David Parsons
David P. Parsons, a Peekskill resident, died Sept. 14. He was 68. He was born May 19, 1953, to Robert and Anne (Anderson) Parsons in Manhattan. He grew up in Peekskill and graduated from Peekskill High School in 1972. After
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Anthony Oliveri
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Anthony Oliveri announces his passing on Sept. 15 at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his wife and children at his side. Tony was born on Oct. 13, 1939,
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Division Over COVID-19 Vaccinations, Mask Mandates is a Tragedy
As we commemorated the 20th anniversary of the horrible 9/11 tragedy and its long-term impact on our nation and the world, I could not help but think about how our nation, left, right and center, came together to mourn those
Read MoreExcessive Development is Threatening to Ruin Nearly Everyone’s Quality of Life
I was so impressed with the letter from Josh Linnett you published in your September 7-13 issue (“Protection of Pocantico Lake is Urgent for Future Generations”) that it’s inspired me to tell you of my deep concerns about multiple development
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Stabbing Incident Puts Friday Night Lights on Hot Seat
If you haven’t noticed, there’s been a trickle-down effect to all the wicked divisiveness within our country these days. Even our kids are feeling it. Folks everywhere, it seems, are just hating on one another, and the in-fighting is out
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Blowouts Galore in Week 2: Carmel, Mahopac, Somers, Yorktown Cash In
By Ray Gallagher, Examiner Sports Editor @Directrays Week 2 on the Northern Westchester/Putnam side of Section 1 football witnessed a ton of gridiron blowouts, including Class A’s Somers over Brewster, 30-6; Mahopac 35-6 over Lourdes; Yorktown’s 41-0 win over Panas
Read MoreThe Puppy Diaries
Confessions of a new Westchester pet parent. On a Saturday in May, my husband and I moved into a dog-friendly apartment. On the following Wednesday, we filled out a few dog adoption applications. Then, on Friday, we went to our local humane
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Yorktown Adopts Increase in Veterans’ Property Exemption Benefit
The Yorktown Town Board recently approved an expanded property tax benefit for military veterans. The amendment to the local Alternative Veterans Exemption and Cold War Veterans Exemption affects the following maximum property exemptions: ∙ Non-Combat Veteran exemptions will increase from $1,204
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Bear Mountain Bridge to Implement Cashless Tolling
The New York State Bridge Authority has announced that cashless tolling will be implemented at the Bear Mountain Bridge in early October. Motorists will experience non-stop travel under gantries with state-of-the-art sensors and cameras that read E-ZPass tags and take
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Wallauer Celebrates 100 Years of Serving Westchester
Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties have remained colorful and vibrant over the last century, thanks in part to Wallauer Paint and Decorating Centers. Founded in 1921, the fourth-generation family-owned business specializing in paint, hardware and design, is celebrating its 100th
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