In the interest of comity, at the very least, Nancy Montgomery needs to be given committee assignments on the Putnam County Legislature. Chairman Paul Jonke did not see fit to grant Montgomery any assignments while every other legislator has been
Read MoreMany Medicare-eligible New York City retirees live in our community. We devoted years of service to the city working as EMTs, police, fire, sanitation, nurses and educators, often accepting smaller paychecks than what private sector jobs offer due to the promise of
Read MoreI am writing in support of the re-election of Trustee John Curzio to the Carmel Board of Education. John has been a longtime advocate for the taxpayers and students. Mr. Curzio fought to successfully repeal the unnecessary 2019 transportation bond
Read MoreHere’s a timely reflection on changes to the Somers Central School District since adding two members last year. Touting “Academics, not Activism,” they align well with the extremist group Moms for Liberty, known for turning schools into battlegrounds. It is
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera If asked which room of the house is most important, some people might say the kitchen (we’ve all got to eat), the bathroom (we all have to go) or the bedroom (for sleep, which is essential, or
Read MoreIt’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Roland A. White of Valhalla on Apr. 24. He was 87. Born Oct. 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Emma White and the youngest
Read MoreBy Tony Pinciaro It is difficult enough for a team to replace two outstanding graduate seniors. It’s even tougher when a team also has to welcome a new coach. HEN HUD faced these situations as Paige Johannsen and Lexi Schaffer
Read MoreExaminer Publisher Adam Stone won honors in six categories at last week’s New York Press Association (NYPA) Better Newspaper Contest, including first place for best Freedom of Information journalism project and third place in the Writer of the Year category.
Read MoreBy Michael Malone My experience with Cormac McCarthy’s novels has been mixed. As I’ve noted here before, I adored The Road, and could not imagine having enjoyed Blood Meridian less. And so I set out to read All the Pretty Horses, wondering which end
Read MoreBy Barbara Kay Due to miscalculations by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), the agency has had to delay sending students their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) packages until next month, well past most college’s decision dates. The
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