Opinion - Halston Media Group

Increasingly, Westchester County feels like New York City’s sixth borough. During COVID, there was a mini-exodus from the city to Westchester, which drove up real estate prices and the overall cost of housing. The county is also experiencing a... more

7/2/25

Bonus or loophole?

In my previous column, I discussed how the Overlay Law gives a developer a significant density bonus, a.k.a. more units or building square footage, in exchange for constructing or paying for a town infrastructure improvement, like the Navajo... more

7/2/25

Raising a glass to Ridgefield

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." - John Burroughs (American Naturalist)Nature and beer have long made for a perfect pairing. It’s no surprise that … more

John Bart (a.k.a. The Katonah Beer Man) | 6/28/25

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

We shouldn’t ban AI from classrooms

I didn’t set out to write this column. In fact, it was ChatGPT’s idea. What began as a casual inquiry—I had asked it for thoughts on a provocative article I’d just read—quickly became a … more

Brett Freeman | 6/21/25

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

Slater, Harckham announce portion of state highway system to be named in honor of Jake Arcara

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and New York State Sen. Peter Harckham announced today that a portion of the state highway system in Yorktown will be renamed in honor of Jake … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/20/25

Slater bill to extend Putnam sales tax and share revenue with local governments passes Assembly

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) today announced the passage of legislation he sponsored to extend Putnam County’s 1 percent sales tax increase for an additional two years, while also … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/19/25

Slater, Harckham bill to honor hero NYPD Lieutenant John F. McArdle passes state Legislature

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and State Sen. Peter Harckham announced that their legislation dedicating a portion of State Route 301 in the Town of Carmel to the late John F. McArdle has … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/18/25

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

Slater, Harckham honor Westchester’s Purple Heart veterans with highway dedication

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and State Sen. Peter Harckham today announced the passage of legislation in the New York State Assembly and Senate to designate a portion of State Route 35 in … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 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

The last picture show

“Every time I go to a movie, it’s magic, no matter what the movie’s about.”-Steven Spielberg On May 27, Carmel Cinema on Route 52 in Carmel Hamlet closed its doors and faded to black for … more

Bob Dumas | 6/9/25

Assemblyman Slater hits the field for bipartisan charity softball game benefitting local food pantries

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined colleagues from the Assembly Minority and Majority conferences last week for the second annual New York State Assembly charity softball game, bringing … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/7/25

Paradise found

When you step out of the airport into a Caribbean country, it looks like the scene when "The Wizard of Oz" turns from black and white to color, hopefully after an easier landing than Dorothy's.The … more

Rick Melén | 6/7/25

Slater, Putnam CAP wrap up successful feminine hygiene drive

PUTNAM COUNTY, N/Y/ - Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) and the Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) have officially concluded their third annual feminine hygiene drive, once again rallying … more

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Slater, Harckham: Second half of Route 52 paving set to commence

In July 2023, Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced the long-awaited resurfacing of State Route 52, made possible by $3.6 million in state funding secured through the partnership of state … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/5/25

When ideology trumps safety

Earlier this year, I wrote about the need to correct certain flaws in Westchester County’s Immigrant Protection Act.While I’m not holding my breath for those fixes, I was surprised to learn that … more

Don Scott | 6/4/25

Assemblyman Slater celebrates Boyd Artesian Well Company’s inclusion on the Historic Business Preservation Registry

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to the Boyd Artesian Well Company Inc. on May 30, celebrating its induction into the New York State Historic … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 6/4/25