Ann Baker
Ann Baker was born on Apr. 5, 1959, in North Tarrytown to Theresa Callaghan and James Duggan. She was a teacher at Our Lady of Sorrows in White Plains for 41 years. She passed away on Mar. 26 at 64
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Ernest Bates Jr.
Acclaimed neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and former Peekskill native Dr. Ernest A. Bates Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Napa, Calif. on Mar. 19. Bates was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Valhalla to Ernest A. Bates Sr. and Sally
Read MoreEugenia Gribb
Eugenia Gribb passed away in Briarcliff Manor on Mar. 26. She was celebrated by her friends and family for her kindness and guidance. Gribb was born Apr. 11, 1931, in New York City. She was educated at Hunter College. She
Read MoreWarren Schloat
Warren Schloat, a longtime Pleasantville resident and businessman, died on Sept. 12, 2023, in Avon, Conn. at the age of 83. He leaves three sons, David, Benjamin and Michael, and six grandchildren. Please join the family to celebrate Warren’s life on
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Color Trends of 2024: Why Are They Dark and Moody?
By Bill Primavera Color has always been of interest to me ever since the time I decided as a young child that I preferred Technicolor movies to black and white. And when my mother upgraded my 12-color watercolor paint set
Read MoreDemocrats Have Been Acting as the Real Authoritarians
A “Republican” letter writer from Peekskill wrote in the March 19-25 edition that anyone who supports Trump, including Congressman Mike Lawler, reeks of authoritarianism. The Democrats are about to unjustly seize Trump’s property. Tell me again, ma’am, which party is
Read MoreEstate Burdens: Navigating Difficult Situations with Grace and Assurance
By Alan D. Feller, Esq. Here is my well-worn phrase of the day: “It is not what you say, but how you say it.” Family conversations infused with humanity and understanding have a better chance of being valued than lectures.
Read MoreGreenburgh Democrats Join Other Committees in Supporting Latimer
As chair of the Greenburgh Democratic Committee, I want to report that our party’s Executive Committee voted in February to endorse George Latimer for Congress in the 16th Congressional District. George has served us well for decades in public office,
Read MoreMirchandani’s Agenda, Yorktown Board’s Woes Makes Choice Obvious
I am writing as a concerned Yorktown resident to urge Republicans to look beyond party affiliation when voting in our upcoming special election for town supervisor on Apr. 16 and consider voting for Jann Mirchandani. While you may agree with the national Republican Party
Read MoreA Change is Needed in Yorktown After Attempts to Weaken Ethics Law
Have you ever been to a public hearing where Town Board members were yelling, preventing a person from giving testimony? Where a flawed law, needing major revision, was proposed without the opportunity for public discussion at a prior work session? Welcome
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