Abraham Landzberg
Abraham (also called Abe or Al) Landzberg passed away peacefully of natural causes while in his sleep on July 1 in his Yorktown Heights home with his children by his side. He was 90. Landzberg was born in Brooklyn on
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Arudi Srihari
Dr. Arudi Srihari of Thornwood passed away peacefully on June 24. He was 74. Born in Bangalore, India, he was the son of Adinarayanaiah and Rukmini, who predeceased him. He was one of four children, including his late brother, Srinivas.
Read MoreChristy Rizzo
Always young at heart, Christy G. Rizzo passed away at the age of 95 on June 29. He was born in a small house in Astoria, Queens on Jan. 30, 1925, to Mary and James Rizzo. He spent his childhood
Read MoreLinda Bobst
On July 1, Linda Kirsten Bobst passed away peacefully after a long illness. She was 80. Bobst was born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio. She married her husband, Richard, in 1960, beginning their family and their journey through
Read MoreTime to Retire Schumer When He’s Up for Re-election in Two Years
The 2020 New York Democratic primary has come to an end and progressives are poised to score some nice victories. Now is the time to begin preparing for the 2022 primaries! Target number one for progressives must be Chuck Schumer.
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Mixed Bag on the Dining Scene Since Restaurants’ Reopening
By Morris Gut The opening of dining of restaurants in the area has seen mixed results. In my travels throughout Westchester over the last few weeks, I have noticed different degrees of compliance to COVID-19 safety guidelines by restaurants and
Read MoreWith Summer Canceled, How Are You Going to Reimagine Your Plans?
By Sophia Spiegel With the cancellation of summer camps, study programs and family vacations, students find themselves reimagining their summer plans within the parameters of social distancing and the new realities of COVID-19. Imagination is an ability that children develop
Read MoreWarren Taylor
Warren W. Taylor passed away on June 28. He was 88. Taylor was born in the Bronx on Oct. 31, 1931, the son of Ethel Jarvis and John Taylor. He married his love, Joan Ethel Sheppard, on May 3, 1952.
Read MoreCarmel Superintendent Insists Resignation Was Voluntary
By Gabriel Harrison Carmel Superintendent of Schools Andy Irvin stressed at the Board of Education’s final meeting of the school year last week how his recent decision to resign was entirely voluntary. The meeting came about a week after Irvin
Read MoreDo We Really Believe Our Community Exhibits Systemic Racism?
By Frank Del Campo So much is being reported in the mainstream media and on social media about systemic racism in our communities. It was demonstrated within our own Mahopac community on Flag Day, with a rally culminating at our
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