By Brian McGowan June is a month that most often brings up tales of James Joyce and his master work, “Ulysses,” or treatment of ancient Celtic festivals, such as Mid-Summer Eve. Been there in these pages; done that! This month
Read MoreDorothy Valentine Gates, a resilient spirit from Thornwood and Pleasantville, peacefully passed away at her home on June 6. She was 93 years old. Born on Dec. 6, 1930, to Peter Valentine and Helen Speiss in North Castle, Dorothy’s early
Read MoreYolanda Rivellino, of Thornwood, Pleasantville and most recently of Teaneck N.J., died on June 9. She was 107 years old. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Rivellino, who died in 2008; mother of Steven, Dennis and Ernest Rivellino Jr.; grandmother
Read MoreArthur Zuch, of Purchase, passed away June 1 at age 94. He was born Dec. 23, 1929, to Herman and Malvina Zuch. Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army during the era of the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate
Read MoreHartsdale’s Arthur James Taylor, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and jokester, departed this life on Saturday, May 25 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx at the age of 95. Arthur was born on June 22, 1928, to Mabel Maud
Read MoreLast fall, I submitted a letter making the point that regardless of Congressman Mike Lawler’s personal opinions, structurally, his mere presence in Congress empowers people like Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene by giving Republicans a majority. In response to
Read MoreI agree with the public statement released by my representative, Mike Lawler, on the cynical pause/delay considered by Gov. Hochul on the New York City congestion pricing plan. Obviously, Gov. Hochul is considering pausing or delaying the implementation of the
Read MoreYorktown Democrats deserve full and effective representation within the New York State Democratic Committee (NYSDC). Our current member has unfortunately missed nearly every meeting during his tenure, leaving our community’s voice unheard. It’s therefore imperative that we elect someone who
Read MoreFor the past several years the Town of Yorktown has been a one-party government. On key issues such as ethics reform, land development, solar arrays, tree preservation and others, there has been little difference of opinion at the Town Board
Read MoreWhen you invent a new system, do not establish it before you work in all the safety procedures. This has been my credo ever since the tech age began. Unfortunately, our tech gurus are so anxious to get it going
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