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Harckham Defeats Arena in 40th Senate District

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Democratic incumbent Pete Harckham has once again turned away the challenge from Republican Gina Arena in the 40th Senate District. Sen. Harckham received 84,789 votes … more

Halston Media Staff | 11/6/24

Schleimer and Luzio Elected to Mount Kisco Village Board

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Democratic candidates Karen Schleimer and Tom Luzio were decisively appointed to seats on the Mount Kisco Village Board on Tuesday.Schleimer was reelected after garnering 2,422 … more

Tom Walogorsky | 11/6/24

Lugo Wins Seat on Carmel Town Board

MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Local businessman Mike Lugo was elected to the Carmel Town Board on Tuesday and will begin serving the final year of former board member Stephen Baranowski's term in January. Lugo, a … more

Emile Menasché and Anne Menasché | 11/6/24

Congressman Mike Lawler Wins Second Term After Decisive Victory

NY Congressional District 17 – Congressman Mike Lawler declared victory on Tuesday night after defeating his opponent, Mondaire Jones, and securing a second two-year term in the United States House … more

Brett Freeman | 11/6/24

Republican Slater and Democrat Levenberg Reelected to NYS Assembly

YORKTOWN, N.Y.—Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater (AD-94) and Democrat Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg (AD-95) have been reelected to their respective districts in the New York State … more

Emile Menasché | 11/5/24

Local Patients Unexpectedly Hospitalized Are Able To Vote Absentee At Northern Westchester Hospital

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Imagine being hospitalized on Election Day and unable to make it to the polls. In New York State, no formal process exists for unexpectedly hospitalized patients to vote—until … more

Todd P. Dezen | 11/4/24

Northwell Health’s VoteNorth Program Brings Voting to Hospitalized Patients

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Imagine being hospitalized on Election Day and unable to make it to the polls. In New York State, no formal process exists for unexpectedly hospitalized patients to vote—until … more

Todd P. Dezen | 11/2/24

We Need Mike Capalbo In The Assembly

Dear Editor,Michael Capalbo is running as a common-sense candidate, advocating for responsible governance, fiscal discipline and policies that prioritize the well-being of our communities. His long … more

Barbara Halecki | 11/2/24

New York Will Remain A Pro-Choice State, So Prop 1 Is Unnecessary

Dear Editor,A vote of “No” on Proposition No. 1 in no way endangers access to abortion in New York state.The claim that Proposition 1 is necessary to assure continued access to abortion is pure … more

Nicholas Merriam | 11/2/24

Mike Lawler Versus Mondaire Jones On Immigration, Inflation & The Green New Deal

New York's 17th Congressional District – The race between Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democratic Mondaire Jones for New York’s 17th Congressional district has national implications as a … more

Emile Menasché | 11/2/24

Mount Kisco Village Board Election Preview

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - When Mount Kisco voters go to the polls on Nov. 5, they will be tasked with appointing two Village Trustees. Seeking the positions will be Democrats Tom Luzio and Karen … more

Carol Reif and Tom Walogorsky | 11/2/24

Mahopac HS Grad Mike Lugo Set to Join Town Board

MAHOPAC, Y.Y.—Local business owner Michael Lugo is running unopposed for the Carmel Town Board seat left vacant by Stephen Baranowski’s sudden resignation last December.Thirty-five-year-old Lugo, … more

Anne Menasché | 11/1/24

Lawler Demonstrates A Common-Sense Approach To Government

Dear Editor,It has been almost 20 years since I had the privilege to serve the Town of Carmel-Mahopac and the County of Putnam.My wife Terry and I still maintain a year-round residence in Mahopac and … more

Frank J. Del Campo | 11/1/24

Jones Supports Women’s Reproductive Rights

Dear Editor,Based on my research as a citizen who takes self-governing and my votes seriously, I am voting for Mondaire Jones. Here’s why:Former U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones is who has … more

Jeanne Nelson | 11/1/24

Harckham and Arena to Square Off in 40th Senate District

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - When voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, they will decide the race for a seat in the 40th Senate District, with Sen. Pete Harckham (D, WF) once again being challenged by … more

Carol Reif and Tom Walogorsky | 11/1/24

Seven Town Supervisors Endorse Slater For Assembly

Dear Editor,We write today to the residents of the 94th Assembly District asking you to reelect Assemblyman Matt Slater.We urge the residents of our district to support Assemblyman Slater in the … more

Seven Area Town Supervisors | 11/1/24

Prop 1 Could Be Called The ‘Parent Replacement Act’

Dear Editor,Many of my neighbors are unaware of the upcoming ballot amendment vote in New York this November, and that’s a serious concern. Prop 1 could be the most sweeping constitutional change … more

Elizabeth Almeyda | 11/1/24

Mike Lawler Versus Mondaire Jones On The Topics of Israel, Antisemitism & Ukraine

New York's 17th Congressional District – The race between Republican incumbent Mike Lawer and Democratic Mondaire Jones for New York’s 17th Congressional district has national implications as a … more

Emile Menasché | 11/1/24

Prop 1 Could Take Away Parental Rights

Dear Editor,In the Prop 1 amendment, also knows as the “Equal Rights” amendment, other new protected classes of people are: • Ethnicity and national origin. This could be interpreted as … more

Howard Hellwinkel | 10/31/24

Harckham Fights Our Climate Crisis

Dear Editor,Pete Harckham, as chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has been working to fight our climate crisis, perhaps the biggest threat to our future, and protect drinking … more

Jillian Annunziata Debold | 10/31/24