Commentary on local issues from guest contributors.
By James A. Shifren Mondaire Jones is the candidate in the 17th Congressional District race who can provide tax relief to New Yorkers and help bring back the SALT deduction. When he was in Congress, Mondaire Jones sponsored an effort
Read MoreBy Katherin M. Crossling I am writing to you as an Ossining resident, neighbor and homeowner since 2008, and a mom of three children who all attend Ossining schools. I wanted to share my thoughts with you about the upcoming
Read MoreBy Gina Arena Two years ago, I ran for state Senate. As an every-day mom who had never been in public office, I was naive about the process. A few weeks before Election Day, the attack ads began – more
Read MoreBy Marie Boster It’s back-to-school season, a time when families are rushing to buy school supplies, organize schedules and settle into new routines. Westchester County is known for its great schools and family-friendly environment, which is why my family –
Read MoreBy Marcel Gemme September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this month, prevention organizations, survivors, mental health advocates and community members unite to promote suicide prevention and awareness. One important aspect of suicide prevention is recognizing the connection between substance
Read MoreBy Richard Mendelson In most of the nation, all you need to do is to step outside to feel one of New York’s deadliest hazards: extreme heat. So far in 2024, the dangers of heat illness have killed 34 workers
Read MoreBy Michael Leach International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31, is the most extensive annual campaign to end overdose. The campaign raises awareness of overdose, which has impacted every community. Too many families have lost loved ones, but this campaign and
Read MoreBy Gina Arena Suburban communities have been under assault by New York State and the federal government for several years now, and some of our Democratic legislators have outright embraced the effort. From 2008 to 2017, the U.S. Department of
Read MoreBy Mary K. Spengler Many Westchester residents struggle to find a balance between work and home responsibilities. Those who fall in the “sandwich generation,” typically qualified as those in their 30s or 40s, can find themselves with the unique role
Read MoreBy Keith Olson Over the last few years our nation has seen a dramatic spike in crime, particularly in many of our larger cities. Impressively, Westchester County has been an exception to this crime wave. For those of us who
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