Commentary on local issues from guest contributors.
By Donald B. Smith In recent days, there has been substantial media attention focused on the issue whether the names and addresses of all pistol permit holders in Putnam County must be released to a newspaper, which has indicated its
Read MoreBy Morris Gut — The consensus among restaurants: 2012 had its highs and lows and now that the Holidays are over reality sets in. I know, the bills are arriving from your holiday shopping spree, but it is really a
Read MoreLast Friday the 10 of us – a bi-partisan majority of the Board of Legislators joined by County Executive Rob Astorino – came together to approve a $1.7 billion budget for 2013 that we all firmly believe promotes and protects
Read MoreAs District Attorney and chief law enforcement officer in Westchester County, I am once again reminding drivers about the unlawful and deadly serious consequences of driving while intoxicated or impaired. As the holidays approach, there will be additional DWI enforcement
Read MoreBy Dr. Marsha Gordon President/CEO, The Business Council of Westchester The Business Council of Westchester, the county’s largest business and professional organization, has launched a concerted effort to move Westchester’s economy in a positive direction with the formation of the
Read MoreIf I am elected to the Westchester County Legislature, you won’t have to buy me pizza or a trip to Reno to stay in the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. According to recent reports of county expenditures, county legislators ate
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