Mahopac’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
Read MoreNorth Castle Police Department July 10: An officer reported monitoring a black bear on Banksville Road at 10:08 a.m. The bear was later spotted at Byram Hills and the area was monitored throughout the tour without incident. July 11: Report
Read MoreI am always suspicious whenever I hear or read someone using the term “political correctness.” My suspicions were confirmed as I read Mr. Gallagher’s piece (“Harckham Shouldn’t Mix Politics with Sports, Education,” July 14-20). This piece morphed in and out of a
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 MoreHarry S. (Hal) Phillips passed away on July 2. He was 95. Phillips was born in New York City on Oct. 20, 1924, and lived in the Armonk, Chappaqua and Mount Kisco area for over 60 years. After being drafted
Read MoreEligible voters need to trust that their ballot will be available in time and without question whether they request it by mail or at a polling place. They need to trust that their vote will be counted accurately as they
Read MoreThe Yorktown Town Board is planning a public hearing for Tuesday, July 21 on a revised law on solar power systems. I support the installation of solar power. However, I find some provisions of the solar law to be disturbing.
Read MoreIt is both ironic and grotesque that Rob Astorino would attempt to run on his record for state Senate against Pete Harckham. In fact, his campaign is entirely based on the hope that voters will have forgotten the scope of
Read MoreMary Eileen Owens passed away from complications from COVID-19 on July 9. She was 91. Owens was born in Mobile, Ala. on Dec. 6, 1928, to Calvin and Helena Adams. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Owens, whom she
Read MoreKatherine E. Pagano, a lifelong Peekskill resident, died peacefully on July 1 due to complications from COVID-19. She was 65. She was born Sept. 2, 1954, to Joseph T. and Emma (Mackey) Pagano. She attended Peekskill schools and graduated from Peekskill High
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