Letters to the Editor - Halston Media Group

This Independence Day, let’s celebrate America - and salute the real 1%

Dear Editor, As we celebrate the birth of our great nation this July 4th, the North Salem Republican Town Committee would like to take a moment to honor a group of Americans who too often go … more

North Salem Republican Town Committee | 6/28/25

Say 'no' to Navajo

Dear Editor,The Town Board is holding a Public Hearing regarding the Navajo project. It will be held on Tuesday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 363 Underhill Ave.The property near Whispering … more

Jo-Ann and Brian Sillik | 6/20/25

Somers School District’s new bond and budget

Dear Editor,The recent approval by Somers School District voters of a $63.9 million bond for critical infrastructure upgrades, along with a $113.5 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal … more

John Mooren | 6/20/25

This is not what democracy should look like

Dear Editor,Five months into the Golden Age, I finally had my chance to attend a local live town hall with Congressman Mike Lawler on Sunday night. If this is what our democracy now looks like, … more

Steve Budd | 6/13/25

Thank you to the Town of Yorktown community From YVAC

Dear Editor, We would like to express our thanks to the Town of Yorktown community for their generosity in support of our organization.The financial support we receive from the residents, … more

Tina Harbach | 6/9/25

Bedford needs leaders, not a promoter

Dear Editor,The Bedford Promoter - like too many Bedford Hills businesses during her tenure - has officially left town.Her departure marks yet another misstep by the Town Board, leaving residents … more

Mike Palladino | 5/17/25

Diverse backgrounds and shared values unite Massafra, Iacono and Potter

Dear Editor,As dedicated community minded members, we are writing to announce our joint candidacy: Lucy Massafra, Nicole Iacono and Kyle Potter for the Mahopac School District Board of Trustees. With … more

Lucy Massafra, Nicole Iacono and Kyle Potter | 5/17/25

The Culture War in Somers: Education, ideology and the battle for accountability

Dear Editor, In our quiet town of Somers, a culture war has been brewing under the surface for years, and the heart of the battle is education. What started as a community’s effort to question … more

Tina Berisha Palushaj | 5/17/25

A future parent’s plea: Keep politics out of Somers schools

Dear Editor,My wife and I recently moved to Somers. Somers seemed like the place where we could get involved in a community and raise a family—and like so many others who choose to make Somers … more

Robert O'Connell | 5/17/25

A tactical slate is deceptive and doesn’t serve our kids

Dear Editor,With the important Bedford Central School District Board of Education vote coming up on Tuesday, May 20th, I write with a word of caution to my fellow voters to be careful of contrived … more

Andrew Weir | 5/17/25

We need oversight, not cheerleaders for a superintendent

Dear Editor,A Board of Education isn’t meant to be an echo chamber for any ideology - liberal or conservative. Trustees who serve should come with questions and challenges for the administration … more

Richard Mancini Jr. | 5/17/25

It's about the kids, not politics.

Dear Editor,It's about the kids, not politics.It's disappointing to see overtly partisan political forces trying to influence our community into thinking school board elections are about which … more

Jeremy Newman | 5/2/25

Defunding Medicare, Medicaid

Dear Editor,As we move closer to passing an upcoming Republican-led budget bill in Congress where talks of cutting Medicaid have been floated, I wanted to share a personal story, one that could … more

Arianne Damrow | 4/26/25

SCSD BOE: thanks for a great year for kids & community

Dear Editor,By all measures, it’s been a successful year for the Somers Central School District’s Board of Education. Given its responsibility to ensure good stewardship of district … more

Elana Sofko | 4/18/25

Thanks for supporting The Freight House for 15 years

Dear Editor,If members of the community haven't heard already, due to a large increase in my rent, I am officially closing the doors to The Freight House Café on April 23, after 15 glorious … more

Donna Massaro | 4/11/25

Zero tolerance for bullying in Somers schools

Dear Editor,As a 20-year professional educator and now as a candidate for the Somers Board of Education, I’ve been deeply concerned by the recent discussions surrounding bullying within our school … more

Michael Ritacco | 3/29/25

Cuts to federal Department of Education could be devastating to special education

Dear Editor,When I campaigned for a seat on the Lakeland Central School District school board three years ago, special needs programs were central to community discussions.Parents, teachers and … more

Joe Ascanio | 3/29/25

Rep. Mike Lawler's Remarks at the Westchester County Board of Legislators meeting

Dear Editor,Congressman Mike Lawler made news last month when he insulted Westchester County Board of Legislators Vice Chair Jose Alvarado during a discussion about immigration enforcement practices … more

Celeste Theis | 3/7/25

The invisible threat on our roads

Dear Editor,It was a foggy night on the outskirts of Somers when disaster struck. A sleek black sedan lay crumpled against the guardrail, its rear end barely visible in the dim light. Behind it, a … more

John Mooren | 3/7/25

Student safety in jeopardy

Dear Editor,I have been actively advocating for student safety at our monthly school board meetings, particularly after a bullying incident involving my kindergarten son on the school bus. In … more

Craig Carroll | 2/25/25