Commentary on local issues from guest contributors.
Why Pleasantville School District Has Scheduled a Capital Projects Bond By Erin Ballard On Dec. 17, the community will have the opportunity to vote on Pleasantville Forward, a capital project for students, for safety and for the future of Pleasantville.
Read MoreBy Victoria Gearity The path to success for Democrats must be led by an army of disinformation disruptors who infiltrate the Republican media bubble. Pete Buttegieg can be our general, and I propose Congressman-elect George Latimer to be team captain.
Read MoreBy Mary K. Spengler The holidays can be a difficult time for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Memories of good times at the holiday season can remind us of our loss. Watching others who are
Read MoreBy Geoffrey Thompson The recent passing of former White Plains Mayor Joe Delfino marks the end of an era. His recent death takes from all of us one of the most memorable individuals in Westchester County and, of course, most
Read MoreBy John Sarcone People say it every year: “This is the most important election in my lifetime.” We hear it from candidates and politicians; we hear it from television talking heads; we even hear it from friends and family. It’s
Read MoreBy Marie Boster No matter your political affiliation – or even if you’re one of the rapidly growing number of voters without one – the upcoming presidential election is nothing short of a pivotal moment that will define this country’s
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 MoreBy Anthony Arrien, Gina Sanshirico and Eileen McDermott All around Putnam County and beyond, signs reading “Save Girls Sports” have appeared. Those who research the issue will find that it has to do with a broad campaign pushed by groups
Read MoreBy Reginald J. Johnson I want to take this opportunity to thank the mayor, Common Council and the residents of the City of Peekskill for the privilege and honor to have served as judge of the Peekskill City Court for
Read MoreBy Carl H. Tegtmeier Yorktown is currently in violation of state Public Health Law 1100a on fluoridation for the discontinuance of Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) and failing to adhere to the law’s requirements. The town, in order to discontinue CWF,
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