By Brian McGowan In Irish lore and legend there is a strong belief in mystical powers bestowed upon some by virtue of their order of birth. Most prevalent of these is a role that blesses certain males who just happen
Read MoreBy Michael Gold John Fratangelo suffered two grievous blows during his Army service in Vietnam in 1967. His cousin Tony was killed in combat. A few months later John was shot in the leg and four members of his squad
Read MoreBy Julie Woodward Navigating the American healthcare system is very, very difficult, especially when you don’t have employer coverage or public assistance. I’ve listened to the frustration of so many new retirees at my workshops they they’re confronted with a massive
Read MoreOn Thursday, May 16, Saverio Del Rosso passed away peacefully surrounded by some of his immediate family. He was 91. Saverio was born in Molfetta, Puglia Italy, to Gaetano and Angelina sometime in late May 1932, but his birth was
Read MoreIn loving memory of Yorktown resident Mary Lou Roth, born on Feb. 21, 1937, who has left a profound impact on all who knew her. She is reunited with her late husband, Richard, and her son, Douglas. Mary Lou was
Read MoreBy Morris Gut It’s that time of year again where soft-shell crabs are in season. Now through September, there are plenty of choices to find this seafood delicacy somewhere close to home. ANS Seafood Market, 2 William St., Elmsford and
Read MoreI am one of independent mind and do not live in the 16th Congressional District. So, you ask why am I writing? George Latimer is a most worthy congressional candidate who grew up and attended public school in Mount Vernon. He has devoted 30-plus
Read MoreIn response to Sarah Kaplan’s letter to the editor in the May 7-13 edition (“Lawler’s Advocacy for Minimal Gun Regulations Isn’t Strong Enough”), why do you believe that additional licensing will reduce violent gun crime? In many states you need
Read MoreIn a letter titled “There Are Many Problems That Still Must Be Resolved With EVs,” (May 7-13 issue), the letter writer quoted a newspaper article without identifying the paper. An internet search revealed that the rather bizarre quote that EVs
Read MoreRecently, Columbia University canceled its commencement ceremony, denying thousands of young people and their families an opportunity to celebrate an amazing accomplishment; for many (or even most) families, one that came at tremendous economic and psychological cost. This, just days after USC
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