A much-loved former Cubmaster whose spirited personality, flair for organization, and talent for recruiting and motivating volunteers were keys to maintaining regular scouting activities during the Covid pandemic, as other packs were scaling down...
There wasn’t an empty seat in Town Hall on Tuesday as residents packed the board room — with many standing along the walls — to weigh in on a proposal to add a parcel of land to the Lake Osceola Planned Design District Overlay Zone. The amendment would update the town’s zoning map by including the 49.6-acre property at 3000 Navajo St.
A social media exchange between Assemblyman Matt Slater and fellow Yorktown High School graduate Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez put the town in the spotlight after the New York Post and MAGA influencer Benny Johnson took notice. After AOC...
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
"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 …
I miss my garden. I miss the whole year-round process of planning the new crops of vegetables and types of flowers to grow, buying seeds and plants, lugging giant bags of potting soil, mulch and peat …
Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself.As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, many eagerly anticipate the gardening season. Preparing for gardening involves more than just selecting …
