Commentary on local issues from guest contributors.
By John F. McMullen President Donald Trump recently signed an Executive Order removing items from the Smithsonian and other national museums that he considers un-American. This follows a series of eyebrow-raising moves, from floating the idea of buying Greenland to
Read MoreBy Rabbi Yehuda Heber, Chabad of Yorktown The eight day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan. This year, those dates coincide with April 12
Read MoreBy Alan Feller, Esq. Sometimes change comes marching down Main Street with a brass band, jugglers and a costumed mouse. Other times, change clings to the bottom of your sneakers and goes unnoticed for a long time. Right now, both
Read MoreBy Michal Kirschtel, MScPT As a physical therapist at ProClinix in Ardsley, I specialize in treating dancers, and I’ve seen firsthand the impact that injuries can have on their performance and long-term health. With a background as a dancer myself,
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy Mike Gold I knew Elon Musk had long arms, but I never realized they could reach from Washington D.C. to Pleasantville. And, everywhere else in America. The guy’s a mutant octopus, with millions of arms. He’s got his fingers
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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
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