By Martin Wilbur Michael McLaughlin of Valhalla, who spent nearly 38 years on the Mount Pleasant Planning Board, including 30 years as its chairman, died on Dec. 23 at 82 years old. At last Thursday’s Planning Board meeting, current Chair
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Schneider, a Chappaqua resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 21 surrounded by many members of her large family. She was 100 years old. MaryLiz was born in the Bronx to the late Dr. James and
Read MoreCouncilman Ed Lachterman has proven time and time again that he is the right person for the Town Board. Serving the Town of Yorktown as councilman for eight years, his work with seniors, veterans and children, should be celebrated. Additionally,
Read MoreIn previous columns I’ve focused on wine labels. For many consumers this is their introduction to a particular bottle of wine. Their one-minute speed-date, if you will, to judge the inner qualities and intrinsic appeal based solely on a first
Read MoreDuring the past 25 years I had a weekly radio show on WVOX radio (1460 AM). I recently learned that the station has discontinued programming effective Sept. 7. What a loss! The station is going out of business. This station, founded
Read MoreLouis H. Gullotta of Pleasantville, son of Robert and Anna (Fusaro) Gullotta, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, surrounded by his family. He was 89. Louis was a graduate of Pleasantville High School, Class of 1954. He served
Read MoreBy Scott Levine A fun, or just mildly interesting, piece of information that those of us who watch the skies can keep track of are the moon’s phases and see how they fall relative to our calendars each month. Our
Read MoreMary Ann Dowd Cappiello, 85, passed away in her sleep surrounded by her family on Apr. 24 after a brief illness. Mary Ann was born on Feb. 18, 1938, to John Michael Dowd and Mary Marsh Kilker Dowd. She grew
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This is a short summary of Saw Mill River Audubon’s 2022 Woodcock Walk. By Brian Kluepfel The arrival and the courtship dance of the American woodcock is an unmistakable sign of spring. I decided in March 2022 that it
Read MoreWe are parents, daycare providers, teachers and workers who – together – are raising the next generation of Westchester residents. Every day, we entrust our school district with our children’s safety. Of course, we expect them to take every necessary
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