As most attendees to the public hearings before the Yorktown Town and Planning boards over many years, I thought we were through with additional modifications and changes to the Underhill Farms site plan. However, developer-requested changes continue to rain down
Read MoreI was reading your newspaper and came across a guest column on page 11 in last week’s issue about the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce (“Yorktown Chamber of Commerce: A Story of Transformation and Growth”). I am glad that they decided
Read MoreI’m writing about glue traps. Rodent management can be necessary; however, inflicting intense and prolonged suffering is barbaric. Animals stuck on glue traps panic and struggle, causing them to become further ensnarled. Often, the glue tears off their skin, feathers or
Read MoreMahopac Settles for 2nd in Pac Tourney By Tony Pinciaro Every time FOX LANE takes the court, coach Kris Matts has a smile on his face, and it has nothing to do with the Foxes’ 5-1 record. “I am just
Read MoreRachele E. Khadjehturian, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner The year 2025 is just a few short weeks away! Have you made your New Year’s resolution(s) yet? Have you included how you’re going to implement those resolutions – taking into account that,
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Considering how content I am today as a family- and home-centered person, it’s almost difficult for me to remember my first holiday season in New York City. As a new college graduate, it would be the place
Read MoreErnest Bayer of Chappaqua, formerly of Fleetwood and the Bronx, died on Dec. 20. He was 95. Ernie was born on Oct. 28, 1929, to Martin and Veronica Bayer, both of whom immigrated from Germany after World War I. Ernie and
Read MoreBy Paul E. Jonke I was a little surprised to read Phyllis Brooks’ letter to the editor that criticized my “leadership style.” This letter is suspicious because this “person” owns no property in Putnam County, has never attended a legislative
Read MoreWhen we took over the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce three years ago, the organization faced immense challenges. Membership had dwindled to just 60 paying members, its reputation had faltered and it struggled to meet the evolving needs of local businesses.
Read MoreI am writing in response to a letter last week written by Nicholas Kuvach titled “A Pardon for January 6 Attackers Would Be an Outrage.” Nick, you got it all wrong. A pardon for most of the January 6 protesters
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