By Barbara Kay As spring approaches, so does the release of James Zimmerman’s third collection of poems, “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch Dōgen.” Zimmerman, a Pleasantville resident and psychologist with a private practice, has written poetry since childhood. Originally
Read MoreBy George F. Calvi As a voter I am supposed to be thrilled at the recent news that the state legislature has finally decided on new voting district lines. Frankly, my feelings are one of disgust. The census was in
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera When I first moved to New York way back in the dark ages, I lived in a five-story walk-up called a cold-water flat that would be illegal today. And much of the furniture I gathered was from
Read MoreAs objective and independent newswriters and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of Westchester and Putnam counties. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning elected officials, uplifting the stories of
Read MoreThe opinion piece “Student Organizers Should Be Commended for Chappaqua Peace Rally” (February 20-26) suggests that “critics of the rally would do well to examine the facts.” They should be examined for a complete lack of historical understanding and a
Read MoreRegarding last week’s three letters regarding Gaza, on this subject, I believe we are all served well by our points of view that are founded in history and observable fact. And I think it does us little good to assault our
Read MoreIn their letter praising a “peace rally” in Chappaqua to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza (February 20-26), Messrs. Grant and Soloway assert that everyone has a First Amendment right to protest peacefully. I agree. That said, what they leave out
Read MoreThe letter to the editor in the Feb. 13-19 issue from Maryam Fatouh (“New Castle Officials Must Show Greater Empathy After March for Peace”) suggests that town officials, and indeed all residents, should be more empathetic to the residents of
Read MoreI get tired of the constant fear tactics we hear in politics. “Republicans are cutting your Social Security!” is a worn-out trope that has little basis in reality. Our elected Republicans know any attempt to shortchange us is a non-starter.
Read MoreMike Lawler has been a failure in representing the interests of Congressional District 17. This is especially apparent in the realm of healthcare. Unlike Mondaire Jones, his predecessor who is running again for the seat and is a strong proponent
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