I am very concerned with some tactics, such as fear mongering, misinformation, not-so hidden racism and anti-volunteerism that are present in this year’s local and national ultraconservative political campaigns. While the Trump presidential campaign is the main offender, candidates for
Read MoreIt has become increasingly rare for voters in New York to have a say in a political race with national implications. For voters in the 17th Congressional District, that opportunity has arrived, as the intense campaign between Republican incumbent Congressman
Read MoreAs we approach this pivotal election, it’s crucial to consider the leadership qualities America needs – wisdom, compassion and integrity. In an era when many across the political spectrum dismiss newspaper endorsements of national candidates as irrelevant or out of
Read MoreFor the second consecutive year, the Village of Mount Kisco has a contested election. This is good news for voters, who over the past 15 years have often had virtually no choice in their local elected officials. Longtime Democratic incumbent
Read MoreIt’s encouraging that nearly all the state legislature races provide voters with a choice this Election Day. The only district where there is an uncontested race is in the 93rd Assembly District where Assemblyman Chris Burdick has no competition this
Read MoreCounty Police/Mount Kisco Oct. 20: A 27-year-old Ossining man was charged with aggravated DWI at 2:17 a.m. after an officer on patrol observed his vehicle at a standstill and impeding traffic on Main Street near North Moger Avenue. The man
Read MoreAnnabelle Addonizio, lovingly known as Bella, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17 in Pleasantville at the age of 94 with her devoted family by her side. Born on June 4, 1930, in the Bronx, Annabelle was the eldest of eight
Read MoreBy Kylie Bursch Across the country, people flock to states for forbidden activities, materials and procedures. For some it’s casinos, others marijuana, but for New York State, it’s abortion. New York asserts its support of abortion anywhere it can. This
Read MoreJohn J. Broderick, 89, of Thornwood, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Oct. 19. He was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Yonkers to George and Margaret (Sullivan) Broderick. He graduated from Iona University and earned
Read MoreMario Gargano, formally of Hawthorne, passed away on Oct. 15 at the age of 93. Born and raised in the Bronx, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. After the war, he worked at Consolidated Edison
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