Rob Astorino is working hard to revitalize his political career after defeats in runs for governor and re-election as county executive. In his campaign launch, Mr. Astorino makes claims of being inclusive, saving taxpayers money with his budgets and enormous successes.
Read MoreFor months, we all stayed home to keep Putnam County safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. Our efforts worked, we helped contain the spread of the virus. Now that the infection rate is low, it’s a good time to
Read MoreTo the Peekskill Common Council: I fully support the majority vote to approve the sale of city land on Central Avenue to a developer who will bring new apartments, construction jobs and more tax revenue to our city. Despite the
Read MoreRaymond L. Giantelli of Shrub Oak passed away on July 17. He was 88. Giantelli was born on May 9, 1932, in Mount Vernon to Guido and Antonietta (Jeanette) Giantelli. He served honorably for the United States Air Force. Raymond
Read MoreJohn Patrick Fay Jr. passed away on July 18 in Cortlandt Manor. He was 76. Fay was born on Feb. 16, 1944, in the Bronx to John and Helen Fay. He was a 1964 graduate of Christopher Columbus High School
Read MoreBy Morris Gut Gov. Mario Cuomo has issued a new COVID-19 directive: no alcoholic drinks may be served without a food order at restaurants, bars and tasting rooms throughout New York State. It is meant to cut down on crowds
Read MoreMost people I know are experiencing COVID-19 pandemic fatigue. We feel locked in, there is not enough variety in our lives and we don’t know when the pandemic will be over. And we miss going to the movies, theater, live
Read MoreBy Richard Levy When you buy a round-trip ticket for your vacation, every day you’re away the date you must return home is constantly lurking in back of your mind. It never goes away. But if you purchase a one-way
Read MoreJames R. Hughes, beloved son and brother, passed away on July 14 at the age of 61. Jimmie was born in the Bronx to James W. and Jo-Ann Hughes. He is survived by his father, James, and his wife, Eileen, siblings
Read MoreMahopac’s decision to retain the “Indian” as its mascot is wrongheaded. As a 1984 alumnus, I would ask that rather than reflexively defend the past, the school district follow a more enlightened path and reconsider its position. Rather than defending the decision to
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