Guest Columns

By Jared R. Francis Congressman Mike Lawler has some big decisions to make in the next few months.  In addition to mulling a potential gubernatorial run, Rep. Lawler will play a key role in negotiations over the upcoming budget and

By Lauryn Green   My former classmate Emma Ralls, a 2023 High Point University journalism graduate, is an up-and-coming journalist from Cortlandt Manor and a 2019 Yorktown High School alum. After completing her undergraduate studies, Ralls became a general assignment reporter

By Erin Lee Crowley, Bill Gouldman, Nancy Montgomery and Laura Russo In an era when trust in government feels more fragile than ever, we, four members of the Putnam County Legislature – three Republicans and one Democrat – stand united to

By Susan Siegel With so much unfinished business from 2024, plus a likely host of still unknown issues that will surface, why are some Town Board members so reluctant to return to having four meetings a month. Two “regular” meetings

By Andrea Cimino As a society, we often emphasize the importance of mental health for young people, yet for many families, accessing quality care remains an uphill battle. It’s time that we bring action to the words we say. At JCCA’s Westchester

By Patty Villanova Many thanks to The Examiner for being the only local media to cover the ongoing story that has turned out to be the biggest scandal in the history of Putnam Valley – at least in my lifetime.

By Sergio Esposito Last week’s guest column, “Yorktown Chamber of Commerce: A Story of Transformation and Growth,” is a misguided attempt to explain why the current chamber leadership decided to merge with the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber, a merger that

By 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

When 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.