Commentary on local issues from guest contributors.
By Lisa DeRosa It is evident to anyone observing that the suburbs around New York City are in urgent need of more affordable housing. The scarcity of housing leads to families being separated, escalates rental prices and undermines the strength
Read MoreBy Jeff Howe The Pleasantville Board of Education has put forth a massive $15 million spending proposal for a vote on Dec. 17, the week before holidays. Much of the community knows little to nothing about it. Roughly $3.5 million is deemed
Read MoreBy Louise T. Gantress Holiday season is upon us and ads to adopt a pet are stirring with visions of cuddly pups emerging from a box under the tree, to the delight of children. Puppies look sweet and there are
Read MoreBy Nickolaus Hayes The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s have been celebrated, most people seize the opportunity to unwind, indulge and participate in holiday cheer, especially
Read MoreWhy Pleasantville School District Has Scheduled a Capital Projects Bond By Erin Ballard On Dec. 17, the community will have the opportunity to vote on Pleasantville Forward, a capital project for students, for safety and for the future of Pleasantville.
Read MoreBy Victoria Gearity The path to success for Democrats must be led by an army of disinformation disruptors who infiltrate the Republican media bubble. Pete Buttegieg can be our general, and I propose Congressman-elect George Latimer to be team captain.
Read MoreBy Mary K. Spengler The holidays can be a difficult time for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Memories of good times at the holiday season can remind us of our loss. Watching others who are
Read MoreBy Geoffrey Thompson The recent passing of former White Plains Mayor Joe Delfino marks the end of an era. His recent death takes from all of us one of the most memorable individuals in Westchester County and, of course, most
Read MoreBy John Sarcone People say it every year: “This is the most important election in my lifetime.” We hear it from candidates and politicians; we hear it from television talking heads; we even hear it from friends and family. It’s
Read MoreBy Marie Boster No matter your political affiliation – or even if you’re one of the rapidly growing number of voters without one – the upcoming presidential election is nothing short of a pivotal moment that will define this country’s
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