Letters

I attended the League of Women Voters’ mayoral primary candidate forum. The most salient question asked of the candidates deserves our thoughtful consideration: What qualifies you to be the mayor of Mount Kisco? Both candidates, each a lawyer, felt they

Many of us know people who, despite a physical or developmental disability, seek to live, travel and work in their community to the best of their abilities. For young adults, it is often through their parents’ tireless advocacy that they

The Examiner News published claims against me that were made by Town of Kent Supervisor Jaime McGlasson in a public statement. (“Kent Police Stop, Brief Detainment of Resident Causes Stir, May 9-15, The Putnam Examiner) Many of the statements are

My siblings and I have always been surrounded by local politics. When our mother, Pat Reilly, was mayor, we saw up close a barrage of misinformation launched into the community for other’s political gain. My mother, always took the high

Voters deserve to be provided with as much information as possible about candidates running for office asking for their votes. Recently, after George Santos was elected to Congress, the Westchester County Board of Legislators worked on legislation requiring candidates for office

As a resident of the Town of Mount Pleasant, one of the safest towns in Westchester, I am well aware of how important it is that our elected officials at the local, state and federal level stand with the brave

The recent declaration of a state of emergency in Putnam County by County Executive Kevin Byrne due to the migrant housing crisis in New York City is unacceptable. With this action the county executive is deliberately stoking racist fears based

I am reminded of the book, “The Political Brain,” when I think about the Democratic race for Mount Kisco mayor between Lisa Azbun and Tom Luzio. In a recent forum held in Mount Kisco, Lisa focused on the important issues and

In his tirade “Gun shop in Yorktown gives tools to demented individuals,” letter writer Steven Feinstein calls into question the practices for a legitimate business named American Arms, and I am glad that one of the owners, Mark Perillo, set

We respond to the ancient call to foster houses of worship that are “Houses of Prayer for All People.” As clergy in Croton-on-Hudson, this LGBTQ+ Pride Month we joyfully affirm that our congregations are committed to affirming and welcoming spirituality