for your resignation but am simply asking that you think about the possibility of stepping down. You clearly have a vendetta against the Mayor and the Democrats that is making it hard to serve the people you were elected by. You have stated that your number 1 goal is the defeat of Jim Sottile more important then serving your constituents. What kind of message is that? Don't respond to this yet take a week or so and think it over, get your priorities in order... Do you want to be mayor? Do you want to slay the dems every week on TV and in the paper ? Or do you want to serve the residents of your ward that put their trust in you. Please do not try to further your political career by short handing the Ward 6 residents that elected you. You can't have it both ways either you are dedicated to your Ward or you are not. An Alderman is defined in Webster's dictionary as a member of a city legislative body governing a specific district, not Rich Cahill's stepping stone to mayor. Please take these thoughts into consideration. Thank you.

Your friend,

Jeremy Blaber

Mayor exonerated, D.A. Williams says no crime was committed

The Ulster County District Attorney's Office will not launch a criminal investigation against Kingston Mayor James Sottile over the mayor giving extra work to a summer crew that included his son. District Attorney Don Williams said yesterday Mayor Jim Sottile committed NO crime and that Alderman Lenny Walker's allegations were NOT creditable and did not warrant a criminal probe. You think? I could of told you that. I thank Don Williams for looking at the matter and making the right decision. Alderman Walker is simply on a witch hunt and it back fired on him now all the people in the City of Kingston know with out a shadow of a doubt Mayor Sottile broke no law. Thanks Lenny!!!!!!!

Mayor strikes back over mendacious charges by union boss and alderman

Mayor James Sottile struck back at accusations of favoritism and breaking contract rules by granting extra work to his son, a city employee.

Bart Robbins president of the Civil Service Employees Association and Alderman Lenny Walker have led a personal attack on Sottile through his son claiming that Jamie was granted 160 hours of extra work this summer that should of went to union employees, Sottile corrected Robins saying Jamie Sottile worked 250 hours but was only paid for 160 because he donated the other 90 hours to the city. While Sottile acknowledges seasonal workers were not allowed overtime he said his son was just given extra hours to work on the docks and lighthouse in which regular city workers do not generally do.

Alderman Walker has called for Sottile's resignation saying Sottile clearly violated a contract for the benefit of his son, and he called the mayor's actions "unethical." "He breached the contract, and that is totally wrong," Walker said. "It all comes down to the contract, and he violated it (to favor) his son. You cannot do what you want to do and have disregard for the city workers and city taxpayers."

THE FACTS:

- Jamie Sottile was hired in 1998 by Late Mayor T.R. Gallo

- Mayor Sottile has a record of being fair to all employees and would never give special treatment to anyone

- Jamie Sottile worked 250 hours in EXTRA TIME not overtime performing tasks that are generally NOT given to city union employees for over time

- Jamie Sottile was only paid for 160 extra hours of work, he donated 90 hours to the City of Kingston, the city saved 900 dollars as a result of his generosity

- Lenny Walker has announced on several occasions he is running for mayor and has been a frequent critic of the chief executive that he will most likely primary next year, in light of this on issues involving the mayor his words hold NO water and should be dismissed.

-Bart Robins is simply looking for a handout for work he has not done and is trying to exploit the situation to burglarize the tax-payers if anyone should resign he should as union president as he is making the workers he represent look bad

My take, I have thought long and hard over this and find Sottile to be the victim of a personal and political attack by both Walker and Robins, I am a strong supporter of CSEA and if there was any shady business going on I would be the first one to point it out, that is simply not the case here. Jamie who everyone describes as a hard worker, (from working with him, I know.) worked extra time that would not of been granted as over time to union workers, he donated 90 hours of that extra time saving the city 900 dollars, Walker and Robins both have agendas and are trying to attack Sottile through his son and it is wrong and sickening.

I am nothing if I am not fair and maybe I am wrong on this I will let you the public decide in my online poll look at the facts and decide for yourself :

Do you think Mayor Sottile showed favoritism or violated union rules in granting his son extra time?

Do you think Mayor Sottile showed favortism or violated union rules by granting his son extrra time? Yes No Free polls from Pollhost.com

Aspiring Late Night Political host meets King of Late Night Politics

Jeremy Blaber host of Late Night w/ Jeremy Blaber and Bill Maher host of Real Time w/ Bill Maher briefly crossed paths Friday night at the Palace theater in Albany. Blaber who was there to see Maher perform caught up with him after the show. He was very personable said Blaber. When asked what show was better Blaber conceded, although I have the number 1 show on Kingston Public Access I am not on the Maher level yet.... " He is a genius."

More bad news for Pirro: Federal Investigation over secret recording of her husband

Jeanne Pirro the republican candidate for Attorney General announced Wednesday that she was under FEDERAL INVESTIGATION over hiring NYC Police commissioner Bernard Kerik ( who pled guilty to two ethics violations which were unclassified misdemeanors in early 06) and his private firm to investigate her husband by secretly recording him to see if he was having an affair. " This is unreal said Blaber I am beyond speechless, she is running for Attorney General?? Maybe she should run for State Dog Catcher she might have a better chance. Pirro is challenging Democratic nominee and former HUD secretary Andrew Cuomo for Attorney General.

"I was a very angry woman, and I said a lot of things," Pirro said. "What matters is what I did and didn't do, and I didn't do anything here other than vent."

Pirro, who faces former federal Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo in the attorney general's race, said she learned about the investigation when she was approached by a pair of
FBI agents outside her home. She repeatedly said this was a personal matter involving her husband and charged she was the target of "an unethical, overzealous prosecutor with a partisan agenda."

U.S. Attorney Michael J. Garcia confirmed in a statement his office was investigating but declined to offer details. But, Garcia said, "we do not take politics into account in deciding either the subject matter or timing of our investigations."

A telephone call to Albert Pirro's White Plains office was not immediately returned Wednesday.

A Cuomo spokeswoman, Wendy Katz, declined comment.

Jeanine Pirro flip flops on choice... What else has she flip flopped on?

NARAL PRO-CHOICE New York proudly endorsed Andrew Cuomo for attorney General today, NARAL passed on endorsing Jeanine Pirro after she betrayed NARAL's endorsement last year by putting her party above her own personal beliefs on choice. What else will she flip-flop on? She simply can't be trusted, I have lost all respect for her said Blaber who pointed out how Andrew Cuomo like him or hate him you know were he stands he is a straight shooter and that is what I want to see in the job of attorney general. " I would not want to be in a fox hole with Pirro he added.

Pirro's Flip Flop timeline:


August 29, 2001 Jeanine Pirro returns a 100% pro-choice signed questionnaire to NARAL Pro- Choice New York including opposition to abortion bans that fail to protect a woman's health.

September 21, 2001 NARAL Pro-Choice New York endorses Pirro's re-election as Westchester District Attorney.

Fall 2001- NARAL Pro-Choice New York conducts Get Out the Vote efforts for Pirro.

January 22, 2002 Pirro serves as keynote speaker at NARAL Pro-Choice New York luncheon, Gaining Pro-Choice Power in the Republican Party

May 2005 Pirro announces she will run for a statewide office but refuses to indicate whether it will be Attorney General or U.S. Senate.

August 8th 2005 Press reports that Pirro is set to announce that she will seek the office of United States Senate.

August 9th, 2005 Mike Long, Conservative Party Chairman is quoted in the New York Times saying, ''Partial-birth abortion and gay marriage are deal breakers for us, and without us, I don't think she can win for the Senate. No Republican has won statewide without our endorsement since 1974.''

August 9th, 2005 Pirro abandons the pro- choice movement by flipping on her former position announcing on CNN that she is now not in favor of protecting a woman's health.

August 10, 2005 Pirro states, It's the life exception that I was in favor of. New York Times

September 2006 Despite repeated contacts and request, Pirro does not provide NARAL Pro-Choice New York with an updated and completed questionnaire for her run for Attorney General.

Blaber News Person of the Week Alderman Clint Brown

This weeks person of the week is Alderman Clint Brown, Alderman Brown is just a great public servant who is dedicated to the people of the fourth ward. (which he represents on the council) Alderman Brown when not answering calls from constituents or walking the ward tackling some of the issues facing the residents of midtown, he can be found running several Neighborhood watch programs in his ward were residents can come together and express the issues of the ward with each other in hopes of improving the quality of life. '' He cares about the people it's that simple if the council was made up of 9 Clint Browns we would be in good shape said Blaber.

Alderman Brown is in his second term as Alderman of the fourth ward and is a member of the Laws and Rules Committee as well as the Community Development Committee and the general government/Public Safety Committee both of which he chairs.

Clinton looks to honor Ulster County womans right leader Sojourner Truth

Senator Hillary Clinton has introduced a bill to have a monument of Truth placed in the US Capital to honor the womans rights leader and inspirational speaker to African Americans having been freed from slavery. I think it is important that we honor Sojourner Truth for her bravery and compassion, I think this monument would be a nice tribute .

''It is past time that we honor a woman who, despite all the hardships she faced, was a tireless advocate for women's rights," said Clinton.



Sojourner Truth began her life as a slave and ended it as a celebrated anti-slavery activist. She was born into slavery in New York and was sold several times before escaping to freedom with an infant daughter in 1827. She worked as a housekeeper, lived in a religious commune, and eventually became a traveling speaker and preacher. Although she could neither read nor write, Truth was a captivating speaker: she reportedly stood nearly six feet tall and was a powerful evangelist who spoke out for women's rights and against slavery. Prompted by religious feelings, she changed her name to Sojourner Truth in 1843. Her memoir The Narrative of Sojourner Truth (as told to author Olive Gilbert) was published in 1850 and helped establish her in the public mind. The next year, at a women's rights convention in Akron, Ohio, she gave her famous speech, "Ain't I A Woman," a short but stirring challenge to the notion that men were superior to women. During the Civil War she worked to support black Union soldiers, and after the war she continued to travel and preach on spiritual topics and as an advocate for the rights of blacks and women.

Van Blarcum picks up endorsement from Ulster's top Dem

Paul Van Blarcum has received the endorsement for sheriff from Town of Ulster Supervisor Nick Woerner; last week Woerner endorsed Van Blarcum praising Van Blarcum's extensive experience with the Ulster Sheriff Department making him the most qualified to be the next sheriff of Ulster County. In a light moment Paul pointed out that he has been a police officer 6 more years then Nick has been alive.

Other endorsements:

NYS Attorney General Elliot Spitzer
Ulster County Democratic Party
Ulster County Conservative Party
Ulster County Independence Party
Ulster County Deputy Sheriff's Police Benevolent Association
US Congressman Maurice Hinchey- 22nd District
NYS Assembly Member Kevin Cahill
Town of Woodstock Police PBA
City of Kingston Democratic Committee
Town of Hurley Democratic Committee
Town of Marlborough Democratic Committee
Town of New Paltz Democratic Committee
Town of Olive Democratic CommitteeTown of Rochester Democratic Committee
Town of Saugerties Democratic Committee
Town of Wawarsing Democratic Committee
Town of Woodstock Democratic Committee
City of Kingston Mayor James Sottile
Town of Shandaken Police Benevolent Association
New York State Union of Police Associations(NYSUPA)
CWA Communication Workers of America 1105
(Parent Union of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Corrections Officers and Civilian Staff)
CSEA Ulster County Local 856 -Ulster County and Upper Hudson Valley Labor Council
County Majority Leader Jeanettee Provanvano
County Majority Whip Rob Parete
Leonard Distel - Ulster County Legislator
Mary Sheeley - Ulster County Legislator
Joseph Stoeckeler, Jr. - Ulster County Legislator
Donald Gregorius - Ulster County Legislator
Peter Kraft - Ulster County Legislator
Richard Parete - Ulster County Legislator
Gary Bischoff - Ulster County Legislator
Frank Dart - Ulster County Legislator
Hector Rodriguez - Ulster County Legislator
Lewis Kirschner - Ulster County Treasurer
City of Kingston Majority Leader Bill Reynolds
Alderman Lenny Walker
Alderman Clint Brown
Alderman Mike Madsen
Alderman Jennifer Ringwood
Alderman Anne Marie DiBella

Charlie landi and Amee Peterson approved to KPA board

Former Alderman Charlie Landi and Amee Peterson were unanimously approved to serve on the KPA commission last Tuesday both will represent the City of Kingston. '' This is great news, I think both of the new commissioners are extremely qualified and will do a fantastic job, I could not of asked for two better people." Both Landi and Petterson volunteered for the betterment of KPA and I really am looking forward to working with them both.

Supervisor Woerner's fundraiser a success, supporters gather at sold out ride

Town of Ulster Supervisor Nick Woerner greeted a sold out crowd for a fundraiser put on by the Friends of Nick Woerner. '' 300 tickets were sold, the boat sold out. It shows that Nick has strong support, the people feel he is a great supervisor and his actions thus far are proof that the people are right."

Some notable appearances tonight: Ulster County legislators Mike Berrardi, Brian Cahill, Jeanette Provanzano and Sue Zimet who is currently running for State Senate in the 42nd district, also in attendance former Mayor John Hietzman, 4th ward Alderman Clint Brown, former Alderman Charlie Landi and Ulster County sheriff candidate Paul Van Blarcum. Nick said the Friends of Nick Woerner raised approx. 5000 after expenses. Not Bad.

Attorney General Elliot Spitzer endorses Cuomo to be successor

Elliot Spitzer endorsed Andrew Cuomo to be his successor as NYS Attorney General, Spitzer praised Cuomo calling him EXTREMELY QUALIFIED to Partner Against Powerful Interests and Stand Up to Federal Government for All New Yorkers. Elliot Spitzer has been an excellent attorney general and for him to endorse Mr. Cuomo over his opponent means a lot said Blaber, his input will weigh in on all of New Yorkers.

New York State Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo today received the endorsement of Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Attorney General Spitzer praised Cuomo’s outstanding record of results taking on the big fights and announced that together they will be a team bringing reforms to New York.

“I spent 8 years of my career building that office- making it stand for the principals I believe in- building an office that dedicated to public service and values the public litigation,” said Eliot Spitzer. “Protecting that office is something I care deeply about. That is why I am standing here today to endorse Andrew for Attorney General. I understand from examining his record and his career that he has what it takes to be Attorney General -- the deep commitment to public service, the litigation of public issues that sometimes put you in unpopular positions. His dedication to law enforcement, to protecting the laws of the state, to representing the governor and the people of New York makes him extremely qualified to be Attorney General. Andrew understands what it takes and has a record that demonstrates the values that will lead him to be a great Attorney General.”

“I am proud to receive the endorsement of Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, far and away one of the best Attorneys General in this state and nation’s history. I look forward to working closely with Governor Spitzer and the Democratic ticket so that we can bring honor, integrity and principle back to government. Together we will level the playing field and balance the scales of justice. Together, we will take back New York.”

Paul Van Blarcum wins Independence and Conservative lines

Democrat Paul Van Blarcum defeated challenger Kevin Costello to win both the Independent and Conservative line for the U.C. Sheriff race. The Independents and the conservatives went out and spoke they made a clear choice for who they wanted, they choose Paul Van Blarcum.

Paul who was endorsed by both the conservative party, and independent party, faced Costello in a race full of negative campaigning by the opposing side said Ed Gaddy the Conservative party vice- Chairman this proves they want a clean campaign and a candidate that will stick to the issues not write nasty letters about the process.

There is still an election in November Blaber pointed out not wanting to take anything for granted, I am happy by todays results and I hope we have similar results in November. Now that the primary is over people will start looking at the candidate and there qualifications and what they stand for, Mr. Van Blarcum will defiantly stand out his 30 + years in the U.C. Sheriff dept makes him the more qualified candidate. He knows the department, his opponent does not. Mr. Van Blarcum also has experience as an elected official Blaber pointed out having served on both the Onteora school board and as a Shandakan Councilman. If you stack the qualifications side by side there is simply no comparison.

Spitzer, Clinton, and Cuomo stomp the competition

Democratic candidates Elliot Spitzer, Andrew Cuomo, and Hillary Clinton stomped the competition today beating there opponents by a large margin. "We really stuck together today, we (democrats) were able to stand strong and the numbers speak for itself and the numbers will speak in November.

With candidates like Cuomo, Clinton and Spitzer all with proven records of leadership reform can start. We live in a state that has so much potential and we are not living up to it, we used to be the Empire State now people look at us and say what happened?

I am proud of tonights results, I am proud we stuck together and choose the best and most qualified democrats to represent us against the republicans in November.

Molinaro breezes, beats out Manning

Tivoli Mayor Marc Molinaro easily defeated incumbent Assemblyman Patrick Manning to win the republican nomination for the NYS 103rd Assembly district. " This is a big win for Mr. Molinaro and for the people of the 103rd district", I talked to Marc tonight to wish him a congratulations and I had a very positive conversation with him and I hung up with a good feeling of what is to come, he is going to do well said Blaber.

Mr. Molinaro faces democratic challenger Virginia Martin in November, but it is just a formality in a district that has never elected a democrat in it's history. This is just a case were party does not matter it is about getting in the most qualified person and that is Marc Molinaro.

A time to remember and reflect; 5 years later

Dear Friend,

Five years ago today this county faced the worst terrorist attack in it's history, thousands of innocent men, woman, and children died for no good reason when two planes were hijacked and struck the World Trade Center buildings. I never will forget that day I was at school and very confused and saddened by what happened, How could somebody do this? Why would someone want to harm us?

That day was a reminder to us all about the evil in this world, we were attacked by a group of people who wanted to hurt us because of our freedom and they wanted to pull this great country apart but instead we were able to united together as one.

Through out the year we fight and bicker about such little things that really in the scheme of things do not matter, let us take today reflect on on what happened that tragic day and honor the men and woman who died, and our service men and woman who continue to die to protect us in Iraq.

Remember we are all Kingstonians, New Yorkers, and most of all we are all Americans.


Very truly yours,

Jeremy Blaber