Anne Byrne slipped peacefully away from this earthly realm early on the morning of Jan. 2. She had been admitted to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway the day before Christmas Eve for treatment of pneumonia. The care and
Read MoreTeresa (Terri) Maureen Berrisford, born July 16, 1955, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in the Bronx to Marjorie Teresa and Richard Walsh O’Keefe. Terri was a devoted mother, Mimi, sister,
Read MoreBy Michael Gold Did you ever want to go for a swim in the Hudson River on a sweltering hot summer day, surrounded by the green hills and mountains on shore? That kind of cool relief could become a reality
Read MoreMarilyn A. McEnery, of Pleasantville and previously from Yonkers, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on Mar. 29, 1941, to Bob and Mary Stroney. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and worked
Read MoreBy Karen Pressman and Jessica Mayes For those not familiar, Libs of TikTok is a national social media account that thrives on dangerous conspiracy theories and hate speech. Its founder is especially known for targeting educators, medical providers and the
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan Growing up in an Irish Catholic American family, there were several “pilgrimage” sites my parents took us to each year. One was an East 90s boarding house where my grandfather, Frank McGowan, first lived when he came
Read MoreBy Morris Gut The Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, begins on Saturday, Feb. 10. Celebrations last for about two weeks. Many Asian eateries will be marking the festivities with special dishes and menus. Be sure to
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera My wife Margaret thinks that I’m a nut (hopefully just sometimes) because of some of my interests, a few of which might seem macabre. For instance, I’ve always been fascinated by the story of Lizzie Borden who
Read MoreBy Tony Pinciaro The BREWSTER varsity girls’ basketball team is proving its fine play is a result of quality and not so much quantity. The Bears, with only nine players on the team, defeated Yorktown (55-45) and Sleepy Hollow (50-22),
Read MoreBy State Sen. Peter Harckham The State of New York is leading the clean energy revolution. The Empire State boasts the number one community solar market in the country, a market that ensures renters and low-income families that can’t install
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