Handicapping the Oscars
By Rick M. Pezzullo Another year is in the books and the Oscars are once again approaching. Here is a quick review of the 10 nominees for Best Picture and what you can expect at the 96th Academy Awards on
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New Yoga Therapy Office Opens in Yorktown
By Susan R. Eisenstein Marta Shedletsky is always looking for opportunities to help her clients. Born in Poland, the Yorktown resident was already the founder of Mushika Wellness Solutions in Yorktown. On Feb. 21, she has officially added her new
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P’ville Poet’s Latest Collection Has Zen Patriarch Taking on 21st Century
By Barbara Kay As spring approaches, so does the release of James Zimmerman’s third collection of poems, “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch Dōgen.” Zimmerman, a Pleasantville resident and psychologist with a private practice, has written poetry since childhood. Originally
Read MoreRecent Congressional Redistricting Saga Was Government at it Worst
By George F. Calvi As a voter I am supposed to be thrilled at the recent news that the state legislature has finally decided on new voting district lines. Frankly, my feelings are one of disgust. The census was in
Read MoreImagine a Future Without Local News: Why Local Journalism Sustainability Act is a Must
As objective and independent newswriters and editors, we have an imperative to cover the issues most important to the people of Westchester and Putnam counties. Every day, our team is on the ground questioning elected officials, uplifting the stories of
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Comfortable vs. Fancy-Schmancy Furniture Styles – or Both!
By Bill Primavera When I first moved to New York way back in the dark ages, I lived in a five-story walk-up called a cold-water flat that would be illegal today. And much of the furniture I gathered was from
Read MoreLetter’s Absence of Criticism of Hamas’ Role in October 7 Attacks is Striking
In their letter praising a “peace rally” in Chappaqua to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza (February 20-26), Messrs. Grant and Soloway assert that everyone has a First Amendment right to protest peacefully. I agree. That said, what they leave out
Read MoreRational Debate is Needed When Discussing Middle East Crisis
Regarding last week’s three letters regarding Gaza, on this subject, I believe we are all served well by our points of view that are founded in history and observable fact. And I think it does us little good to assault our
Read MorePeace Rally Organizers Appear to Have Little Understanding of Genocide
The opinion piece “Student Organizers Should Be Commended for Chappaqua Peace Rally” (February 20-26) suggests that “critics of the rally would do well to examine the facts.” They should be examined for a complete lack of historical understanding and a
Read MoreResidents of Gaza Are Paying Hefty Price for Support of Hamas
The letter to the editor in the Feb. 13-19 issue from Maryam Fatouh (“New Castle Officials Must Show Greater Empathy After March for Peace”) suggests that town officials, and indeed all residents, should be more empathetic to the residents of
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