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A collection of articles about politics, government, and other things in and around Bethlehem, Delmar, and Albany, New York by or approved by Barbara Collura.

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Barbara Collura

Jun 17, 20253 min read

Let's stand up for common sense-right here in our own community

Published Spotlight News June 11, 2025 If you’ve noticed, our community’s not exactly shy about sharing its anger and frustration. Local...

Barbara Collura

May 23, 20254 min read

The Quiet Desperation of the Thoughtful

Over the past few months, I’ve found myself in conversation with women of all kinds—Democrats, Republicans, independents. Smart women....

Barbara Collura

Apr 30, 20253 min read

A Call for a Fairer, More Dynamic Letters to the Editor Process at the Albany Times Union

My recent experience submitting a letter to the Times Union has left me frustrated—and I doubt I'm alone. While I’ve had a few letters...

Barbara Collura

Apr 25, 20251 min read

Return collaboration, respect to our politics

Published April 14, 2025 Albany Times Union

Barbara Collura

Oct 30, 20247 min read

It Starts with Us: Moving Forward on November 6

It’s no secret we are a divided nation. While we have always had differing viewpoints, the current climate has intensified to the point...

Barbara Collura

Jun 17, 20241 min read

The need to maintain public spaces on Delaware Ave.

June 12, 2024 Spotlight News I am writing to address a concern that has been troubling many residents and business owners in our...

Barbara Collura

Apr 5, 20244 min read

Unveiling the Unexpected: Insights from a No Labels Delegate

In January of 2024, I found myself embracing a new role as a delegate for No Labels, drawn to their pragmatic approach and compelling...

Barbara Collura

Nov 20, 20232 min read

Learn about Kenwood Ave project and make your voice heard

Spotlight News, Letter to the Editor, November 7, 2023 I recently watched a town meeting where they discussed proposed changes to Kenwood...

Barbara Collura

Oct 18, 20232 min read

“If we don’t fix the political system nothing good will get done.”— Andrew Yang

April 29, 2022 Spotlight News The two-party system is not working for the American people. The duopoly is dividing us as a nation,...

Barbara Collura

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Allow Independent Candidates

September 2023 Spotlight News The recent decision by the State Supreme Court to allow independent candidate Kellin Rowlands to remain on...

Barbara Collura

Oct 18, 20231 min read

Letter to the Editor: Churchill's column misleads readers about "granny flats"

February 27, 2022 Times Union Albany, New York Chris Churchill accuses opponents of Governor Hochul’s proposal to eliminate single...

Barbara Collura

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Letter to the Editor: Complete streets are not "one-size-fits-all"

January 30,2023 Times Union Albany, NY Your editorial “Truly ‘complete’ streets” once again emphasizes the TU’s support for complete...

Barbara Collura

Feb 3, 20229 min read

Assessing the health of a non-profit board of directors

If you search the internet for examples of ineffective, inept, or malevolent non-profit board of directors, you are sure to come up with...

Barbara Collura

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Change candidate petitioning rule to address virus dangers

Published February 17, 2021, Albany Times Union New York could take a big step to safeguard the people's ability to choose from a diverse...

Barbara Collura

Oct 25, 20211 min read

Two bike lanes is too many for Delaware Avenue

Published July 29, 2021, Albany Times Union The article "'Road diet' election delayed," July 5, asserted that some residents and...

Barbara Collura

Mar 26, 20211 min read

Change candidate petitioning requirements to address coronavirus dangers

Times Union Feb. 20, 2021 New York could take a big step to safeguard the people's ability to choose from a diverse field of candidates...

Barbara Collura

Jan 28, 20211 min read

State better with more political parties

While Gov. Andrew Cuomo has included measures in his State of the State aimed at strengthening and expanding access to elections via...

Barbara Collura

Mar 27, 20204 min read

Not seeing me and Julio down by the schoolyard

The past few weeks have been a crazy time for all of us. Both my husband and I are now working from home. My son, who had been studying...

Barbara Collura

Mar 11, 20202 min read

Sam NY and ballot access

Bethlehem Spotlight, January 29, 2020 A recent Gallup poll found 42 percent of Americans identifying as political independents, and the...

Barbara Collura

Mar 11, 20202 min read

LETTER to the EDITOR: Can we stop a moving train?

Bethlehem Spotlight, March 6, 2019 While there were public meetings on the narrowing of Delaware Avenue, to some degree it always felt...

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BARBARA COLLURA

Let's stand up for common sense-right here in our own community

The Quiet Desperation of the Thoughtful

A Call for a Fairer, More Dynamic Letters to the Editor Process at the Albany Times Union

Return collaboration, respect to our politics

It Starts with Us: Moving Forward on November 6

The need to maintain public spaces on Delaware Ave.

Unveiling the Unexpected: Insights from a No Labels Delegate

Learn about Kenwood Ave project and make your voice heard

“If we don’t fix the political system nothing good will get done.”— Andrew Yang

Allow Independent Candidates

Letter to the Editor: Churchill's column misleads readers about "granny flats"

Letter to the Editor: Complete streets are not "one-size-fits-all"

Assessing the health of a non-profit board of directors

Change candidate petitioning rule to address virus dangers

Two bike lanes is too many for Delaware Avenue

Change candidate petitioning requirements to address coronavirus dangers

State better with more political parties

Not seeing me and Julio down by the schoolyard

Sam NY and ballot access

LETTER to the EDITOR: Can we stop a moving train?

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