By Bill Primavera When I lived in Brooklyn Heights, I never thought I’d want to leave the place covered with cement, where the subway constantly rumbled directly under my historic home. First-time visitors would always register great alarm when the
Read MoreBy Michael Gold Pat Selleck’s battalion, 450 men, was surrounded by more than 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers in the central Highlands of South Vietnam, mid-November 1965. This was Ia Drang, the first major battle of the Vietnam War. Selleck, a
Read MoreBy Geoffrey Thompson The recent passing of former White Plains Mayor Joe Delfino marks the end of an era. His recent death takes from all of us one of the most memorable individuals in Westchester County and, of course, most
Read MoreBy Morris Gut The glittering 33rd annual Holiday Train Show will be opening on Nov. 16 and runs through Jan. 20, 2025, at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. It’s been expanded, and a must see for the
Read MoreI and other residents of Carmel Water District No. 2 and the Hamlet of Carmel wish to thank Councilman Robert Kearns for his responsible and courageous action to temporarily suspend approval of more than $24 million in bond obligations for
Read MoreThe article “Carmel Amends Zoning to Ban Battery Storage Systems” on Oct. 24 features a town resident claiming the ban “protects every resident in this town.” However, this assertion stems from misconceptions about battery storage systems, a key component of
Read MoreLast week I was invited to observe a class at the Hand to Mouth program, in Mount Kisco, by a parent of a student there that I taught to swim. The program works with autistic young adults, learning to break
Read MoreIt is universally recognized that the decision to quit smoking and vaping is among the most significant, yet difficult, choices one can make for their health. This can be especially true for communities who are exposed to more tobacco imagery
Read MoreWe are sad to announce the passing of Cindy Hite, 67, who lost her battle with cancer and went peacefully to the Lord on Oct. 14. Cindy was born in White Plains to Henry Clifford Hite and Irene Hite (neé
Read MoreEleanor, known for her kind heart and unwavering love for her family, passed away on Oct. 5. She was 87. She was with her friends at the malt shop in Waltham, Mass. where she met her future husband, John (Dan)
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