In a previous column, I focused on the similarities in the life cycles of wine and chocolate, from raw ingredients to finished product. In the growing, harvesting and production of wine, I compared each step to similar steps in the
Read MoreAnna Ferri passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 26, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Yorktown Heights. She was 91 years old. Anna was born in Sora, Italy, to the late Antonio and Restituta. Shortly after World War
Read MoreBy Michael Gold A towering raccoon mascot, a race of kids dressed as Minion characters and a Captain America shield toss in the outfield combined with the Hudson Valley Renegades’ spirited game with the Hickory Crawdads at Dutchess Stadium on
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera While I no longer garden, thanks to the fantastic outdoor crew where I live, I reminisce each fall about my many autumns on a large property, preparing for winter weather. For me, autumn in the garden was
Read MoreThey say you can live for months with no food, but can you cannot survive a week without water. Water is the key to life. Nowhere is that truer than in Putnam County. Waterways are one-third of our county acreage.
Read MoreI have been following the progress of the Par 3 Golf Course (a Town Park) and continue to be dismayed at the lack of cooperation and progress by RC Recreation Development. It has been over eight years since this project
Read More“Bail Reforms are Threatening Your Safety” (August 23-29) screamed the headline of a recent column co-authored by Matt Slater, candidate for the 94th Assembly District. The column contends that reforms to New York’s bail laws have turned New York’s criminal
Read MoreA recent Examiner column called for rolling back New York’s bail reform law. Dead wrong on this issue, these individuals are shamefully stoking public fear with the false claim that reform is a “threat to your safety.” Research shows that pretrial
Read MoreBy Kathleen M. Valletta The recent opinion piece, “Suburbs Beware: NY’s Bail Reforms Are Threatening Your Safety,” (August 23-29) which was co-authored by Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater and former NYPD detective and Fox television regular Paul Giacomo, is just that,
Read More‘A great way to connect with yourself’ Good morning! Today is Monday, Sept. 5. You’re reading today’s edition of Examiner+, our bonus content newsletter for members. As an Examiner+ member, you are receiving this exclusive preview of a news story
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