Letters from our readers
I attended the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival on Oct. 10, which is normally filled with family fun and good cheer for our local businesses and residents. However, this time I noticed a table that was different. It didn’t
Read MoreHere we are in October, cooler temperatures, changing leaves and campaign signs sprouting like flowers in yards and at intersections. There is little disagreement that the downtown Chappaqua hamlet is not doing well. Since I arrived in Chappaqua, I have
Read MoreOn Nov. 2, a very special person to me and our community is running for Yorktown Town Council. His name is Sergio Esposito. You may recognize the name. He is currently the president of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. In addition to
Read MoreIn the election for New Castle Town Board, the “Unite” New Castle slate is posting ads that explicitly tell voters to vote for a candidate – a candidate duly listed on the ballot – who doesn’t plan to serve. UNC
Read MoreThis year’s Putnam County Democratic candidates for political office offer voters an opportunity to expand honest, careful and forthright debate in our county. Re-electing seasoned professionals like Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, or thoughtful new comers like Zach Disador, who
Read MoreOn Oct. 10, we welcomed Jean Craighead George Park into the Town of New Castle Park family. We were joined by her children Craig, Luke and Twig George and many of her neighbors, friends and colleagues. Parks have a unique way
Read MoreErika Pierce should be our next county legislator for District 2. Retiring County Legislator Kitley Covill has served the district for two terms and her careful and smart leadership needs to be continued. Erika is the candidate to do just that.
Read MoreRama Iyengar’s letter to the editor (“Gilbert’s Record of Accomplishments Merits His Return in Yorktown,” Oct. 12-18) touting Ilan Gilbert’s “record” is an embarrassing attempt to mislead Yorktown voters. Here’s some of the things Yorktown voters should know about the
Read MoreI am a longtime apolitical Chappaqua resident, having moved here in 1995, and I am increasingly concerned about the politics apparently driving the discussion of the adoption of the Form-Based Code. Last week’s article, “New Castle, Chappaqua Schools at Odds
Read MoreOctober is National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, a time to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices many long-term care residents have made to better our community and to call attention to the rights of residents in nursing homes, assisted living,
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