On The Street

By Michael Gold Bill Gerosa may not have achieved a zero-carbon emitting household yet, but he’s trying hard to get there. Gerosa has installed both a geothermal system to heat and cool his house and 55 solar panels on the

By Michael Gold Middle school these days can be a minefield, with bullying, insults and fielding false accusations on social media and texting, even physical fights. Plus, the COVID pandemic hit just as the kids were working on social relationships and

By Michael Gold My mother lived by values that are often considered unfashionable these days, as we suffer the daily bombardments of slick models, actors and pop stars who constantly post pictures of themselves sunning on yachts or pitching their

By Michael Gold Lake Carmel, Palmer Lake and other lakes in Putnam County are at risk from harmful algal blooms (HABS), a result at least in part from increased phosphorus and nitrogen loads leaking into these water bodies. “Algae blooms

By Michael Gold Former U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones may not serve in Congress any longer but he is still working to help all citizens be able to vote and enjoy equal rights. (Jones is expected to announced his 2024 candidacy

By Michael Gold For Pleasantville drivers weary of worn, stressed and cracked roads, help is on the way. The Pleasantville Department of Public Works (DPW) has just signed a contract to mill and repave more than a half-dozen roads in

By Michael Gold The trees are alive with the sound of birds. We heard a bird make a kind of “meow.” (It’s called a cat bird, no surprise why.) The yellow warbler just flew in from the Caribbean and immediately

By Michael Gold The North Korean Army was firing shells at Don Rosaforte’s artillery unit, a barrage that could last minutes or hours. “We pull into a position, the shells are bouncing all around you,” Don told me. “Here comes

By Michael Gold Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and former congressman Mondaire Jones all sounded critical warnings that our democracy is still at risk. It was the underlying theme of the Mount Pleasant Democratic Committee