Letters from our readers
Given what I’ve been hearing from our President, I have come to the opinion that your recent re-election is invalid, or, as Trump would say, “stolen.” As our President has so vigorously pointed out, over and over again, our elections
Read MoreNow is the time to dismantle systems of criminalization and incarceration which target Black and brown community members, criminalize poverty and separate people from their families. Almost two dozen groups throughout the Hudson Valley have joined together to form the
Read MoreThe Carmel Board of Education, in its annual budget presentation to voters, promised a tax increase in Fiscal Year 2020-21 of 2.6 percent. My new school tax bill shows that their claim was dishonest because the actual increase is 46
Read MoreThe Somers Town Board proves more and more that they are interested in taking away the quaint feeling of our town. They pushed for development along Route 6 and now on Route 100. During a Town Board meeting, Supervisor Morrissey mentioned
Read MoreSome attention is being paid to COVID-19 in the schools, but not enough attention is being paid to the actual feelings and treatment of people working in the schools and the effect it is having on them, their families and
Read MoreIn 2005, attempting to eradicate flagrant racism toward American Indians, the American Psychological Association (APA) wrote a resolution calling for the retirement of American Indian “mascots, symbols, images and personalities” in all academic institutions. This resolution was consistent with the growing
Read MoreThe Yorktown Coalition on Community Safety and Engagement was created as required by New York Executive Order 203. After watching the Nov. 24 coalition meeting, I feel compelled to speak up. There seemed to be some question about what was intended
Read MoreThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff approval of the sale of Indian Point to Holtec should be welcome news to everyone who cares about our environment and economy in the Hudson Valley. Indian Point’s 24/7 carbon-free baseload power, and the millions in
Read MoreThis past fall the Town of Yorktown has engaged in a meaningful conversation about the state of the Yorktown Police Department. Multiple presentations have been made which have provided clarity on current policing policies as well as meaningful data on the
Read MoreIn recent years The Examiner has published a number of letters and articles about the condition of NYS owned roads located within the Town of Greenburgh. Many residents complained about potholes, craters – – unsafe conditions on state roads. And, in 2018,
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