It gives me no pleasure to find it necessary to write this letter. At the Oct. 1, 2024, Yorktown Town Board meeting when I tried to speak during Courtesy of the Floor, the supervisor angrily shut me down, at the
Read MoreRepublican challenger Gina Arena is again running against incumbent Democratic Sen. Peter Harckham in the 40th State Senate District. Ms. Arena claims on her website that she is “pro-choice.” However, the organization Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion (WCLA) – Choice Matters
Read MoreThis November, vote Yes on Proposal 1, the New York State Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), to protect our rights and reproductive freedoms, including abortion. Voting Yes will guarantee our reproductive rights in the state constitution so that they can’t be
Read MoreBy Tony Pinciaro PUTNAM VALLEY was facing a difficult situation going into the 2024 varsity field hockey season. The 2022 and 2023 Section 1 Class C finalists witnessed the graduation of 11 seniors last June, leaving Julia Toth and her
Read MoreBy Chris Marshall Atlas Peak Physical Therapy, a new clinic in Pleasantville, opened its doors in August to help residents struggling with pain, weakness or post-surgery recovery. Clinic co-founder Dr. Niko Athanasatos has treated sports injuries, cancer patients and everyday
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan This Friday, Oct. 18 marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of eminent Irish-American scholar and prolific author Thomas Cahill. When Cahill, a Bronx native, died, he left behind an impressive body of work, including his most
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 MoreDemocratic candidate Mondaire Jones is clearly the best candidate to represent the 17th Congressional District. Republican Mike Lawler’s stance on abortion may not be as extreme as that of the most radical Republicans, but he supported the repeal of Roe v.
Read MoreWe strongly condemn the antisemitic language used by Republican Assembly candidate Michael Capalbo at the League of Women Voters forum on Monday, Oct. 7. Shortly after claiming to stand with Jewish people on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Capalbo
Read MoreIn the midst of a challenging national election, we must not neglect the local leaders who are fighting for real change in our communities. As a teacher, I am voting for state Sen. Peter Harckham. He has been serving Westchester
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